$185,000
About this home
Fixer-upper with GREAT bones and tons of potential! This charming home features a rocking-chair front porch that wraps around to the side entrance, along with tall ceilings and beautiful original details throughout. The main level offers a dedicated dining room separated from the spacious living room by original French doors. Don’t miss the original green glass dining room light fixture—a beautiful piece of the home’s historic character. Just off the living room is a versatile office or sunroom, also featuring double French doors. Three generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located on the main floor, along with a convenient laundry area just off the hallway and kitchen. Fixed stairs lead to a hidden gem—the partially finished attic, offering additional square footage and endless possibilities. While the attic is not currently heated, adding a mini-split could transform it into a fantastic bonus room, office, or private retreat. The full basement features tall ceilings and provides excellent access to the home’s electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. With its exterior entrance, the basement offers potential for additional finished living space. Zoned in one of the city’s most flexible districts, this property offers the unique opportunity for residential or business use, making it an appealing option for a homeowner, investor, or entrepreneur. Located within walking distance of Lenoir’s thriving downtown district, Arts Council, shopping, dining, and local businesses. Parking is located behind the home and accessed via a shared driveway. Bring your vision and turn this diamond in the rough into a beautiful, character-filled historic home or unique business space in a convenient downtown location!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4425210
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- September 15, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- 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
- 495
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
- District
- Caldwell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- Caldwell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
- District
- Caldwell County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Lenoir'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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Lenoir, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 30 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.