2461 Startown Rd, Newton, NC, 28658
About This Home
Airbnb | Short-Term Rental | Mid-Term Rental | Corporate Housing | Furnished Rental | Travel Nurse Housing | Investment Opportunity | DIY | Sweat Equity | Historic Farmhouse | 1.56 Acres | No HOA | Near Hickory | US-321 | I-40 | Flexible Floor Plan. <<<>>> Beautifully maintained old-charm farmhouse on approximately 1.56 acres. Features include a wraparound porch, original hardwood floors, spacious open living areas, renovated kitchen with oversized island, stainless steel appliances, home office and flex spaces, large carport, she-shed, plus easy access to Hickory, Newton, US-321, and I-40. Ideal as a primary residence, second home, or investment property with potential for short-term, mid-term, or furnished rental use … subject to local regulations.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space,Pillar/Post/Pier
- Construction materials: Vinyl
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Microwave
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Mud Room,Main Level,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
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: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining Area
- Level: Main
Features
- Fireplace features: Gas Log,Wood Burning
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,610
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,610
- Total interior livable area: 3,610 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 3721183011850000
- Zoning: R-20
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 1.74 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Detached Carport,Garage on Main Level
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 5
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
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
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Catawba County and North Carolina
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,643 | $19,716 |
| Home Insurance * | $121 | $1,452 |
| Property Taxes | $154 | $1,848 |
| Electricity | $336 | $4,034 |
| Total | $2,254 | $27,048 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2026-06-22 | Price change | $369,900 |
| 2026-06-03 | Listed for sale | $389,900 |
| 2026-05-29 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2026-05-10 | Listed for sale | $389,900 |
| 2026-05-01 | Listing removed | $399,999 |
| 2026-03-26 | Price change | $399,999 |
| 2026-02-13 | Price change | $418,000 |
| 2026-02-02 | Price change | $425,000 |
| 2026-01-05 | Price change | $432,600 |
| 2026-01-02 | Price change | $450,000 |
| 2025-12-19 | Price change | $473,000 |
| 2025-12-15 | Price change | $493,000 |
| 2025-11-17 | Price change | $509,900 |
| 2025-10-16 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
| 2024-08-21 | Listing removed | $550,000 |
| 2024-07-31 | Price change | $550,000 |
| 2024-07-19 | Price change | $580,000 |
| 2024-06-24 | Price change | $585,000 |
| 2024-06-02 | Price change | $599,000 |
| 2024-05-13 | Price change | $599,999 |
| 2024-04-11 | Listed for sale | $649,999 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2017-12-20 | Sold | $150,000 |
| 2017-06-05 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
For Sale by Agent
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