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$31,999
1243 Beechwood Drive
Newton, NC 28658
DOM: 102 d
Fairway Acres in Newton has the feel of an established residential pocket where larger lots, mature trees, and long-settled streets set the tone.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Fairway Acres, Newton
Fairway Acres in Newton has the feel of an established residential pocket where larger lots, mature trees, and long-settled streets set the tone. The neighborhood’s setting leans spacious rather than compact, with many homes tucked on generous parcels and several properties offering room for gardens, workshops, decks, and outdoor living. It is the kind of place where the landscape matters as much as the house itself.
"Room to spread out is part of the neighborhood’s everyday appeal."
The housing mix is rooted in single-family homes, with construction spanning from the late 1970s through newer builds completed in 2025. That range gives Fairway Acres a layered look: classic ranch and split-level homes sit alongside updated brick residences and recent new construction with open-concept layouts, vaulted ceilings, and finished bonus spaces. Many homes feature brick exteriors, and garages are common, along with details like fireplaces, sunrooms, screened porches, decks, and basement storage or finished lower levels.
Lot sizes are a real defining feature here. Some homes sit on roughly an acre or more, and the wooded, level, or gently sloped parcels create a sense of breathing room that is increasingly hard to find. Exterior spaces are often used well, whether that means fenced yards, patios, workshops, or a detached garage with storage above.
Fairway Acres does not read like a packed amenity community; instead, its appeal comes from the homes themselves and the setting around them. The daily rhythm is shaped by private yards, established streets, and easy access to nearby services. Several listings point to close-by shopping, movie theaters, restaurants, and golf, while others highlight the convenience of reaching major roadways and regional destinations without giving up a residential feel.
"It’s a neighborhood built for space, storage, and easy living near town conveniences."
Fairway Acres sits in Newton, with remarks calling out quick access to downtown Newton, Hickory, Conover, and I-40, plus convenient routes to 321 and the broader Hickory/Charlotte corridor. The neighborhood is also described as being near Catawba Country Club, shopping, movie theaters, and restaurants, with some homes noting easy drives toward Charlotte or Blowing Rock. School assignments commonly point to Startown Elementary, Maiden Middle, and Maiden High, placing the community within a familiar Catawba County school pattern. For buyers who want an established setting with practical access to everyday destinations, Fairway Acres lands in a well-connected part of town.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Newton
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Closed sales from MLS history for Fairway Acres, Newton
Fairway Acres median sale price is $350,000, down 23.6% from a year ago; Newton is up 8.7%.
+8 outside price range.
The Fairway Acres real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 75 days. With 0 active listings and 5 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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