For sale

$279,000

Est. $1,766/mo —

•

1,633

sq ft

1270 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

About this home

Space to spread out. Space to store. Space to live. There’s more to this home than meets the eye! Officially a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home, 1270 Amherst Rd offers 1,633 heated square feet on the main level, plus a full basement providing plenty of additional usable space. The main level features a comfortable floor plan with a large room just off the kitchen that could serve as a dining room, den, home office, or flexible living space. The one-car garage adds even more functionality with built-in cabinets and an additional storage closet. Downstairs, the full basement expands the possibilities with two additional rooms currently used as bedrooms, a living area, and a bathroom. With ceilings measuring just under 7 feet, this area isn't included in the home's main heated living square footage, but it provides valuable bonus space for guests, hobbies, recreation, or everyday living. Need storage or workspace? You’ll find a great workshop/storage area beneath the rear flex room, plus a separate outbuilding for even more room to keep tools, equipment, lawn gear, or recreational items. With flexible living areas, abundant storage, and room to make the space your own, 1270 Amherst Rd has a lot to offer at just $279,000.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$171Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Allen Curtis • C Shane Cook & Associates

Contact: AllenKCurtis@gmail.com

Listing updated: Oct 5, 2026 at 11:16am

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4426860

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$1,766 per month

Principal and interest$1,561

Property taxes

$140

HOA dues

Home insurance

$65

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Drexel Primary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

Heritage Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

5/10

Jimmy C. Draughn High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi

8/10

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Offer insights

1270 Amherst Rd · $279,000

Strong offer

$279K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $279K+ is a strong offer

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SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Wood-burning fireplace with wood-burning stove option
French drain
Interior entry to basement
Sump pump
Walk-out / walk-up basement access
One main living room (room count listed as 1)

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms total (including 1 in basement)
1 half bathroom on the main level

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric oven and electric range
Exhaust hood
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer (washer/dryer included)
Laundry located in basement
Electric water heater

Heating & cooling
Baseboard electric heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 1270 Amherst Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4426860

Oct 5, 2026

Price Changed

$279,000

$171/sq ft

Sep 29, 2026

Price Changed

$289,000

$177/sq ft

Sep 21, 2026

Listed

$299,000

$183/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3450005

Jan 16, 2019

Sold

$172,500

$106/sq ft

Nov 1, 2018

Listed

$179,900

$110/sq ft

+30

Over 3,000 heated square feet in this 1960's brick ranch with full walkout basement. 3 bedrooms on main level, with full bath and half bath off master. Large addition with attached covered deck and wonderful view of the South Mountains. Replacement windows, hardwoods under carpet on main level (can be seen in hall closet). Full finished heated basement with 100% guaranteed basement system by Tarheel Basement installed 8/14/2018. Warranty transferable. Large half acre lot with garden area and barn-type workshop/studio area. Baseboard heat and central air on main level, and baseboard heat and woodstove in basement. Addition on main level has central air, but seller did not remove the window unit. Basement is light, bright and gorgeous, and has 2 additional bedrooms and bath. Large living area in basement opens out to covered patio with additional workshop and 2 car carport.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,682 (+5.3%)

$25,706 + $204,055

$229,761

2025

$1,597 (−0.5%)

$25,706 + $204,055

$229,761

2024

$1,604

$25,706 + $204,055

$229,761

2023

$1,604 (+21.2%)

$25,706 + $204,055

$229,761

2022

$1,324 (+0.5%)

$20,083 + $140,525

$160,608

2021

$1,318 (+0.3%)

$20,083 + $140,525

$160,608

2020

$1,314 (+23.1%)

$20,083 + $140,525

$160,608

2019

$1,067 (+4.2%)

$20,083 + $108,669

$128,752

2018

$1,024 (+0.2%)

$20,083 + $103,069

$123,152

2017

$1,022 (+2.4%)

$20,083 + $103,069

$123,152

2016

$998 (+0.4%)

$20,083 + $103,069

$123,152

2014

$994

$20,083 + $103,069

$123,152

Public record

Beds

Baths

0.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.51 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,935

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,935

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Burke County

APN

25787

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Morganton, NC • 28655

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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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Redfin Estimate for 1270 Amherst Rd

$276,098

$2,902 under list price of $279K

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $329K.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$252,980 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,275 sq ft
1328 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
$27/sq ft
larger lot
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SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$216,000 Last sold price
2 beds2 baths1,318 sq ft
210 Valdese Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
$7/sq ft
larger lot
16 years older
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$207,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,682 sq ft
1809 Drexel Rd, Valdese, NC 28690
$48/sq ft
larger lot
10 years older
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$200,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,640 sq ft
3196 Westview St, Valdese, NC 28690
$49/sq ft
smaller lot
4 years newer
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$225,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft
2841 Emory Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
$10/sq ft
larger lot
1 year older
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$329,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,809 sq ft
200 Westwood Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
$54/sq ft
larger lot
4 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $1,767 per month, based on comparable rentals

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