2879 Startown Rd is a 1,637 square foot house on a 28.35 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 11, 2024 for $350,000. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $545,781.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
28.35 acresLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$545,781
$196K since sold in January 2024$65K since August
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This home's estimate is 95% higher than the average sale price ($280K) 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-20
Residential District
The R-20 districts have dimensional standards and use restrictions consistent with single-family residential development and less than three two-family (duplex) units on separate lots planned cumulatively.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 7
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Wall/Window Unit
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame/Vinyl
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,637
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 964
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 964
Building Sq. Ft: 1,637
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT PT2 & ADJ PL 49-52
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,234,926
Legal Lot Number: PT2
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 28.35
Zoning Code: R-20
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,637
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 28.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 372010468648
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Startown Elementary
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Maiden Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
7/10
Maiden High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$519,000 – $628,000
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