ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! Beautiful ~ 62 acres bordered by 0.4 miles of Buffalo Creek with lovely 1860s farm house, multiple outbuildings, and over 1100 ft of road frontage along Merton Road in the peaceful countryside outside of Fallston. Well-maintained home has original 5 panel solid wood doors & wainscoting. Living room w/ fireplace, dining room, den w/ fireplace. Updated kitchen w/ oak cabinets, granite, pendant lighting, & stainless steel appliances. Large utility room off kitchen. One bedroom on main, 3 bedrooms and bonus room upstairs. Neat and clean. Newer windows. HUGE ~2500 sf workshop w/ garage bay, electricity and water. Also, THREE CAR detached garage for additional space. Large 4 stall shed and additional storage trailer and outbuildings. Some acreage is planted with pines and in the forestry program giving tax benefits. Land could be cleared for livestock or pasture. Build a family compound or your dream cabin in the woods by the creek. Call for more information!
Closed
$825,000
130 Merton Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090
4beds
2,513sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
62 Acres Lot
$842,300 Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$1,808 Estimated rent
Home value
$842,300
$623,000 - $1.14M
$1,808/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 29, 2025 at 01:31pm
Listing Provided by:
Becca Schweppe beccaschweppe@kw.com,
Keller Williams Unified
Bought with:
Brent Heavner
Premier South
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4266172
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Laundry: Utility Room, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,513
- Total interior livable area: 2,513 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,513
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Space(s), Other - See Remarks, Garage on Main Level
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other - See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range
- Waterfront features: None, Creek, Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 62 Acres
- Features: Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop, Other
- Parcel number: portion of 35468
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Estate
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: County Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Lawndale
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $825,000-7.8%$328/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $895,000-10.1%$356/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000+10.7%$396/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Listing removed | $899,000$358/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4207615 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Price change | $899,000-7.8%$358/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $754 | $295,460 |
| 2023 | $754 | $295,460 |
| 2022 | $754 +0.3% | $295,460 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28090
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Fallston ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Burns MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 3/10Burns High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fallston School
- Middle: Burns Middle
- High: Burns
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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