Attention Investors: Charming Home with Potential This delightful home requires some TLC but is attractively priced below market value. It's a rare find to discover a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence for right over $100,000. The house is filled with natural light and features a generously sized kitchen/dining combo. The living room is conveniently located just off the main entrance. Down the hall, you will find two guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom. The primary bedroom offers ample space and includes an attached bathroom with a convenient standalone shower. Spanning over 1,200 square feet, this home is truly a diamond in the rough. Situated on a ½ acre corner lot, it beautifully blends charm with opportunity. Plus, there's even a carport already available!
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Dee Butler• The Sue Cruddas Real Estate Team
Bought with Janette Hernandez• Southern Heritage Realty LLC
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Market trends in 28398, NC
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.5%
+2.2% MoM
Median sale price
$175K
$5K MoM
Avg. days on market
80d
34 days MoM
Recently sold homes
11
3 MoM
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Sale history for 688 Penny Branch Rd
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #100543148
Feb 5, 2026
Sold
$102,000
$83/sq ft
Jan 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Dec 28, 2025
Relisted
—
Dec 18, 2025
Price Changed
$115,000
$93/sq ft
Hive MLS #30514759
Jun 16, 2015
Sold
$80,000
$65/sq ft
Dec 1, 2014
Listed
$85,900
$70/sq ft
+13
Great value & prime location in Warsaw, is this well maintained 3 Bedrooms and 2 baths, situated on 0.66 acreage. Open and warm with lots of hardwood floors and ceramic tile in the updated kitchen, all new cabinets with tons of storage. Both bathrooms have been completely updated. It's not just a house that makes a home fantastic, it is the property on which it is located. This wonderful large lot has a fantastic grape arbor and a huge shed. The home has been rewired and plumbing updated. Close to Interstate 40.
Hive MLS #30506552
Nov 20, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 20, 2014
Listed
$89,900
$73/sq ft
Hive MLS #30400766
Oct 25, 2007
Sold
$67,000
$54/sq ft
Jun 27, 2007
Listed
$65,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$861 (+38.1%)
2024
$624
2023
$624
2022
$624 (+3.3%)
$63,800
2021
$604
$63,800
2020
$604 (+2.2%)
$63,800
2019
$591 (+2.8%)
$63,800
2018
$575 (+0.3%)
2017
$573
2016
$573 (+0.2%)
$14,200 + $46,700
$60,900
2014
$572
$14,200 + $46,700
$60,900
Tax history for 688 Penny Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$861 (+38.1%)
2024
$624
2023
$624
2022
$624 (+3.3%)
$63,800
2021
$604
$63,800
2020
$604 (+2.2%)
$63,800
2019
$591 (+2.8%)
$63,800
2018
$575 (+0.3%)
2017
$573
2016
$573 (+0.2%)
$14,200 + $46,700
$60,900
2014
$572
$14,200 + $46,700
$60,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
143 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
0.66 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Duplin County
APN
01 3170
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Covered, Off Street, Paved, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Furnished: Unfurnished
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: None, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Fencing: None
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Entry Level: 1
Sq. Ft.: 1235
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding, Frame
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Lot Size : 0.66
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Lot Size Area: 0.66
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.66
Zoning: R-20
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Warsaw
Middle Or Junior School: Warsaw
High School District: Duplin
High School: James Kenan
Location Information
Directions: Get on I-40 E/US-64 E from US-401 S/US-70 E 7 min (2.9 mi) From Raleigh: Follow I-40 E to NC-24 E in Duplin County. Take exit 364 from I-40 E 55 min (66.1 mi) Take College St to Penny Branch Rd 5 min (2.8 mi) 688 Penny Branch Rd Warsaw, NC 28398
Subdivision Name: Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Duplin County
APN: 01 3170
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Jacksonville Board of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Warsaw Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
James Kenan High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
2/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$123,000 – $149,000
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