This solid home offers a functional floor plan with great potential for someone ready to add their own finishing touches. Enjoy a primary suite, open living, dining and kitchen concept, as well as a dedicated laundry room. Step outside to the large back deck overlooking the expansive backyard, along with a wide, shaded gravel driveway and charming covered front porch—just waiting for your favorite fall décor. Conveniently located near Locust Town Center, with the bonus of being able to ride your golf cart into town. No HOA and located in the Locust School District, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the convenience of Locust while still having the space and flexibility to make it your own. To make the deal even sweeter, the seller is offering a $5,000 credit toward your desired updates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$241Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Emily Bigford• NorthGroup Real Estate LLC
Time Limit Bid Property. 4.5% Buyer Premium chgd buyer at closing. No inspection contingencies accepted on TLB Properties. REO. Property sold As-Is w/o repair, warranty or Seller Disclosure. The Listing Broker & Seller assume no responsibility & make no guarantees as to the accuracy of info herein. Seller will accept cash or conventional offers only.
Public Records
Dec 3, 2003
Sold
$113,500
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,943 (+27.9%)
$53,553 + $144,614
$198,167
2024
$1,519
$31,645 + $96,732
$128,377
2023
$1,519 (+0.9%)
$31,645 + $96,732
$128,377
2022
$1,506 (+0.9%)
$31,645 + $96,732
$128,377
2021
$1,494 (+15.3%)
$31,645 + $96,732
$128,377
2020
$1,296 (−17.2%)
$27,750 + $77,467
$105,217
2019
$1,565 (+20.8%)
$27,750 + $77,467
$105,217
2018
$1,296 (+9.0%)
$27,750 + $77,467
$105,217
2017
$1,189 (+2.1%)
$27,750 + $77,467
$105,217
2016
$1,165 (+1.4%)
$25,803 + $77,328
$103,131
2014
$1,149
$25,803 + $77,328
$103,131
2013
$1,149 (−6.6%)
$25,803 + $77,328
$103,131
2012
$1,231
$21,908 + $78,171
$100,079
2011
$1,231
$21,908 + $78,171
$100,079
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,325
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,325
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Stanly County
APN
5575 04 70 0753
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
NR
Neighborhood Residential District
The Neighborhood Residential District provides for residential infill development surrounding the traditional City center and its logical extensions. Streets in the Neighborhood Residential District must be interconnected, according to Article 4, Streets, and Urban Open Space provided according to Article 6. A range of housing types is encouraged. Low-intensity business activity is permitted in mixed use buildings at residential scale, according to location criteria. The intensity to which permitted uses may be built is regulated by the building type which corresponds to the use.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Locust, NC • 28097
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Locust. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 517 Elm St
$307,612
$12K under list price of $320K
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