$160,000
SOLD MAR 10, 2025

538 Rowe Dr Newton, NC 28658

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
0.8 Acres

Recently Sold

$133 Per Sq Ft

36% Below List Price

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Front Porch
  • Shed

About This Home

As of March 2025

Concrete Block with hard Stucco home located in Newton. It features 3 bedrooms with 1 full bathroom. Large Kitchen and Dining area with lots of cabinetry for storage. Laundry room area, large living room area, partial unfinished basement for storage with access from inside and exterior of the home, open attached carport with circle drive, corner lot, garage/workshop in back yard. Home is located near Hwy 16 with easy access to Conover, Newton or surrounding areas. Home is being sold as-is. Sellers are motivated.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Carpenter

Carpenter Homes & Land Inc Brokerage Email: david.carpenter08@yahoo.com License #279272

Last Buyer's Agent

David Carpenter

Carpenter Homes & Land Inc Brokerage Email: david.carpenter08@yahoo.com License #279272

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,575

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned R-9

Parking

  • Attached Carport

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Stucco

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • North Newton Elementary School
  • Newton Conover Middle School
  • Newton Conover High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Additional Features

  • Electric Range
  • Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3740075895700000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,575

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Restrictions: N/A
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 133.33
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: david.carpenter08@yahoo.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1200
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 562
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 562
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Has Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1200
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Room Count: 5

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Concrete Block, Hard Stucco
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Heating: Oil
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Hoa Subject To Dues: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Newton Conover
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Area: 0.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 3740075895700000
  • Plat Book Slide: 7/47
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Specification: R-9

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: North Newton
  • High School: Newton Conover

Map

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Sold $160,000 -30.4% $133 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Price Changed $230,000 -4.2% $192 / Sq Ft
11/23/2024 11/23/24 Price Changed $240,000 -4.0% $200 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 For Sale $250,000 -- $208 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,575 $185,600 $13,300 $172,300
2023 $1,576 $185,700 $13,400 $172,300
2022 $1,036 $92,900 $13,400 $79,500
2021 $1,036 $92,900 $13,400 $79,500
2020 $1,036 $92,900 $13,400 $79,500
2019 $1,036 $92,900 $0 $0
2018 $864 $77,500 $13,700 $63,800
2017 $864 $0 $0 $0
2016 $864 $0 $0 $0
2015 $744 $77,540 $13,700 $63,840
2014 $744 $73,700 $15,100 $58,600
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $16,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4193713

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 3740075895700000