1940 Old Amherst Rd is a 2,066 square foot house on a 32.18 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 0.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $469,330.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
32.18 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$469,330
$21K since September
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This home's estimate is 25.2% higher than the average sale price ($375K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,639 (−0.5%)
$118,184 + $199,062
$317,246
2025
$1,647 (−0.5%)
$118,184 + $198,562
$316,746
2024
$1,654
$118,184 + $198,562
$316,746
2023
$1,654
$118,184 + $198,562
$316,746
2022
$1,655 (−2.9%)
$106,890 + $163,409
$270,299
2021
$1,704 (+0.2%)
$111,451 + $163,409
$274,860
2020
$1,700
$111,451 + $163,409
$274,860
2019
$1,700 (+7.2%)
$111,451 + $163,409
$274,860
2018
$1,585 (+0.1%)
$111,451 + $149,966
$261,417
2017
$1,583 (+2.2%)
$111,451 + $149,966
$261,417
2016
$1,550 (+0.5%)
$111,451 + $149,966
$261,417
2014
$1,542
$111,466 + $149,560
$261,026
Tax history for 1940 Old Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,639 (−0.5%)
$118,184 + $199,062
$317,246
2025
$1,647 (−0.5%)
$118,184 + $198,562
$316,746
2024
$1,654
$118,184 + $198,562
$316,746
2023
$1,654
$118,184 + $198,562
$316,746
2022
$1,655 (−2.9%)
$106,890 + $163,409
$270,299
2021
$1,704 (+0.2%)
$111,451 + $163,409
$274,860
2020
$1,700
$111,451 + $163,409
$274,860
2019
$1,700 (+7.2%)
$111,451 + $163,409
$274,860
2018
$1,585 (+0.1%)
$111,451 + $149,966
$261,417
2017
$1,583 (+2.2%)
$111,451 + $149,966
$261,417
2016
$1,550 (+0.5%)
$111,451 + $149,966
$261,417
2014
$1,542
$111,466 + $149,560
$261,026
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-MU
AO
Rural Mixed-Use District
The Rural Mixed-Use District (R-MU) district is intended to allow residential and non-residential development to occur with fewer restrictions in less urbanized areas of the county. The intended result is less conflict between adjacent property owners while maintaining the rural appearance of the area.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 826
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SMOKEY CRK TOWNSHIP
Living Sq. Ft: 2,066
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,653
Building Sq. Ft: 3,175
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 696
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,401,761
Legal Lot Number: 1U
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: SMOKEY CREEK
Acres: 32.18
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: FARM DEFERRED
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,066
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 32.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Burke County
APN: 19866
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$446,000 – $540,000
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