
$569,985 $195/sqft
246 Amber Glen Drive
Locust, NC 28097
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,928 sqft · 2026 · 21 d ago
Amber Glen reads as one of Locust’s newer residential pockets, with a polished, just-built feel that comes through immediately in the street scene.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Amber Glen, Locust
Amber Glen reads as one of Locust’s newer residential pockets, with a polished, just-built feel that comes through immediately in the street scene. The homes are large, the lots are still taking shape, and the overall impression is of a community designed around comfort, extra space, and modern finishes. With prices centered in the upper-middle range, it has the look and feel of a fresh neighborhood where buyers are getting newly constructed space without losing the small-town setting.
"New construction, generous layouts, and a composed suburban setting define the first impression here."
The neighborhood is made up of single-family homes, all from 2026, so the architecture feels cohesive and current. Floor plans here lean spacious, with 4 to 5 bedrooms and 3 to 4 baths, plus the kind of features that make daily living feel easy: main-level guest suites, lofts, private studies, formal dining rooms, and large kitchen islands. Many homes feature carriage-style garage extensions, covered porches, EVP flooring, and open family room, kitchen, and breakfast areas that keep the main level connected and practical. The repeated presence of gas cooktops, wall ovens, stainless appliances, and walk-in closets gives the community a distinctly upgraded presentation.
Amber Glen’s feel is shaped just as much by its outdoor and neighborhood features as by the interiors. Every sampled home includes a garage, and every one also references a pool, which suggests a strong amenity-driven lifestyle within the community. Covered porches and extended rear porches add to the sense of relaxed indoor-outdoor living, while the newer construction and clean layouts keep the rhythm of the neighborhood straightforward and uncluttered. It is the kind of place where the homes themselves do much of the work: generous storage, flexible rooms, and finishes that are meant to be lived in rather than just admired.
"This is a neighborhood built around space, convenience, and a polished new-home finish."
Amber Glen sits in Locust, close to the center of town and tied to the Locust school feeder pattern, with Locust Elementary, West Stanly Middle, and West Stanly High as the commonly associated schools. The community’s location in Locust places it within the broader Stanly County setting, giving it a small-town backdrop while still keeping everyday services within reach. Public remarks do not spell out specific drive times to highways or downtown districts, so the clearest way to understand the setting is by its Locust address and neighborhood-scale convenience. For buyers who want a newer subdivision feel in a familiar local setting, Amber Glen delivers a straightforward location and a clean school assignment profile.
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3 recently sold in Amber Glen, Locust
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jul 10 2026 | $565,000 | 130 | 3,591 sq ft | 100.0% | $157 |
| | Jul 9 2026 | $584,990 | 52 | 3,591 sq ft | 97.9% | $163 |
| | Jun 4 2026 | $568,570 | 94 | 3,193 sq ft | 98.8% | $178 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Amber Glen, Locust
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The Amber Glen real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 94 days. With 10 active listings and 3 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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