881 Handy Road, Denton, NC

About the home

Gracious Living at its best! Large home with more than ample space for living and entertaining. 2 Bedrooms on the main level with en suite baths, plus a hall half bath, formal dining room, wood-paneled office with bay window, large living room with fireplace (gas Logs included) and deck access, great kitchen with plenty of prep space, sunroom with deck access, family room, back foyer for family and friends’ entry with walk-in pantry, laundry room, and lower-level garage space. From the family room, there is an upstairs bedroom and bath. From the foyer, stairs lead up to a craft room (with walk-in attic access) and down to the basement, which has a full bath, a game room with terrace access, and tons of unfinished space for future development. The lower level also includes a workshop and the utility area for all HVAC components. One is availed a real plus living near a small town like Denton. Its residents are friendly, industrious, and civic-minded. It’s the center of several festivals during the year, with a quaint, centrally located city park. Four miles down the road is the well-known “Denton Farm Park,” home to the popular “Christmas Train,” musical events, and special-interest demonstrations. This property also offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a short drive to the Uwharrie National Forest, High Rock Land, Badin Lake, and Lake Tillery for year-round boating, fishing, kayaking, and Hiking. A beautiful, family-oriented park (Dan Nicholas) near historic Salisbury, NC, also offers fishing, hiking, waterfowl viewing, and more. More activities are found just 30 min. The NC Zoo in Asheboro is listed as one of the finest in the nation. Close to the zoo is Seagrove, NC, a major center for buying the finest grades of pottery from its highly skilled resident artisans. You'll have plenty to do and see from your central Location at 881 Handy Road. Plus MUCH MUCH More.

Price in context

• Asking $155 per square foot.
• That is 52% below the $325 median across 5 active $1.5M+ homes in Denton.
• 5th highest asking price of 5 active $1.5M+ homes in Denton.
• Largest by living area of the 3 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 89 days on the market, listed 2026-07-13.
• County tax assessment $878,770; the asking price is 1.23× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: None, Davidson County, ZIP 27239.

Straight-line distances

• Charlotte Country Club: 45.9 mi
• Uptown Charlotte: 47.5 mi
• SouthPark Mall: 49.8 mi
• Wilson Air Center (private aviation, CLT): 52.4 mi
• Quail Hollow Club: 52.6 mi
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 52.8 mi

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Denton
• Middle: South Davidson
• High: South Davidson

School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.

Features

Style

Traditional

Levels

One and One Half

Construction

Brick Partial, Vinyl, Wood

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

4 full, 1 half

Basement

Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Attic Walk In, Entrance Foyer, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Level, Wooded

County

Davidson

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See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.