854 Amherst Rd is a 4,028 square foot house on a 1.01 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 0.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $353,331.
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$88Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$353,331
$14K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 15% higher than the average sale price ($307K) 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
$2,766 (−0.6%)
$16,740 + $391,512
$408,252
2024
$2,782
$16,740 + $391,512
$408,252
2023
$2,782 (+38.1%)
$16,740 + $391,512
$408,252
2022
$2,015 (+0.3%)
$13,193 + $236,929
$250,122
2021
$2,009 (+0.2%)
$13,193 + $236,929
$250,122
2020
$2,005
$13,193 + $236,929
$250,122
2019
$2,005 (+5.8%)
$13,193 + $236,929
$250,122
2018
$1,896 (+0.1%)
$12,694 + $223,266
$235,960
2017
$1,894 (+2.2%)
$12,694 + $223,266
$235,960
2016
$1,853 (+0.2%)
$12,694 + $223,266
$235,960
2014
$1,849
$12,694 + $223,266
$235,960
Tax history for 854 Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,766 (−0.6%)
$16,740 + $391,512
$408,252
2024
$2,782
$16,740 + $391,512
$408,252
2023
$2,782 (+38.1%)
$16,740 + $391,512
$408,252
2022
$2,015 (+0.3%)
$13,193 + $236,929
$250,122
2021
$2,009 (+0.2%)
$13,193 + $236,929
$250,122
2020
$2,005
$13,193 + $236,929
$250,122
2019
$2,005 (+5.8%)
$13,193 + $236,929
$250,122
2018
$1,896 (+0.1%)
$12,694 + $223,266
$235,960
2017
$1,894 (+2.2%)
$12,694 + $223,266
$235,960
2016
$1,853 (+0.2%)
$12,694 + $223,266
$235,960
2014
$1,849
$12,694 + $223,266
$235,960
*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: 1,007
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
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: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,028
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,014
Building Sq. Ft: 5,035
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,500
Garage / Carport Type: Finished Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,996
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: MORGANTON
Acres: 1.01
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 0.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,028
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Burke County
APN: 37076
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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 • 4.9mi
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
0.31% 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
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$336,000 – $407,000
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