$559,000
About this home
Room to roam, room to grow, and timeless character—welcome to 2405 Startown Road in Newton! Situated on a sprawling, flat 1.75-acre lot, this inviting home blends rural charm with convenient access to major highways. Original real hardwood floors add warmth and beauty, while the updated kitchen creates a welcoming place to cook, gather, and entertain. Cedar-lined closets offer a distinctive touch, complemented by fresh interior paint, updated faucets, and replacement of most lighting fixtures. Looking for room to expand? The approximately 1,300-square-foot unfinished basement offers the opportunity to create additional living space tailored to your needs, subject to permitting and applicable requirements. Imagine a recreation room, home gym, creative studio, or additional gathering space! Thoughtful improvements include a metal roof and siding installed in 2021, a new water heater in 2026, and a newer HVAC system. Solar panels installed in 2022 will be paid off at closing and convey to the buyers, while a Tesla charger adds everyday convenience. A two-car attached garage PLUS a three-car detached garage with an included workshop provide exceptional space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, and projects. Outside, the fully fenced backyard invites outdoor gatherings, gardening, and relaxing evenings. Established raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry bushes, muscadine vines, and fig trees bring the pleasure of homegrown fruit right to your backyard. Located in a USDA-eligible area, this property offers the opportunity for 100% financing for qualified buyers, subject to lender and program approval. Discover the space, versatility, and country charm to make this home your own!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4434589
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- October 23, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Catawba County Schools
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
- District
- Catawba County Schools
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student:teacher ratio
- 26.5:1
- District
- Catawba County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Newton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 1 days ago.
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