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1025 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Albemarle, NC, 28001

2beds
1baths
750sqft
$118,000
$157price/sqft
$909/moest. monthly cost
$36,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Updated investment opportunity in the heart of Albemarle. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a strong option for investors looking to add a primarily move-in-ready property to their portfolio or for buyers seeking an affordable home with recent improvements already completed. Recent updates include new vinyl plank flooring, an updated kitchen, renovated bathroom, fresh interior finishes, and an improved back deck overlooking the spacious and private backyard. The home also features a covered front porch, open living area, and functional kitchen/dining layout. Conveniently located 1/2 mile to Main Street in downtown Albemarle providing easy access to local shops, restaurants & parks. The manageable size and updated condition make this an attractive option for rental income, long-term hold potential, or affordable owner-occupant living.

Getting Around

32
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
28
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
3/10
Albemarle Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.0 mi
3/10
Albemarle High SchoolGrades 9-121.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Range,None
  • Laundry features: In Kitchen,Main Level

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bedroom S

  • Level: Main

Bedroom S

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 750

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Other
  • Cooling features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 750
  • Total interior livable area: 750 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 654804637929
  • Zoning: R8
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Front Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.16 Acres

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • 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

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Stanly County and North Carolina

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Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
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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 $596$7,152
Home Insurance *$57$684
Property Taxes $56$672
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$909$10,908
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$31,165/yr
40% on housing$27,270/yr
45% on housing$24,240/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: 8.6%
8.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.7%
0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$157This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28001$132
Stanly County$179

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28001$175
Stanly County$187

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
2026-08-04Price change$110,000
2026-06-09Price change$118,000
2026-05-15Listed for sale$125,000
2026-04-16Listing removed$125,000
2025-12-03Price change$125,000
2025-10-31Pending sale$135,000
2025-04-28Listed for sale$135,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentThomas Elrod
BrokerageKeller Williams Ballantyne Area

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