Looking for a mini farm just outside of Morganton, must see this farmhouse with approx 2,056 sf featuring 3BR 2Baths and approx 6.38 acres of rolling pasture and some wooded land. All useable land plus this property offers detached pole shed/carport and detached block workshop. Home has numerous updated including new architectural shingle roof, new flooring, new paint and only minutes to downtown Morganton. This home will not last at only $315,000 plus carries 1 year homebuyer warranty.
Est. $2,016 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 761 Amherst Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4361681
Apr 30, 2026
Sold
$315,000
$153/sq ft
Apr 1, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 25, 2026
Listed
$315,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 2025
Sold
$230,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 21, 2013
Sold
$100,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,730 (−0.5%)
$65,235 + $184,786
$250,021
2024
$1,738
$65,235 + $184,786
$250,021
2023
$1,738 (+0.6%)
$65,235 + $184,786
$250,021
2022
$1,728 (+0.3%)
$56,093 + $156,816
$212,909
2021
$1,722 (+0.2%)
$56,093 + $156,816
$212,909
2020
$1,718
$56,093 + $156,816
$212,909
2019
$1,718 (+7.8%)
$56,093 + $156,816
$212,909
2018
$1,593 (+0.1%)
$55,593 + $141,184
$196,777
2017
$1,591 (+2.3%)
$55,593 + $141,184
$196,777
2016
$1,556 (+0.3%)
$55,593 + $141,184
$196,777
2014
$1,552
$55,593 + $141,184
$196,777
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,944
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
4610
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
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.