Looking for a quiet home with a rural feel near Newton and Hickory? This thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home at 908 E 1st St in Newton offers 1,260 square feet of comfortable living space on a .38-acre lot. Built in 1963, the home combines a peaceful setting with easy access to local city life.
Inside, the home has been updated throughout with fresh, modern finishes and a move-in-ready feel. The lot offers space for outdoor time, gardening, or simply enjoying quiet mornings. You can live close to the shops, dining, and services of Newton while staying within easy reach of Hickory.
If you’re searching for an updated home, rural property, or comfortable living near Newton and Hickory, this home is worth a look. Conveniently located near local roads for an easy commute.
Under contract-no show
Price cut: $10K (8/26)
$224,900
908 E 1st St, Newton, NC 28658
2beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.38 Acres Lot
$222,500 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh modern finishesPeaceful settingMove-in-ready feel
- 89 days
- 637
- 49
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Fred Gennaro fredgennaro@kw.com,
Keller Williams Advantage
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4392573
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,260
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Other - See Remarks
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Grass Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3740103582970000
- Zoning: R-20A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,361
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 90 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: None, Paved
Estimated market value
$222,500
$211,000 - $234,000
$1,334/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Pending sale | $224,900$178/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $224,900-4.3%$178/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $234,900-1.7%$186/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $239,000-2.4%$190/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Price change | $244,900-2%$194/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+400%$198/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Sold | $50,000-61.5%$40/sqft |
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| 4/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $129,999$103/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4249455 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,361 | $160,400 |
| 2024 | $1,361 | $160,400 |
| 2023 | $1,361 +154.3% | $160,400 +234.2% |
| 2022 | $535 | $48,000 |
| 2021 | $535 | $48,000 |
| 2020 | $535 | $48,000 |
| 2019 | $535 -0.6% | $48,000 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $539 | $48,300 |
| 2017 | $539 +14.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $472 | -- |
| 2015 | $472 | $48,300 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $472 | $46,700 |
| 2013 | $472 | -- |
| 2012 | $472 | -- |
| 2011 | $472 -12.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $539 | -- |
| 2009 | $539 +99.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $270 +2.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $264 +14.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $231 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 28658
Nearby schools
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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