For Sale $199,900
Brick Ranch with Investment Potential Near Downtown Forest City! If you're looking for a property with a great location and room to add value, take a look at this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick ranch located just minutes from downtown Forest City. With 1,454 square feet of living space and a generous 0.44-acre lot, this property offers a solid opportunity for an investor or buyer willing to put in some work. The home features a metal roof, new water heater, and some updated electrical, along with a functional floor plan and classic brick exterior. The property needs some TLC, but the existing improvements and spacious lot make it a great starting point for a renovation or investment project. Priced to sell, this one is ready for someone to bring their vision to life. The exterior offers plenty of useful space and amenities, including a covered back porch, fully fenced backyard, attached one-car carport, and a detached carport. The backyard provides just the right amount of space for outdoor activities, pets, gardening, or entertaining. An outbuilding offers convenient storage for lawn equipment, tools, or hobbies. Conveniently located close to downtown Forest City, this property offers the best of both convenience and potential. Whether you're an investor searching for your next project or a buyer looking for a home with room to improve and build equity, this property is worth a closer look!
| List Price: | $199,900 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1454 sqft |
| Parking: | Attached Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4431691 |
| Subdivision: | Other |
| Style: | Ranch |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Level |
| Year Built: | 1961 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 10-05-2026 | Listed | $199,900 | $138 |
| 01-28-2026 | Price Decrease | $619,900-1.59% | $427 |
| 01-11-2026 | Listed | $629,900 | $434 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | 2 miles | PK-05 | 4 |
| Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School | 2 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Harris Elementary School | 3 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Spindale Elementary School | 4 miles | PK-05 | 6 |
| Rutherfordton Elementary School | 5 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | 6 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 170 Franklin Drive, Forest City NC | 0 mi | $199,900 | days | |
| 148 Westhaven Street, Forest City NC | 0.2 mi | $239,900 | days | |
| 268 Brackett Road, Forest City NC | 0.2 mi | $210,000 | days | |
| 168 Collins Avenue, Forest City NC | 0.3 mi | $224,900 | days | |
| 126 Bittle Street, Forest City NC | 0.3 mi | $55,000 | days | |
| 118 Tallyhoe Street, Forest City NC | 0.3 mi | $335,000 | days |
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| Street Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Property Details |
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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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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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A Courtesy Listing Provided By Main Street Realty Group LLC
170 Franklin Drive, Forest City NC is a 1454 ft2 on a 0.440 acres Level lot. This is for $199,900. This has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 1961.
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