Nestled on a peaceful and private 0.59-acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a unique opportunity to create your vision in a beautiful natural setting. With 1,221 square feet, this fixer-upper is ideal for investors or buyers ready to renovate and build equity. The property truly shines with its flat, cleared land and picturesque surroundings. A gentle creek runs along the back of the property, while mature walnut and apple trees, along with established blueberry bushes, provide both charm and the potential for your own backyard retreat. Thoughtful landscaping enhances the home’s inviting curb appeal. Inside, the home is heated by a cozy woodstove, supported by a monitor heater for added comfort. An exterior-access basement provides valuable additional storage space—perfect for tools, equipment, or seasonal items. Conveniently located just minutes from shops, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this home offers the perfect balance of accessibility and quiet living, tucked away from the hustle of the main road. Property is being sold as-is and is ready for its next owner to bring it back to life.
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Zestimate®
$138,000
428 Melrose St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645
3beds
1,221sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.59 Acres Lot
$138,000 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$1,381 Estimated rent
Home value
$138,000
$131,000 - $145,000
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Listed by:
Madeline Pollard madelinepollardrealestate@gmail.com,
Chase Gray Realty LLC
Bought with:
Becca Ramsey
C. Rice and Associates LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4369180
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Basement
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Oil, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range
- Laundry: In Bathroom
Features
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,221
- Total interior livable area: 1,221 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,221
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Orchard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2757590442
- Zoning: R-12
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Lenoir
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $125,500
- Annual tax amount: $330
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $138,000+6.2%$113/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4369180 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $130,000+136.4%$106/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4369180 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2008 | Sold | $55,000$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330 +53.9% | $125,500 +101.1% |
| 2024 | $214 | $62,400 |
| 2023 | $214 | $62,400 |
| 2022 | $214 | $62,400 |
| 2021 | $214 -60% | $62,400 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $536 +181.1% | $54,900 |
| 2019 | $191 | $54,900 |
| 2018 | $191 | $54,900 |
| 2017 | $191 -1.2% | $54,900 |
| 2016 | $193 | $54,900 |
| 2015 | $193 -43.1% | $54,900 |
| 2014 | $339 | $54,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $54,900 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $56,000 +29.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $43,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $43,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,200 +22.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $35,300 |
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Neighborhood: 28645
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