187 J Morgan Street, Forest City NC
- 4 Bed
- 3 Bath
- 1746 ft2
- 0.6 ac
For Sale $489,000
Remarks:
Welcome to this beautifully updated one-story brick home lovingly nicknamed "Brickster" with a full finished basement, ideally located near downtown Forest City. Built in 1956, this mid-century modern home blends timeless charm with modern updates throughout its 3,392 sq. ft. The main floor features three bedrooms and two full baths. One bedroom is currently being used as an office and has double barn doors that open to the living room as well as a door that can be accessed from the hallway. A spacious living room with a stacked stone wood burning fireplace, a formal dining area, and a laundry chute for added convenience. Hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen was fully remodeled in 2025 and showcases granite countertops, new natural gas range, wall oven, pantry, dishwasher, large workstation sink, stainless hood, recessed lighting and LVP flooring — while keeping the home’s original charm with 12 feet of slanted windows overlooking the front yard and a stacked stone accent wall. The finished basement offers an additional living room with a brick wall and wood-burning fireplace (has gas logs but gas has been disconnected) , built-in cabinets and full-size refrigerator. 1 Bedroom, and a remodeled 2024 bathroom, plus a recreation/flex room and laundry room. A walk-out entrance provides easy access to the backyard. There is a small creek at the edge of the property. Set on a .6-acre wooded corner lot, this home offers privacy while being minutes from shops, schools, and restaurants. Enjoy watching as the deer visit the property daily. New central A/C (2025), new gas hot water heater (2021), New roof and windows (2011). A perfect blend of mid-century character and modern living. Furnishings are not included but are negotiable. Owner is Agent / NC Licensed Real Estate Broker
General Information:
| List Price: | $489,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1746 sqft |
| Parking: | Attached Carport |
| MLS Number: | CAR4313150 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Style: | Ranch |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Corner Lot |
| Year Built: | 1956 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 11-07-2025 | Listed | $489,000 | $281 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | 1 miles | PK-05 | 4 |
| Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School | 2 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Harris Elementary School | 4 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Spindale Elementary School | 5 miles | PK-05 | 6 |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | 5 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School | 6 miles | PK-05 | 5 |
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Properties For Sale Nearby
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 187 J Morgan Street, Forest City NC | 0 mi | $489,000 | days | |
| 185 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City NC | 0.1 mi | $272,000 | days | |
| 236 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City NC | 0.1 mi | $264,900 | days | |
| 129 Carolina Avenue, Forest City NC | 0.2 mi | $255,000 | days | |
| 282 Arlington Street, Forest City NC | 0.3 mi | $189,000 | days | |
| 209 Arlington Street, Forest City NC | 0.3 mi | $209,900 | 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
A Courtesy Listing Provided By AVL Living LLC
187 J Morgan Street, Forest City NC is a 1746 ft2 on a 0.600 acres lot. This is for $489,000. This has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1956.
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