878 Amherst Rd is a 1,144 square foot house on a 2 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 25, 2001 for $140,000. Based on Redfin's Morganton data, we estimate the home's value is $247,118.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$247,118
$107K since sold in April 2001$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 11.1% higher than the average sale price ($222K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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: 721
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
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: 1,144
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,144
Building Sq. Ft: 2,454
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 589
Garage / Carport Type: Finished Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: MORGANTON
Acres: 2
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Burke County
APN: 55655
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$235,000 – $285,000
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