My seller refers to this property as "The Nunnery House". And if these walls could talk, boy what stories they might tell! Louis Nunnery was a famed Ballet student, performer & then instructor. After traveling the world & making a name for himself in the Ballet community, he was heavily recruited by distinguished Hickory residents to come to the area to teach their daughters the art of ballet. At some point he made 3878 Robinson Road, Newton, NC his home. Built in 1780, there has been some improvements, some additions & some renovations along the way! Lots of stories about the roofless structure. Some say if was burned out by a fire decades ago. Some say that Mr. Nunnery started the construction and for whatever reason, did not complete. Either way, it was a beautiful backdrop to a gorgeous engagement dinner where white table clothes and stringed lighting decorated the space! Come see for yourself. Walk the almost 4 acres. Sit on the upper porch and enjoy the view. Pure joy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1780Year Built
3.76 acresLot Size
$147Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by April B Hewitt• Keller Williams Advantage
Contact: april@bhicp.com
Bought with April B Hewitt• Keller Williams Advantage
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,149
Year built
1780
Style
Other
County
Catawba County
APN
361908987200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
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.
Dec 5, 2026 • Active
Permit center (for building and trade permits)
ADU
Jan 3, 2026 • Final
Permit center
Repair an electrical junction and refeed a three-way switch and receptacles to accommodate framing repairs.
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 820
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 4
Carport Spaces: 0
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Propane
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Room Count: 5
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Full
Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Zoning Specification: R-20
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3.76
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Startown
Middle Or Junior High School: Maiden
High School: Maiden
Location Information
Directions: Head south on Robinson Road. Property will be on your left before you get to Hospice on your right. There is no sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,149
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.76 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1780
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 361908987200
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2025
Living Area: 2025
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,025
Sq. Ft. Upper: 769
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1256
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: Two
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Schools
Startown Elementary
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Maiden Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi
7/10
Maiden High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$284,000 – $343,000
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