This home's estimate is 25.7% higher than the average sale price ($283K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1079 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
About this home
Attention Car Enthusiasts! 3 bedroom 1 bath home features two living areas, Brick fireplace with insert, a good sized kitchen and dining space, covered back porch, single carport and a partial basement. Step outside and you will find a 40x60 garage complete a grease pit, office area, bathroom and a second story storage area that can't be beat. There is also a second 20x40 garage with a 10 ft. roll up door on each end. A perfect spot to store your motorhome, car hauler, boat or whatever you can dream of. This property sits on 3.31 acres. Must see to appreciate!
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Sale history for 1079 Amherst Rd
$176/sq ft
$184/sq ft
$188/sq ft
Tax history for 1079 Amherst Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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- Zoning
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is intended to be limited exclusively to single-family site built and modular dwelling units. The characteristics of the district, and the uses allowed there, are primarily residential in nature. The regulations of this district are intended to discourage any use that, because of its character, would substantially interfere with the development of single-family residences, and which would be detrimental to the quality of life that appeals to the average resident of this countyProperty details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
- Parking Features: Carport - 1 Car, Detached, Driveway, Garage - 4+ Car, Garage Door Opener
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: Porch
- Fireplace Information
- Fireplace Features: Den, Insert
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Construction Status: Complete
- Roof: Fiberglass
- Exterior Features
- Porch: Back,Covered
- Exterior Features: Workshop
- Waterfront Information
- Waterfront Features: None
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Sloped
- Lot Size Area: 3.31
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Elevation: 1000
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Zoning NCM: R-1
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- # of Units: 0
- HOA Information
- HOA Subject To Dues: No
- HOA Subject To: None
- School Information
- Elementary School: Drexel
- Middle Or Junior High School: Heritage
- High School: Jimmy C Draughn
- Location Information
- Directions: Hwy 70 towards Valdese. T/L onto Zion Rd. T/L onto Amherst Rd. Hoe is on the right.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,920
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 2.94 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1953
- Year Renovated: 1990
- County: Burke County
- APN: 5416
Other
- Home Information
- Total Primary HLA: 1566
- Living Area: 1566
- Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
- Sq. Ft. Third: 0
- Sq. Ft. Main: 1566
- Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
- Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
- Building Area Total: 1566
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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