Looking for lots of land close to the city? Look no further with this 34 acre property nestled off of Startown Road in Newton. Property has a long driveway entry to a large house with fenced in horse pastures, a 8 stall barn, a shed, riding ring and acreage galore. The home offers a whopping 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths on 3 levels covering a grand 4,750 square feet of living area, and also features hardwood flooring and carpet, a large den with a fireplace, and an attached 2 car garage. In ground pool is in need of repair, and interior is in need of renovations and updating. Roof is less than 1 year old! Being sold as-is and seller is highly motivated to sell!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
30.86 acresLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeremy Toney• Osborne Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with Jeremy Toney• Osborne Real Estate Group LLC
Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4012000
Redfin Estimate
$688,102
$12K since sold in September 2026$14K since September
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This home's estimate is 90% higher than the average sale price ($362K) of 6 comparable homes.
Looking for lots of land close to the city? Look no further with this 34 acre property nestled off of Startown Road in Newton. Property has a long driveway entry to a large house with fenced in horse pastures, a 8 stall barn, a shed, riding ring and acreage galore. The home offers a whopping 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths on 3 levels covering a grand 4,750 square feet of living area, and also features hardwood flooring and carpet, a large den with a fireplace, and an attached 2 car garage. In ground pool is in need of repair, and interior is in need of renovations and updating. Roof is less than 1 year old! Being sold as-is and seller is highly motivated to sell!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3810797
Feb 24, 2022
Price Changed
$825,000
$244/sq ft
Feb 15, 2022
Price Changed
$899,900
$266/sq ft
Dec 8, 2021
Listed
$998,500
$295/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,619 (−23.9%)
$208,700 + $448,400
$657,100
2024
$3,440 (+5.9%)
2023
$3,247 (+13.5%)
2022
$2,860
Tax history for 3053 Startown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,619 (−23.9%)
$208,700 + $448,400
$657,100
2024
$3,440 (+5.9%)
2023
$3,247 (+13.5%)
2022
$2,860
*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: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 14
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Pool Information
Pool Type: Plastic
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MICHAEL R BUMGARNER & MARQUITA
Living Sq. Ft: 2,666
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 2,216
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,216
Building Sq. Ft: 3,386
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,344,262
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 30.86
Zoning Code: R-20
County Use Description: EXEMPT
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,386
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 30.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 372014441965
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Startown Elementary
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Maiden Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
7/10
Maiden High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
5/10
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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
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, 17 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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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$654,000 – $792,000
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