Gracious living at its best at 881 Handy Road. This spacious home is built for both daily living and entertaining, with 2 main-level bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, plus a half bath, formal dining room, wood-paneled office with bay window, and a large living room with gas-log fireplace and deck access. The kitchen offers generous prep space, along with a sunroom and family room. A back foyer includes a walk-in pantry, laundry, and garage access. Upstairs, a bedroom and bath sit above the family room, and a separate stair leads to a craft room and walk-in attic. The basement features a full bath, a game room with terrace access, a workshop, a utility area, and abundant unfinished space. Enjoy Denton's friendly, community-minded charm, festivals, and city park, plus Denton Farm Park, Uwharrie National Forest, nearby lakes, Dan Nicholas Park, the North Carolina Zoo, and Seagrove pottery, all just a short drive away. Plenty to enjoy from a convenient home base at 881 Handy Rd in Denton.
For sale
$1,080,000
881 Handy Rd, Denton, NC 27239
3beds
3,943sqft
Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
20.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Craft roomDeck accessFamily roomTerrace accessHalf bathWalk-in atticSpacious home
- 118 days
- 341
- 17
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andy N. Morris 336-848-7785,
Uwharrie Real Estate
Source: Triad MLS,MLS#: 1227604
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry
- Level: Main
Game room
- Level: Lower
Great room
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Connection, Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished, Basement
- Attic: Partially Floored,Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,955
- Total interior livable area: 3,943 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,943
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 20.4 Acres
- Features: Partially Wooded, Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1000700000008A00
- Zoning: RA1
- Special conditions: Owner Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Denton
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $878,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,711
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 118 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,080,000$274/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4403376 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Pending sale | $1,080,000$274/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4403376 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,080,000+111.8%$274/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4403376 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2017 | Sold | $510,000 |
Source:  Triad MLS #801249 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $562,290 |
| 2025 | $3,767 | $562,290 |
| 2024 | $3,767 | $562,290 |
| 2023 | $3,767 +4.7% | $562,290 |
| 2022 | $3,599 | $562,290 |
| 2021 | $3,599 +6.3% | $562,290 +6.3% |
| 2020 | $3,384 | $528,820 |
| 2019 | -- | $528,820 -8.8% |
| 2018 | $3,464 | $579,650 -2.5% |
| 2017 | $3,464 | $594,720 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $3,464 | $549,440 |
| 2015 | $3,464 -8.1% | $549,440 -6.7% |
| 2014 | $3,769 | $588,940 |
| 2013 | -- | $588,940 |
| 2012 | -- | $588,940 |
| 2011 | -- | $588,940 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 27239
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Denton
- Middle: South Davidson
- High: South Davidson
Source: Triad MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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