159 Big Island Road, Forest City NC
- 3 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 2202 ft2
- 6.3 ac
For Sale $389,000
Remarks:
Back on the market due to buyer's Financing falling through! Nothing to do with the home. No inspections were done. Whether you envision a peaceful self-sustaining farming homestead, a functional equestrian estate, or a private family compound, this 6.25-acre property offers the opportunity. Perfectly blending rural charm with modern accessibility, you’ll enjoy a serene landscape of fenced pastures and woods just minutes from the shopping and dining of Forest City/Spindale and only 11 minutes from Tryon International Equestrian Center. This sprawling 2,202 sq. ft. main level living ranch features a new roof (installed four years ago) and a versatile floor plan. At its heart is a massive family room with vaulted ceilings, built-in bookcases, and a wood-burning fireplace. A second sun-drenched living area offers a mid-century modern vibe with a gas fireplace and seamless flow into the kitchen and dining spaces. A flexible adjacent room serves perfectly as a home office or formal dining area. Recently refinished hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms, freshly painted interior and new water heater (2022), this is a well-built and well-maintained home. Gated driveway. Expansion Potential: The unfinished basement with interior/exterior access is a blank canvas, already professionally waterproofed with a wall seal, dehumidification system, and sump pump. It offers an ideal footprint for a second living suite, income producing rental unit, or hobby space. With over six acres, the land itself provides the rare potential to subdivide or build additional homes. (buyer should check with the County for permitted uses) Ready for your horses or farm animals, the property includes a 2-stall barn with a dedicated feed/tack room; additional overhang shelters for livestock; a professional round pen featuring graded bluestone mix footing; Experience the best of country living without sacrificing convenience. This is more than just a home; it’s a multi-use investment with endless possibilities.
Exterior Features:
Livestock Run In
General Information:
| List Price: | $389,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 2202 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Parking Space(s) |
| MLS Number: | CAR4374398 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Style: | Ranch |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Green Area, Level, Pasture, Wooded |
| Year Built: | 1965 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 09-08-2025 | Under Contract | $174,000-3.28% | $80 |
| 07-29-2025 | Listed | $179,900 | $82 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Harris Elementary School | 3 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Rutherfordton Elementary School | 3 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Spindale Elementary School | 4 miles | PK-05 | 6 |
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | 5 miles | PK-05 | 4 |
| Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School | 5 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School | 8 miles | PK-05 | 5 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 159 Big Island Road, Forest City NC | 0 mi | $389,000 | days | |
| 1677 US 221A Highway, Forest City NC | 1.1 mi | $230,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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Property Listing Information
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159 Big Island Road, Forest City NC is a 2202 ft2 on a 6.250 acres lot. This is for $389,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 1965.
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