Listing office: RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
Property details
About 1585 Amherst Rd
This is a move in ready recently refurbished beautiful Cottage/Bungalow home with amazing outdoor space. The feasy flow of this home makes it feel much larger than it is. Step up onto the traditional front porch and into one level living at it's best. You are in the full sized living area. to the left is the a bedroom. Step ahead to a great eat in kitchen. To the left is the primary bedroom with it's own full bath. Behind the kitchen is a second full bedroom with connections for a stackable washer and dryer. This is an easy maintenance home. Step outside to a groomed yard. Just to the left of the home is a double freestanding metal carport. The large gravel area also hosts a very nice utility building. To the rear and right is a fenced in back/side yard. The exterior entrance basement hosts another washer/dryer hook up and the mechanical components of the home and offers a little additional storage. The home is positioned near Lake Rhodhiss near Morganton and Drexel.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
Size715 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1945
ParkingDetached Carport
MLS #4282056
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Detached Carport
- Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $210,000
- Price/SqFt: $293
- Annual Tax Amount: $742
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Traveling Amherst Road out of Morganton the home is on the left prior to the road to go to Drexel.
- Year Built: 1945
- Living Area: 715 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4282056
- Office Name: RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles
- Office Email: bryaneblack@att.net
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2021 | Home Sold | $126,000 |
| Jan 09, 2020 | Home Sold | $109,000 |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Home Sold | $27,000 |
| Apr 21, 2005 | Home Sold | $21,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,146 | $742 |
| 2023 | $99,146 | $742 |
| 2022 | $68,124 | $608 |
| 2021 | $68,124 | $602 |
| 2020 | $68,124 | $598 |
| 2019 | $26,928 | $208 |
| 2018 | $26,000 | $200 |
| 2017 | $40,487 | $70 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Drexel Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•100 Alta Vista St
6
Valdese Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.0 mi
•298 Praley St NW
5
Hillcrest Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.8 mi
•201 Tennessee St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $40,531. Most Morganton, NC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
44%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
38%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Dollar General
Kmart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Ram
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country- Classic Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1585 Amherst Rd
The listing price of 1585 Amherst Rd property is $210,000.
The property 1585 Amherst Rd is a house located in Morganton, North Carolina, 28655.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1585 Amherst Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1585 Amherst Rd are: Drexel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Valdese Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hillcrest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Heritage Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), New Dimensions (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Walter Johnson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hallyburton Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Jimmy C. Draughn High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Burke Middle College (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $742 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 26, 2021 for $126,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1585 Amherst Rd has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1585 Amherst Rd is 715 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1585 Amherst Rd is 1945.
This home is located at 1585 Amherst Rd in Morganton, NC and zip code 28655 in the Lake Rhodhiss Area neighborhood. This 715 square foot home was built in 1945. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $210,000.
While more than 2 listings in Morganton, NC in July 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 12 listings sold at asking price, and more than 24 were sold below. Between June and July 2025, Morganton, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 6%. In July 2025 median list price was $280,950 and the average listing age was 50 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.