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$225,000

Albemarle, NC 28001
Listed by Angie Pugh · Shelton Real Estate Center LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,490 sqft
Year built
1915

About this home

Calling all investors and renovation lovers! This 1915 Albemarle cottage is a prime opportunity in a highly desirable, walkable location. Just minutes from downtown, the YMCA, parks, and local amenities, this property offers both charm and convenience. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, high ceilings, and a spacious fenced backyard with a beautiful deck — perfect for outdoor living. A brand new HVAC system with new ductwork has already been installed, giving you a major head start on your renovation. Appliances are included! An almost brand new 12x20 outbuilding adds even more value and flexibility — ideal for a she shed, man cave, workshop, or studio. With endless potential, this diamond in the rough is ready to be transformed into something special. Don’t miss your chance — schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4337582
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
American & Efird Mills Inc
Status
Active
Days on market
35
On market date
January 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Central Elementary
0.29 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
508
Student:teacher ratio
15.4:1
District
Stanly County Schools
Middle
Albemarle Middle
1.81 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
407
Student:teacher ratio
16.3:1
District
Stanly County Schools
High
Albemarle High
1.12 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
369
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Stanly County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Albemarle'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).

70
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.5 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
88 / 100
Restaurants & cafes19
Grocery stores3
Parks10
Schools7
Transit stops1
Pharmacies5

Market position

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

On the market 35 days -- 50 fewer days than Albemarle's current average of 85 days.
For reference, the median list price across 162 active listings in Albemarle right now is $317,428.

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$1,505/mo
$45,000 down
$180,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,167
Property tax (est.)$188
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated February 22, 2026.

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.