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$174,900

7696 W NC 10 Highway
Vale, NC 28168
Listed by Garrett Osborne · COMPASS
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,144 sqft
Year built
1960

About this home

Situated on approximately 1.18 acres in Vale, this 1960 brick ranch offers an opportunity for buyers looking to renovate, personalize, or invest in a property with additional space and outbuildings. Featuring 1,144 heated square feet, three bedrooms, one full bathroom, an attached one-car garage, and a detached workshop, the property provides a practical starting point for a variety of possibilities. Inside, the home features a traditional floor plan with a spacious living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The living room offers wood-paneled walls, a brick fireplace with a raised hearth, and a large front window that brings natural light into the space. The kitchen features wood cabinetry, ample counter space, a peninsula-style counter, and room for a dining area. Hardwood flooring is in the bedrooms and hallway, adding character to the interior. The home's existing finishes provide an opportunity for updates and improvements according to the next owner's preferences. Outside offers a generous amount of yard space surrounding the home. A rear concrete patio provides an additional outdoor area, while the attached one-car garage and detached workshop offer space for storage, equipment, projects, or hobbies. These additional structures add versatility beyond the home's interior living space. With its brick exterior, single-level layout, substantial lot, and additional outbuildings, this property presents an opportunity for renovation-minded buyers or those looking for a home they can make their own.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4437599
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 27, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Banoak Elementary
0.11 mi away · Grades 0-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
284
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Catawba County Schools
Middle
Jacobs Fork Middle
3.36 mi away · Grades 7-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
493
Student:teacher ratio
17.6:1
District
Catawba County Schools
High
Challenger Early College High
10.83 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
344
Student:teacher ratio
26.5:1
District
Catawba County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Vale'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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

10
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.3 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Vale, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 92 fewer days than Vale's current average of 93 days.
For reference, the median list price across 60 active listings in Vale right now is $234,950.

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$34,980 down
$139,920 loan
Principal & interest$908
Property tax (est.)$146
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 6 hr ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.