This solid home offers a functional floor plan with great potential for someone ready to add their own finishing touches. Enjoy a primary suite, open living, dining and kitchen concept, as well as a dedicated laundry room. Step outside to the large back deck overlooking the expansive backyard, along with a wide, shaded gravel driveway and charming covered front porch—just waiting for your favorite fall décor.
Conveniently located near Locust Town Center, with the bonus of being able to ride your golf cart into town. No HOA and located in the Locust School District, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the convenience of Locust while still having the space and flexibility to make it your own.
To make the deal even sweeter, the seller is offering a $5,000 credit toward your desired updates.
Under contract-show
$319,900
517 Elm St, Locust, NC 28097
3beds
1,325sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.91 Acres Lot
$310,300 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming covered front porchWide shaded gravel drivewayDedicated laundry roomPrimary suite
- 44 days
- 180
- 6
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emily Bigford e.bigford@yahoo.com,
NorthGroup Real Estate LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4416638
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: None
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave
- Laundry: In Hall, Utility Room, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,325
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,325
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
- Dimensions: 121 x 325 x 123 x 322
- Features: Cleared, Level, Open Lot
Living quarters
- Secondary features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 557504700753
- Zoning: NR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Locust
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,167
- Annual tax amount: $1,823
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$310,300
$295,000 - $326,000
$1,759/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,900+258.9%$241/sqft |
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| 1/20/2017 | Sold | $89,124+12.1%$67/sqft |
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| 1/20/2017 | Pending sale | $79,500$60/sqft |
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| 12/1/2016 | Price change | $79,500-37.5%$60/sqft |
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| 11/9/2016 | Pending sale | $127,200$96/sqft |
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| 11/9/2016 | Listed for sale | $127,200$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,823 +30.3% | $198,167 +54.4% |
| 2024 | $1,399 | $128,377 |
| 2023 | $1,399 -7.1% | $128,377 |
| 2022 | $1,506 +0.9% | $128,377 |
| 2021 | $1,494 +14.1% | $128,377 +22% |
| 2020 | $1,309 +10.1% | $105,217 |
| 2019 | $1,189 | $105,217 |
| 2018 | $1,189 | $105,217 |
| 2017 | $1,189 -8.9% | $105,217 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,305 | $103,131 |
| 2015 | $1,305 +1.3% | $103,131 |
| 2014 | $1,288 | $103,131 |
| 2013 | -- | $103,131 +3% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,079 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,079 |
| 2010 | -- | $100,079 |
| 2009 | -- | $100,079 |
| 2008 | -- | $100,079 |
| 2007 | -- | $100,079 |
| 2006 | -- | $100,079 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,079 |
| 2004 | -- | $100,079 +11.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,458 |
| 2002 | -- | $89,458 |
| 2001 | -- | $89,458 |
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Neighborhood: 28097
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Locust
- 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.




