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414 S Rowan Ave, Spencer, NC, 28159

5beds
1baths
2,273sqft
$149,900
$66price/sqft
$1,210/moest. monthly cost
$48,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

Calling all investors and DIY enthusiasts! This charming 5-bedroom, 1-bath home in Spencer is a fantastic blank canvas. The property boasts generously sized rooms and a classic rocking chair front porch, perfect for enjoying quiet evenings. Its prime location offers a short stroll to downtown Spencer's shops, restaurants, and local attractions, making it an ideal project for a quick flip or a long-term rental."HOUSE IS BEING SOLD AS IS. THE OWNER HAS NEVER LIVED IN THE HOME AND THE OWNER WILL MAKE NOT NEGOTIATE REPAIRS. Please note tax value. There are 2 bedrooms in the back upstairs that are not included in the primary HLA because you have to pass through a section of (a low ceiling) to get to them. The 2 bedrooms represent a total of 466 sq ft. These two bedrooms have heat registers.

Getting Around

44
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
44
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

1/10
2/10
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North Rowan High SchoolGrades 9-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Vinyl

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bedroom S

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom S

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom S

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom S

  • Level: Upper

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 5

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Family Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Door features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Laminate,Linoleum
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,273

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,273
  • Total interior livable area: 2,273 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Laundry

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 033371
  • Zoning: R-6
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.17 Acres
  • Features: Level
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 145 x 50 x 145

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Ice Storm
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Rowan County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $757$9,084
Home Insurance *$92$1,104
Property Taxes $150$1,800
Electricity $211$2,540
Total$1,210$14,520
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$41,485/yr
40% on housing$36,300/yr
45% on housing$32,266/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 13.7%
13.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.8%
6.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$66This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28159$102
Rowan County$158

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28159$138
Rowan County$178

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-29Price change$149,900
2026-04-08Price change$169,900
2025-10-29Price change$189,900
2025-10-08Price change$199,900
2025-09-12Listed for sale$225,000
2017-10-30Listing removed$775
2017-09-01Listed for rent$775

For Sale by Agent

AgentRobbie Bentley
BrokerageBentley Realty

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