302 S College Ave, Newton, NC, 28658
About This Home
Historic charm meets modern living with this expansive 5 bedroom 3 bath home with additional office/study on main level and bonus room on the upper level. Enjoy your morning coffee on the sweeping wrap-around front porch or unwind in the evenings on the tranquil screened-in back porch overlooking the fully fenced backyard with automatic gate system, separate deck/patio area, and 12x20 double loft storage shed. Just footsteps or a fun golf cart ride to your morning brew, shopping, local dining scenes, entertainment, and community festivals. Settle into this turnkey home, where space and convenience is never a compromise.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Construction materials: Aluminum
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Storage Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,354
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,354
- Total interior livable area: 2,354 sqft
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 373016927560
- Zoning: R-11
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.27 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
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- 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 | $1,744 | $20,928 |
| Home Insurance * | $128 | $1,536 |
| Property Taxes | $240 | $2,880 |
| Electricity | $219 | $2,631 |
| Total | $2,331 | $27,972 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Price change | $340,000 |
| 2026-07-08 | Listed for sale | $345,000 |
| 2020-01-15 | Sold | $178,000 |
| 2019-09-24 | Pending sale | $175,000 |
| 2019-09-18 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2014-03-21 | Sold | $115,000 |
| 2013-09-11 | Listing removed | $125,000 |
| 2013-08-08 | Listed for sale | $125,000 |
| 2013-03-01 | Sold | $124,000 |
| 2008-08-28 | Listing removed | $175,755 |
| 2008-07-28 | Listed for sale | $175,755 |
| 2008-04-15 | Sold | $65,500 |
| 2007-11-19 | Sold | $99,000 |
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