Gracious Living at its best! Large home with more than ample space for living and entertaining. 2 Bedrooms on the main level with en suite baths, plus a hall half bath, formal dining room, wood-paneled office with bay window, large living room with fireplace (gas Logs included) and deck access, great kitchen with plenty of prep space, sunroom with deck access, family room, back foyer for family and friends’ entry with walk-in pantry, laundry room, and lower-level garage space. From the family room, there is an upstairs bedroom and bath. From the foyer, stairs lead up to a craft room (with walk-in attic access) and down to the basement, which has a full bath, a game room with terrace access, and tons of unfinished space for future development. The lower level also includes a workshop and the utility area for all HVAC components. One is availed a real plus living near a small town like Denton. Its residents are friendly, industrious, and civic-minded. It’s the center of several festivals during the year, with a quaint, centrally located city park. Four miles down the road is the well-known “Denton Farm Park,” home to the popular “Christmas Train,” musical events, and special-interest demonstrations. This property also offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a short drive to the Uwharrie National Forest, High Rock Land, Badin Lake, and Lake Tillery for year-round boating, fishing, kayaking, and Hiking. A beautiful, family-oriented park (Dan Nicholas) near historic Salisbury, NC, also offers fishing, hiking, waterfowl viewing, and more. More activities are found just 30 min. The NC Zoo in Asheboro is listed as one of the finest in the nation. Close to the zoo is Seagrove, NC, a major center for buying the finest grades of pottery from its highly skilled resident artisans. You'll have plenty to do and see from your central Location at 881 Handy Road. Plus MUCH MUCH More.
Gracious living at its best at 881 Handy Road. This spacious home is built for both daily living and entertaining, with 2 main-level bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, plus a half bath, formal dining room, wood-paneled office with bay window, and a large living room with gas-log fireplace and deck access. The kitchen offers generous prep space, along with a sunroom and family room. A back foyer includes a walk-in pantry, laundry, and garage access. Upstairs, a bedroom and bath sit above the family room, and a separate stair leads to a craft room and walk-in attic. The basement features a full bath, a game room with terrace access, a workshop, a utility area, and abundant unfinished space. Enjoy Denton's friendly, community-minded charm, festivals, and city park, plus Denton Farm Park, Uwharrie National Forest, nearby lakes, Dan Nicholas Park, the North Carolina Zoo, and Seagrove pottery, all just a short drive away. Plenty to enjoy from a convenient home base at 881 Handy Rd in Denton.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4403376
Jul 23, 2026
Relisted
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Jul 23, 2026
Pending
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Jul 13, 2026
Listed
$1,080,000
$155/sq ft
Triad MLS #801249
Jul 24, 2017
Sold
$510,000
$73/sq ft
Jul 1, 2017
Pending
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Jun 20, 2017
Contingent
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Jun 6, 2017
Relisted
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Jun 1, 2017
Pending
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Apr 25, 2017
Price Changed
$518,000
$74/sq ft
Aug 26, 2016
Price Changed
$550,000
$79/sq ft
Jul 13, 2016
Listed
$575,000
$83/sq ft
+25
The epitome of southern character & charm! Privacy & peace await you here! Welcome to the Peachtree Cottage—designed for Southern Living Magazine & featured in The Progressive Farmer Magazine! Custom built w/some modifications providing ample living quarters & gracious indoor & outdoor entertaining space. Quality 1-owner home situated in the middle of 20+/- acres—perfect for horses! All BRs have pvt baths. Partially fin bsmt w/tons of potential. Sit on the front porch or deck & soak up the rural backdrop!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,711
$106,240 + $456,050
$562,290
2024
$3,711
$106,240 + $456,050
$562,290
2023
$3,711 (+4.7%)
$106,240 + $456,050
$562,290
2022
$3,545
$106,240 + $456,050
$562,290
2021
$3,545 (+6.3%)
$106,240 + $456,050
$562,290
2020
$3,334 (−1.5%)
$116,860 + $411,960
$528,820
2019
$3,384 (−8.8%)
$116,860 + $411,960
$528,820
2018
$3,710 (−2.5%)
$116,860 + $462,790
$579,650
2017
$3,806 (+8.3%)
$116,860 + $477,860
$594,720
2016
$3,516 (−6.7%)
$116,860 + $432,580
$549,440
2014
$3,769
$95,610 + $493,330
$588,940
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
4.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
689 ft.
Lot depth
208 ft.
Lot size
20.43 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,666
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,666
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Davidson County
APN
1000700000008A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
RA-1
Rural Agricultural District
The intent of these Rural Agricultural Districts is to provide for rural non-farm and farm operations, where soil types, topography, lot size and related factors are appropriate. Long term solutions to sanitary sewage disposal shall be individual septic tanks or equivalent methods. The mix of uses shall recognize that agricultural is an important land use in these districts. Mobile homes are permitted as single family dwellings on individual lots, subject to varying location controls.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Office
Public service
Educational/school
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Denton, NC • 27239
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Denton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
7.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
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