Single Family Residence at 601 E Saunders Avenue, Newton
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$185,000

601 E Saunders Avenue
Newton, NC 28658
Listed by Nikki Brown · CENTURY 21 Rucker Real Estate
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
864 sqft
Year built
1969

About this home

This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch at 601 E Saunders Ave offers approximately 864 square feet of functional one-level living, hardwood floors, an open layout, split-bedroom floor plan, and spacious front and back yards. The kitchen includes existing appliances, making this home both practical and ready for your personal vision. Whether you're purchasing your first home, downsizing, or looking to expand your rental portfolio, this property offers an opportunity to create value and make it your own. Conveniently located in Newton with easy access to everyday amenities and surrounding communities. Don't just look at the house—look at the possibilities!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4416913
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Eastview Heights
Status
Active
Days on market
43
On market date
August 24, 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.

Elementary
South Newton Elementary
0.87 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
349
Student:teacher ratio
15.2:1
District
Newton Conover City Schools
Middle
Newton-Conover Middle
4.81 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
633
Student:teacher ratio
16.2:1
District
Newton Conover City Schools
High
Discovery High School
1.28 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
210
Student:teacher ratio
23.3:1
District
Newton Conover City 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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

29
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
38 / 100
Restaurants & cafes3
Grocery stores2
Parks2
Schools0
Transit stops8
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 43 days -- 32 fewer days than Newton's current average of 75 days.
For reference, the median list price across 177 active listings in Newton right now is $319,900.

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$37,000 down
$148,000 loan
Principal & interest$960
Property tax (est.)$154
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 10 days 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.