$275,000
$30K PRICE DROP

509 W 8th St Newton, NC 28658

Estimated payment $1,613/month

Total Views 19,091
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,640 Sq Ft
$168 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Step through the front door of this stunning historic home and you’ll instantly fall in love! The spacious living room features a cozy fireplace and original hardwood floors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. To the right, you’ll find a versatile office or flex space—your choice! From the dining room, head down the hall to discover a full bathroom and three generously sized bedrooms. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, tiled floors, and countertops, with a convenient laundry room nearby that leads to a large rear deck. The basement has an exterior entrance, adding extra functionality. Relax in the expansive, fenced-in backyard by the fire pit, or take your golf cart for a quick ride to downtown Newton. With original hardwood floors throughout, tile in the bathroom and kitchen, and a charming wraparound porch perfect for morning coffee and chats with neighbors, this home is a must-see. The durable metal roof, installed in 2006, adds the finishing touch!

Listing Agent

Dawn Kilby

Realty Executives of Hickory Brokerage Email: dawnkilby@gmail.com License #164685 Listed on: 07/21/2025

Realty Executives of Hickory

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,857

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-11

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,640 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • South Newton Elementary School
  • Newton Conover Middle School
  • Newton Conover High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3730128632260000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,857

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 167.68
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: dawnkilby@gmail.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1640
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1640
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Living Area: 1640
  • Bedroom Main: 3

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Vinyl, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 3730128632260000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R-11

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: South Newton
  • High School: Newton Conover

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2025 $1,857 $218,800 $14,100 $204,700
2024 $1,857 $218,800 $14,100 $204,700
2023 $1,857 $126,500 $11,000 $115,500
2022 $1,410 $126,500 $11,000 $115,500
2021 $1,410 $126,500 $11,000 $115,500
2020 $1,410 $126,500 $11,000 $115,500
2019 $1,410 $126,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,133 $101,600 $11,000 $90,600
2017 $1,133 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,133 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,102 $101,610 $11,000 $90,610
2014 $1,102 $109,100 $10,600 $98,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Price Changed $275,000 -5.1% $168 / Sq Ft
08/24/2025 08/24/25 Price Changed $289,900 +1.7% $177 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Price Changed $285,000 -1.7% $174 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 Price Changed $289,900 -5.0% $177 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 For Sale $305,000 +48.8% $186 / Sq Ft
11/10/2021 11/10/21 Sold $205,000 +5.1% $122 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/09/2021 10/09/21 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2021 10/04/21 For Sale $195,000 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft
09/12/2021 09/12/21 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2021 09/09/21 For Sale $195,000 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $205,000 Hannah Thomas N
Warranty Deed $120,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $129,000 None Available
Deed $98,000 --
Deed $82,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $207,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $116,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $129,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Dawn Kilby

Realty Executives of Hickory

(828) 731-2342

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I'm an expert real estate agent with Realty Executives of Hickory in Hickory, NC and the nearby area, providing home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive and attentive real estate services. Want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? Give me a call! I'm eager to help and would love to talk to you.

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4283937

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 3730128632260000