2899 Messer Rd is a 1,418 square foot house on a 0.87 acre lot with 2 bedrooms. - it last sold on February 19, 2016 for $84,000. Based on Redfin's Valdese data, we estimate the home's value is $231,218.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$231,218
$147K since sold in February 2016$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 6.4% lower than the average sale price ($247K) 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-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is intended to be similar to the R-1 district in its residential nature. However, R-2 district also allows Class A manufactured homes and multi-family housing options as well. Allowed uses in this district are sensitive to the residential character of the area and non-residential uses are limited.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Cemetery
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 596
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,418
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,418
Building Sq. Ft: 2,014
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Metal Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Metal
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 37,897
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: DREXEL
Acres: 0.87
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,418
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Burke County
APN: 62610
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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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 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$220,000 – $266,000
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