Brick c.1948 Three Bedroom North Carolina Home For Sale $74K
OHU50K Notes $74,000
Brick c.1948 Three-Bedroom, one-Bath North Carolina Home For Sale. It features a screened porch, detached parking structure, hardwood floors, French doors and fireplace. Located on a half acre lot close to library and pizza parlor.
Realtor Comments
Check out this nice brick 3-bedroom 1 bathroom. Some renovation has been done. Just wait for the next inspiration to make this wonderful home a masterpiece. Located in the quiet town of Aulander, NC make easy access to both Greenville, NC and the Tidewater VA area. Home being sold AS IS.
- 3 bed
- 1 bath
- Build date 1948
Pros
• Very Affordable Cost of Living
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Overall cost of living is ~26% lower than the U.S. average and ~18% below NC average, with extremely low housing costs—median home ~$65 K and rent around $780/month
• Small‑Town, Close‑Knit Community
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Tight community with deep roots: local hardware store owner has served for 45 years, and residents rally around new spots like “Breaking Bread” family restaurant
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Reviews praise it as “a great place to raise a family” with welcoming neighbors .
• Cultural & Racial Diversity
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Population nearly evenly split between White and Black residents (~43% White, ~47% Black), offering a racially diverse environment by Northeastern NC standards
• Elementary School Ratings
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Aulander Elementary earns solid marks: grade “B” overall, with math proficiency at 57% and reading at 47%, and ranked #372 in NC
Cons
• Limited Job Market & Low Income
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Unemployment is high (
12%) and median household income ($42 K) trails state average. Local economy struggles due to population decline and employer closures -
Closure of key businesses (like a peanut processing plant) led to significant job loss .
• High Crime Rates
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Crime is ~42–53% higher than NC average, with property crime especially elevated (~1 in 29 chance of victimization). Violent crime is around national average (1 in 717 chance)
• Fewer Amenities & Low Walkability
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Sparse downtown with many vacant storefronts, minimal dining/shopping—residents rely on vehicles .
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No public transit; commutes are long (~31 minutes average), and walkability is poor
• Education & Health Service Gaps
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While elementary school performs respectably, overall school graduation rate is low (~66%), with limited middle/high school presence locally
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Health infrastructure is limited—few clinics/hospitals nearby .
• Ongoing Population Decline
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Population dropped from ~895 in 2010 to ~763 in 2020, resulting in closed businesses and dwindling local services
