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Price cut: $5K (5/19)

$279,999

1399 Ruby Spencer St, Newton, NC 28658

3beds

1,470sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1956

0.78 Acres Lot

$275,800 Zestimate^®

$190/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Private settingFull brick home

Tucked away on .78 acres and privately nestled among peaceful farmland, this charming full brick home offers the perfect blend of durability, comfort, and quiet country living. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,470 square feet of living space, this home also includes a full basement with garage door access—ideal for storage, a workshop, or future expansion potential. Convenient to U.S. Route 321, Interstate 40, and North Carolina Highway 16, plus just minutes to downtown Newton and Conover. Private setting + prime location = opportunity you don't want to miss. Whether you're looking for your first home, a peaceful retreat, or a property with room to grow—this one checks all the boxes.

68 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry: In Kitchen

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Basement: Full,Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,470
Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,470
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1
Has carport: Yes
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch, Side Porch

Lot

Size: 0.78 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 374011679428
Zoning: R-9
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick Full

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1956

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Installed
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Newton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $190/sqft
Tax assessed value: $200,100
Annual tax amount: $1,698
Date on market: 5/7/2026
Cumulative days on market: 68 days
Road surface type: Concrete, Dirt

Estimated market value

$275,800

$262,000 - $290,000

$1,567/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/5/2026	Pending sale	$279,999$190/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4377979 Report a problem
5/19/2026	Price change	$279,999-1.8%$190/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4377979 Report a problem
5/7/2026	Listed for sale	$285,000+90%$194/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4377979 Report a problem
7/12/2019	Sold	$150,000-1.9%$102/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3514362 Report a problem
6/3/2019	Pending sale	$152,900$104/sqft
Source: Pro Real Estate Group #3514362 Report a problem
6/2/2019	Listed for sale	$152,900+41.6%$104/sqft
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6/24/2005	Sold	$108,000$73/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,698	$200,100
2024	$1,698	$200,100
2023	$1,698 +48.3%	$200,100 +94.8%
2022	$1,145	$102,700
2021	$1,145	$102,700
2020	$1,145	$102,700
2019	$1,145 +14%	$102,700 +14%
2018	$1,005	$90,100
2017	$1,005 -0.1%	--
2016	$1,006	--
2015	$1,006	$90,110 -9.5%
2014	$1,006	$99,600
2013	$1,006	--
2012	$1,006	--
2011	$1,006 -0.7%	--
2010	$1,013	--
2009	$1,013	--
2008	$1,013 +2%	--
2007	$993 +7.3%	--
2006	$925	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 28658

Getting around

2 / 100

Car-Dependent

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

9/10
Balls Creek Elementary
Grades: PK-6Distance: 5.1 mi
4/10
Mill Creek Middle
Grades: 7-8Distance: 6.4 mi
8/10
Bandys High
Grades: PK,9-12Distance: 6.9 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Balls Creek
Middle: Mill Creek
High: Bandys

Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.