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$445,000

Monroe, NC 28112
Listed by Matthew Keefe · EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
1,959 sqft
Year built
1973

About this home

Welcome to your own private slice of Union County countryside! Situated on approximately 3.4 beautiful acres just minutes from downtown Monroe, this unique property offers the perfect combination of peaceful rural living, usable land, and endless possibilities. Surrounded by larger acreage tracts and open space, you'll enjoy the privacy, tranquility, and freedom that are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath, with bonus, home offers comfortable living space and provides plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy everyday life. The inviting floor plan features generously sized living areas, abundant natural light, and the flexibility today's buyers are looking for. Whether you're hosting family gatherings, working from home, or simply enjoying a quiet evening, this home offers the space and comfort to fit a variety of lifestyles. Bring your animals, gardening dreams, outdoor hobbies, recreational equipment, or simply your desire for space and privacy. A fenced animal area is already in place, making this property an excellent fit for hobby farmers, homesteaders, or anyone who appreciates country living. Imagine starting your mornings with peaceful views of your acreage with fruit trees, spending weekends outdoors, and enjoying the serenity that comes with owning your own land. One of the standout features of this property is the impressive detached workshop. This versatile building offers tremendous potential and can easily serve as a workshop, hobby space, storage facility, home business location, studio, equipment storage area, or the ultimate project space. Whether you're a craftsman, mechanic, entrepreneur, collector, artist, or someone who simply needs additional room, this detached building creates opportunities that are hard to find in today's market. Additional outdoor improvements include a storage shed that adds even more functionality and convenience. The expansive grounds provide ample room for gardening, outdoor entertaining, recreational vehicles, equipment, future improvements, and countless other possibilities. With over three acres to enjoy, you'll have the flexibility to create the lifestyle you've always envisioned. The combination of open space, mature trees, and peaceful surroundings creates an atmosphere that feels like a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The property's rural setting provides the privacy and quiet many buyers crave while still offering convenient access to shopping, dining, schools, medical facilities, and major transportation routes. Enjoy the best of both worlds, country living with the convenience of nearby amenities. Whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or enjoying a night out, you'll appreciate the accessibility this location provides. Properties that offer acreage, privacy, usable land, outbuildings, and this level of versatility are becoming increasingly rare in Union County. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, hobby farm, mini homestead, investment opportunity, or simply a place where you can enjoy a little more freedom and elbow room, this property checks all the boxes. Picture yourself enjoying evenings under the Carolina sky, tending a garden, caring for animals, working on projects in the workshop, or simply appreciating the peace and quiet that comes with owning acreage. If you've been dreaming of a property that offers space, privacy, functionality, and unlimited potential, 3003 Joe Griffin Road is ready to welcome you home. Come experience the lifestyle, freedom, and possibilities that make this Monroe property truly special. This is more than just a home—it's an opportunity to create the life you've always wanted. Septic permit is for 3 beds, this has a 4th bed/2nd primary suite added on. Listed as 3 bed due to permit. Fiber internet is being run to the home now. The new owner will have the option.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4390560
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
NONE
Status
Active
Days on market
8
On market date
June 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Benton Heights Elementary
8.8 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
500
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Union County Public Schools
Middle
East Union Middle
6.9 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
672
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Union County Public Schools
High
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
8.43 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
809
Student:teacher ratio
18.4:1
District
Union County Public Schools

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$89,000 down
$356,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,309
Property tax (est.)$371
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 16, 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.