Completely remodeled brick home in historic downtown Newton! Renovation completed January 2023 with quality craftsmanship throughout. The beauty and character of this home were maintained with the brick exterior, original solid red oak hardwoods & the timeless front door. The interior was taken down to the studs and has new wiring, plumbing, fixtures, doors, & trim. Step into the spacious living room open on both sides featuring a beautiful fireplace with gas logs. The formal dining showcases original built-ins, board & batten Wainscoting and a separate entrance with a cozy brick porch. There is a large den with a wood-burning fireplace, detailed trim-work, a wet bar, and a Pella slider door that leads to a fabulous covered terrace for outdoor living enjoyment. The stunning kitchen features custom cabinets, quartz countertops, a decorative backsplash, a large island, under-cabinet lighting and LG appliances including a gas range. The main-level primary suite has walk-in and shoe closets plus a luxury bath featuring a floor-to-ceiling porcelain tile shower with a frameless door and porcelain tile flooring. A main-level laundry and half bath finish out the breathtaking main floor. Upstairs you will find 3 spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets and built-ins, plus 3 additional hall closets! The walk-out basement hosts a double garage, workshop and tons of storage. HVAC, water heater, roof, gutters, windows, exterior doors, garage door and walkways all replaced in 2022/2023. Re-coated driveway 2025. Extensive landscaping with established perennials & evergreens, LED landscape lighting and a backyard privacy hedge. See attachments for a complete list of all this home has to offer!
Closed
$468,000
628 W 8th St, Newton, NC 28658
4beds
2,777sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.32 Acres Lot
$473,500 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$2,137 Estimated rent
Home value
$473,500
$426,000 - $526,000
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Brick homeWood-burning fireplaceCozy brick porchOriginal built-insBrick exteriorStunning kitchenSpacious bedrooms
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Listing Provided by:
Elizabeth Franklin elizabethfranklin@mail.com,
Realty Executives of Hickory
Bought with:
Brad Whitley
Premier South
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4317518
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Workshop
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,777
- Total interior livable area: 2,777 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,777
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3730127685620000
- Zoning: R-11
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Sold | $468,000-1.5%$169/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4317518 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $474,900+9.2%$171/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4317518 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2023 | Sold | $435,000+2.4%$157/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3916556 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2022 | Pending sale | $425,000$153/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3916556 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000+157.6%$153/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3916556 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2022 | Sold | $165,000+37.5%$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2012 | Sold | $120,000$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,366 | $396,700 |
| 2024 | $3,366 +38% | $396,700 +38% |
| 2023 | $2,439 +28% | $287,500 +68.2% |
| 2022 | $1,906 | $170,900 |
| 2021 | $1,906 | $170,900 |
| 2020 | $1,906 | $170,900 |
| 2019 | $1,906 +23.7% | $170,900 +23.7% |
| 2018 | $1,541 | $138,200 |
| 2017 | $1,541 -2.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,579 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,579 | $138,220 -11.6% |
| 2014 | $1,579 | $156,300 |
| 2013 | $1,579 | -- |
| 2012 | $1,579 | -- |
| 2011 | $1,579 +7.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,464 +0.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,458 | -- |
| 2008 | $1,458 +2% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,429 +18.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,208 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28658
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10South Newton ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Newton-Conover MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 6/10Newton-Conover HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Newton
- Middle: Newton Conover
- High: Newton Conover
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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- North Carolina
- Catawba County
- Newton
- 28658
- 628 W 8th St
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