This home's estimate is 20.2% higher than the average sale price ($297K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1270 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
About this home
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.
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Sale history for 1270 Amherst Rd
$56/sq ft
$59/sq ft
Tax history for 1270 Amherst Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
- Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Has Carport
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: Main: 3
- # of Bedrooms: Basement: 2
- # of Bedrooms: 5
- Bathroom Information
- # of Half Baths: Main: 1
- # of Full Baths: Main: 1
- # of Full Baths: Basement: 1
- # of Full Baths (Total): 2
- # of Half Baths (Total): 1
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Basement Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Features: Basement, Basement Shop, Finished
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Central
- Cooling Information: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 300
- Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 300
- Interior Features
- Room Count: 15
- Interior Features: Kitchen Island
- Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate, Wood
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Construction Materials: Brick Full, Hardboard Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
- Waterfront Information
- Waterfront Features: None
- Property Information
- Development Status: Completed
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Zoning: R-12
- Zoning Specification: R-12
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Views
- Lot Size Area: 0.51
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.51
- Lot Size Dimensions: 120 x 189
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
- HOA Information
- HOA Subject To Dues: No
- HOA Subject To: None
- School Information
- Elementary School: Drexel/Burton
- Middle Or Junior High School: Heritage
- High School: Jimmy C Draughn
- Location Information
- Directions: Hwy 70 towards Drexel, T/L on Zion Road, T/R on Amherst. House on Right.
- Community Information
- Community Features: None
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 0.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,935
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.51 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1961
- Year Renovated: 1980
- County: Burke County
- APN: 25787
Other
- Business Information
- Other Sq. Ft.: 0
- Listing Information
- Exception YN: 0
- Green Information
- Green Verification Count: 1
- Home Information
- Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 3054
- Living Area: 3054
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,695
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1,359
- Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
- Sq. Ft. Third: 0
- Sq. Ft. Main: 1695
- Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
- Building Area Total: 3054
- Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
- Builder Model: 0
- Levels: One
- Team Information
- List Office AOR: BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS INC
Around this home
Schools Places Transit
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.00% 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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