1481 Amherst Rd #4 is a 1,317 square foot house on a 11.6 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $330,696.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
11.6 acresLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$330,696
$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 22.6% higher than the average sale price ($270K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,451 (−0.4%)
$78,803 + $128,707
$207,510
2024
$1,458
$78,803 + $128,707
$207,510
2023
$1,458 (+11.4%)
$78,803 + $128,707
$207,510
2022
$1,308 (+0.5%)
$57,009 + $101,601
$158,610
2021
$1,302 (+0.3%)
$57,009 + $101,601
$158,610
2020
$1,298
$57,009 + $101,601
$158,610
2019
$1,298 (+2.8%)
$57,009 + $101,601
$158,610
2018
$1,262 (+0.2%)
$57,009 + $96,954
$153,963
2017
$1,260 (+2.3%)
$57,009 + $96,954
$153,963
2016
$1,232
$57,009 + $96,954
$153,963
Tax history for 1481 Amherst Rd #4
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,451 (−0.4%)
$78,803 + $128,707
$207,510
2024
$1,458
$78,803 + $128,707
$207,510
2023
$1,458 (+11.4%)
$78,803 + $128,707
$207,510
2022
$1,308 (+0.5%)
$57,009 + $101,601
$158,610
2021
$1,302 (+0.3%)
$57,009 + $101,601
$158,610
2020
$1,298
$57,009 + $101,601
$158,610
2019
$1,298 (+2.8%)
$57,009 + $101,601
$158,610
2018
$1,262 (+0.2%)
$57,009 + $96,954
$153,963
2017
$1,260 (+2.3%)
$57,009 + $96,954
$153,963
2016
$1,232
$57,009 + $96,954
$153,963
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
AO
AO
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 county
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,542
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,317
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,317
Building Sq. Ft: 2,859
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 505,296
Municipality Name: DREXEL
Acres: 11.6
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,317
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 11.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Burke County
APN: 23459
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 24, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 17 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$313,000 – $379,000
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