Opportunity awaits with this classic 1940 home situated on approximately 1.2 level acres in the established Ridgecrest community. Conveniently located with easy access to NC Hwy 24/27, this property offers a central location for travel to Oakboro, Mt. Pleasant, Concord, Mint Hill, Charlotte, and surrounding areas.
Inside, you'll find an open-concept living room, dining area, and kitchen that create a comfortable gathering space. Just off the kitchen is a generously sized storage room/pantry offering abundant storage possibilities. The home includes three bedrooms, one full bath, and a versatile pass-through room that could serve as a home office, hobby room, playroom, or flex space to fit your needs. Laundry is located on the rear porch.
Outside, the level lot provides plenty of room to enjoy with a spacious fenced backyard, attached one-car garage, attached carport, detached open shed, and an additional utility/storage building for equipment, hobbies, or extra storage.
This home has seen some updates over the years while still offering an opportunity for the next owner to add personal touches and make additional improvements. Whether you're looking for your first home, an investment opportunity, or a property to renovate over time, this one offers solid potential, generous outdoor space, and a convenient location. Property is being sold in its current condition. Back on market at no fault of the seller. Previous buyer terminated during the Due Diligence period. Home is available for immediate showings.
Under contract-show
$224,000
24520 Ridgecrest Rd, Locust, NC 28097
3beds
1,416sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
1.2 Acres Lot
$215,600 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached open shedVersatile pass-through roomLevel lotSpacious fenced backyardAttached one-car garageAttached carportThree bedrooms
- 41 days
- 692
- 48
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Larry McGuire larry@larrymcguire.com,
Larry McGuire Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4404798
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Porch
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Screen Door(s)
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,416
- Total interior livable area: 1,416 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,416
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1.2 Acres
- Dimensions: 218 x 235
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 559703339872
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: County Sewer
- Water: County Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Locust
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $96,153
- Annual tax amount: $635
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$215,600
$205,000 - $226,000
$1,516/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $224,000+326.7%$158/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4404798 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2015 | Sold | $52,500$37/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3071676 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $635 +25.2% | $96,153 +36.6% |
| 2024 | $507 | $70,372 |
| 2023 | $507 -16.1% | $70,372 |
| 2022 | $604 +0.3% | $70,372 |
| 2021 | $602 +9.5% | $70,372 +19.4% |
| 2020 | $550 +19.6% | $58,931 |
| 2019 | $460 | $58,931 |
| 2018 | $460 | $58,931 |
| 2017 | $460 -9.6% | $58,931 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $508 | $56,757 |
| 2015 | $508 | $56,757 |
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Neighborhood: 28097
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Endy
- Middle: West Stanly
- High: West Stanly
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.
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