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Living room - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Living room - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Dining room and leading out to the sunroom - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Dining room - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Dining room - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
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Kitchen - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
kitchen - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
kitchen - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
kitchen - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Kitchen - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Sunroom - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Sunroom - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Laundry room, was a 3rd bedroom - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Primary Bedroom - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
1/2 bath - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Guest room 2 - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Guest room 2 - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Full Guest Bath - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Basement - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Basement - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Outbuilding - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Outbuilding - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Home plus the additional Lots - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
816 N Central Ave - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
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Aerial of all the lots and home - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Aerial of all the lots and home - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Aerial of all the lots and home - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Aerial of all the lots and home - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Aerial of all the lots and home - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
Aerial of all the lots and home - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
816 N Central Ave - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
816 N Central Ave - 816 Central Avenue, Locust
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$350,000

816 Central Avenue
Locust, NC 28097
Listed by Katrina Rockel · Keller Williams Lake Norman
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
2,354 sqft
Year built
1961

About this home

Estate sale opportunity in Locust with no HOA! Situated on a private 1.84-acre unrestricted lot with a large carport, plenty of additional parking, a large outbuilding, and a roof replaced in 2020, this ranch home offers immense potential for investors or buyers ready to bring their vision. To expand your private retreat even further, two additional connecting lots are available for purchase separately: Parcel ID 557603419924 (1.44 acres) and Parcel ID 557603416674 (1.56 acres), bringing the total combined potential to just under 5 acres. Inside, the home features a functional open floor plan with a spacious living room centered around a fireplace (note: the main fireplace flue has been sealed off), a connecting dining room, and a bright, relaxing sunroom that offers wonderful views of the private backyard. The kitchen is equipped with tons of cabinets, storage space, and an eat-up breakfast bar, with stainless steel appliances that convey including the refrigerator, microwave, range, and dishwasher. The main level currently features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1 half bathroom, with the 3rd original bedroom currently utilized as a laundry room that can easily be converted back. Utility features include city water connection, a septic system (with the option to hook up to city sewer for additional fees), and an on-site well that is currently used to water the garden. Please note that the home is sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS with no repairs by the seller. The property needs TLC, including addressing foundation issues, moisture, and fungal growth in the basement, as well as some fungal growth in a few areas on the main floor. An official report from Foundation Drs is available and can be shared with seriously interested parties. The spacious basement holds incredible potential for additional finished space once the structural and moisture concerns are properly handled. Located just moments from all the quaint local shops and restaurants of Locust, this property combines quiet country freedom with everyday convenience.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4435834
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
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
Locust Elementary
1.58 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
423
Student:teacher ratio
16.9:1
District
Stanly County Schools
Middle
West Stanly Middle School
2.46 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
550
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Stanly County Schools
High
Stanly Early College High
11.33 mi away · Grades 9-13
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
178
Student:teacher ratio
22.3:1
District
Stanly County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Locust'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).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$70,000 down
$280,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,816
Property tax (est.)$292
Home insurance (est.)$150

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