790 Amherst Rd is a 3,093 square foot house on a 35.4 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 0.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $774,921.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
35.4 acresLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$774,921
$29K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 69.2% higher than the average sale price ($458K) 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
$4,066 (−0.6%)
$154,916 + $451,841
$606,757
2024
$4,093
$154,916 + $451,841
$606,757
2023
$4,093 (+8.4%)
$154,916 + $451,841
$606,757
2022
$3,775 (+0.2%)
$135,425 + $342,373
$477,798
2021
$3,769 (+0.1%)
$135,425 + $342,373
$477,798
2020
$3,765
$135,425 + $342,373
$477,798
2019
$3,765 (+7.4%)
$135,425 + $342,373
$477,798
2018
$3,504
$134,943 + $309,089
$444,032
2017
$3,502 (+2.1%)
$134,943 + $309,089
$444,032
2016
$3,430 (+0.1%)
$134,943 + $309,089
$444,032
2014
$3,426
$134,943 + $309,089
$444,032
Tax history for 790 Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,066 (−0.6%)
$154,916 + $451,841
$606,757
2024
$4,093
$154,916 + $451,841
$606,757
2023
$4,093 (+8.4%)
$154,916 + $451,841
$606,757
2022
$3,775 (+0.2%)
$135,425 + $342,373
$477,798
2021
$3,769 (+0.1%)
$135,425 + $342,373
$477,798
2020
$3,765
$135,425 + $342,373
$477,798
2019
$3,765 (+7.4%)
$135,425 + $342,373
$477,798
2018
$3,504
$134,943 + $309,089
$444,032
2017
$3,502 (+2.1%)
$134,943 + $309,089
$444,032
2016
$3,430 (+0.1%)
$134,943 + $309,089
$444,032
2014
$3,426
$134,943 + $309,089
$444,032
*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 Sq. Ft: 1,798
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,093
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,798
Building Sq. Ft: 5,581
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 3/4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 690
Garage / Carport Type: Finished Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,542,024
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: MORGANTON
Acres: 35.4
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,093
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 35.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Burke County
APN: 56719
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 24, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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 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
$737,000 – $892,000
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