542 Amherst Rd is a 1,500 square foot house on a 0.44 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $218,821.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$218,821
$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 12.9% lower than the average sale price ($251K) 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
$961 (−0.3%)
$10,560 + $120,062
$130,622
2024
$963 (+1.4%)
$10,560 + $120,062
$130,622
2023
$950 (+20.4%)
$10,560 + $120,062
$130,622
2022
$789 (+0.8%)
$7,920 + $83,555
$91,475
2021
$783 (+0.5%)
$7,920 + $83,555
$91,475
2020
$779
$7,920 + $83,555
$91,475
2019
$779 (+4.6%)
$7,920 + $83,555
$91,475
2018
$745 (+6.8%)
$7,480 + $79,553
$87,033
2017
$697 (+2.5%)
$7,480 + $73,671
$81,151
2016
$680 (+0.7%)
$7,480 + $73,671
$81,151
2014
$675
$7,480 + $73,671
$81,151
Tax history for 542 Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$961 (−0.3%)
$10,560 + $120,062
$130,622
2024
$963 (+1.4%)
$10,560 + $120,062
$130,622
2023
$950 (+20.4%)
$10,560 + $120,062
$130,622
2022
$789 (+0.8%)
$7,920 + $83,555
$91,475
2021
$783 (+0.5%)
$7,920 + $83,555
$91,475
2020
$779
$7,920 + $83,555
$91,475
2019
$779 (+4.6%)
$7,920 + $83,555
$91,475
2018
$745 (+6.8%)
$7,480 + $79,553
$87,033
2017
$697 (+2.5%)
$7,480 + $73,671
$81,151
2016
$680 (+0.7%)
$7,480 + $73,671
$81,151
2014
$675
$7,480 + $73,671
$81,151
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is intended to be similar to the R-1 district in its residential nature. However, R-2 district also allows Class A manufactured homes and multi-family housing options as well. Allowed uses in this district are sensitive to the residential character of the area and non-residential uses are limited.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Cemetery
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,000
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,500
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,000
Building Sq. Ft: 2,000
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,166
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: MORGANTON
Acres: 0.44
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Burke County
APN: 5365
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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 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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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
$208,000 – $252,000
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