An opportunity to buy a piece of history! Built in 1895, remodeled in 1977 and updated in 2012 this beautiful home sits on over 10 acres in the country yet close to town. While preserving its historic charm, the owners have modernized this home with high quality appliances, high speed internet, a multi-zoned HVAC system, new windows and invisible fence. Built from rough cut lumber harvested from the property, most of the interior and exterior walls are solid. The home has 3 fireplaces, a huge kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space, a massive dry basement that could be made into an apartment, an attic with lots of storage space, a small barn, and a proven garden plot ready for another season. From the back deck, or front porch enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets plus daily deer and rabbit sightings. A nice balcony off the primary bedroom is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Nearly 4000 HLA, with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an office and plenty of space to entertain.
1895Year Built
10.06 acresLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ginny Barker• Keller Williams Unified
Bought with Erika Wishnefsky• NextHome Paramount
Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3841423
Redfin Estimate
$754,470
$46K since sold in August 2026
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This home's estimate is 82.5% higher than the average sale price ($413K) of 6 comparable homes.
An opportunity to buy a piece of history! Built in 1895, remodeled in 1977 and updated in 2012 this beautiful home sits on over 10 acres in the country yet close to town. While preserving its historic charm, the owners have modernized this home with high quality appliances, high speed internet, a multi-zoned HVAC system, new windows and invisible fence. Built from rough cut lumber harvested from the property, most of the interior and exterior walls are solid. The home has 3 fireplaces, a huge kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space, a massive dry basement that could be made into an apartment, an attic with lots of storage space, a small barn, and a proven garden plot ready for another season. From the back deck, or front porch enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets plus daily deer and rabbit sightings. A nice balcony off the primary bedroom is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Nearly 4000 HLA, with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an office and plenty of space to entertain.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,299 (−20.2%)
$84,200 + $492,800
$577,000
2024
$2,882
2023
$2,883 (+47.8%)
2022
$1,951 (+2.8%)
2021
$1,897
2020
$1,897 (+1.4%)
$84,400 + $184,700
$269,100
2019
$1,870 (+2.4%)
2018
$1,826 (+4.5%)
$85,100 + $177,600
$262,700
2017
$1,747
$85,100 + $177,600
$262,700
2015
$1,746 (+8.3%)
$85,100 + $177,600
$262,700
2014
$1,612
$92,500 + $169,700
$262,200
Tax history for 707 Shea Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,299 (−20.2%)
$84,200 + $492,800
$577,000
2024
$2,882
2023
$2,883 (+47.8%)
2022
$1,951 (+2.8%)
2021
$1,897
2020
$1,897 (+1.4%)
$84,400 + $184,700
$269,100
2019
$1,870 (+2.4%)
2018
$1,826 (+4.5%)
$85,100 + $177,600
$262,700
2017
$1,747
$85,100 + $177,600
$262,700
2015
$1,746 (+8.3%)
$85,100 + $177,600
$262,700
2014
$1,612
$92,500 + $169,700
$262,200
*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 Sq. Ft: 674
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Exterior Wall: Frame/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GEORGE GLENN YOUNG ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 3,834
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,580
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,580
Building Sq. Ft: 4,508
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: PL UNRE-UNRE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 438,214
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 10.06
Zoning Code: EM-1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,834
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10.06 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 364906276610
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Charles H Tuttle Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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Maiden Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
7/10
Maiden High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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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
3/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$717,000 – $868,000
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