178 Watkins Drive, Forest City NC
- 5 Bed
- 4 Bath
- 3364 ft2
- 1.9 ac
For Sale $795,000
Remarks:
"Stunning and Classic" This Williamsburg Style Home on 1.9 acres in Forest City has 5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Bathrooms, primary on main floor, Formal Living and Dining, Den and Family Room. Beautiful and Elegant touches throughout the home include Brick Floor in the 2 story Foyer, 3 Fireplaces, Open Kitchen Breakfast Room and Cheerful Sunroom off the Den overlooking the Courtyard. All the Formal and Informal areas you expect to find in a Grand 5000 SF Home. The property is surrounded by lovely mature landscaping. This home is located in one of Forest City and Rutherford Counties most desirable locations. The convenient location of this home to everything in Rutherford County is amazing. Situated for easy access to US Hwy 74 making commute to neighboring Asheville, Charlotte and Spartanburg handy. A Great Home for a Multi Generation or larger family. PRICE ADJUSTMENT!
Exterior Features:
Other - See Remarks
Interior Features:
Attic Walk In, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Other - See Remarks
General Information:
| List Price: | $795,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 3364 sqft |
| Parking: | Attached Carport |
| MLS Number: | CAR4243917 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Style: | Williamsburg |
| Bathrooms: | 4 |
| Lot Description: | Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Paved, Private |
| Year Built: | 1974 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Forest City-Dunbar |
| Middle: | East Middle |
| High: | East Rutherford |
Lane Yates
704-232-7238
Broker In Charge
Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 07-24-2025 | Price Decrease | $795,000-19.29% | $237 |
| 06-02-2025 | Listed | $985,000 | $293 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School | 2 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Harris Elementary School | 2 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | 2 miles | PK-05 | 4 |
| Spindale Elementary School | 4 miles | PK-05 | 6 |
| Rutherfordton Elementary School | 6 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | 7 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
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Properties For Sale Nearby
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 178 Watkins Drive, Forest City NC | 0 mi | $795,000 | days | |
| 301 Doggett Road, Forest City NC | 0.1 mi | $599,000 | days | |
| 259 Ive Bright Drive, Forest City NC | 0.6 mi | $275,000 | days | |
| 148 Westhaven Street, Forest City NC | 0.6 mi | $275,000 | days | |
| 284 Brackett Road, Forest City NC | 0.6 mi | $225,000 | days | |
| 281 Quail Run, Forest City NC | 0.7 mi | $532,000 | 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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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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Property Listing Information
A Courtesy Listing Provided By Porter's Real Estate
178 Watkins Drive, Forest City NC is a 3364 ft2 on a 1.900 acres lot. This is for $795,000. This has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and was built in 1974.
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