2965 Messer Rd is a 1,200 square foot house on a 0.4 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 28, 2017 for $62,000. Based on Redfin's Valdese data, we estimate the home's value is $168,388.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$140Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$168,388
$106K since sold in June 2017$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 23.9% higher than the average sale price ($136K) 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: 400
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Unit
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: D J PRITCHARD & K G PRITCHARD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,200
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 800
Building Sq. Ft: 1,200
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,424
Legal Lot Number: 28
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DREXEL
Acres: 0.4
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Burke County
APN: 37024
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valdese Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$160,000 – $194,000
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