429 Amherst Rd is a 2,854 square foot house on a 23.86 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $469,791.
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
23.86 acresLot Size
$165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$469,791
$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 39.2% higher than the average sale price ($337K) 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
$628 (+1.5%)
$116,769 + $54,128
$170,897
2024
$618
$116,769 + $52,673
$169,442
2023
$618 (+4.4%)
$116,769 + $52,673
$169,442
2022
$592 (+1.0%)
$101,680 + $43,021
$144,701
2021
$586 (+0.7%)
$101,680 + $43,021
$144,701
2020
$582
$101,680 + $43,021
$144,701
2019
$582 (+19.9%)
$101,680 + $43,021
$144,701
2018
$486 (+0.4%)
$101,180 + $30,726
$131,906
2017
$484 (+3.0%)
$101,180 + $30,726
$131,906
2016
$470 (+13.3%)
$101,180 + $30,726
$131,906
2014
$415
$101,193 + $24,033
$125,226
Tax history for 429 Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$628 (+1.5%)
$116,769 + $54,128
$170,897
2024
$618
$116,769 + $52,673
$169,442
2023
$618 (+4.4%)
$116,769 + $52,673
$169,442
2022
$592 (+1.0%)
$101,680 + $43,021
$144,701
2021
$586 (+0.7%)
$101,680 + $43,021
$144,701
2020
$582
$101,680 + $43,021
$144,701
2019
$582 (+19.9%)
$101,680 + $43,021
$144,701
2018
$486 (+0.4%)
$101,180 + $30,726
$131,906
2017
$484 (+3.0%)
$101,180 + $30,726
$131,906
2016
$470 (+13.3%)
$101,180 + $30,726
$131,906
2014
$415
$101,193 + $24,033
$125,226
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 Residential District is a less restrictive residential district that allows a broader range of residential uses including Class A and Class B manufactured homes. A variety of compatible non-residential uses are allowed in areas that may be less suburban in nature.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Public service
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Asbestos Siding
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SADIE JOHNSON
Living Sq. Ft: 2,854
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,427
Building Sq. Ft: 2,854
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 600
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,039,342
Legal Lot Number: 4U
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: MORGANTON
Acres: 23.86
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: FARM DEFERRED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,854
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 23.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Burke County
APN: 5495
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$447,000 – $541,000
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