For Sale $185,000
Priced below appraisal value! Step back in time with this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, originally built in 1890 and full of character. Lovingly maintained and in good condition, the home offers timeless details along with plenty of space to enjoy both indoors and out. Set on a spacious 1.44-acre lot just outside the city limits, this property offers privacy and room to spread out while still being conveniently located within approximately 10 minutes of restaurants, shopping, and downtown Forest City. Multiple enclosed porches provide additional space and add to the home's classic appeal. The HVAC was replaced in 2025, providing an important recent update. The property also features several storage options including a 12x14 outbuilding, as well as a convenient storage room attached to the carport. If you're looking for a home with history, charm, acreage, and convenience, this one is worth a look!
| List Price: | $185,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1498 sqft |
| Parking: | Detached Carport, Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4414830 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Style: | Cottage |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Corner Lot, Level, Wooded |
| Year Built: | 1890 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 09-03-2026 | Price Decrease | $185,000-13.95% | $124 |
| 08-25-2026 | Price Decrease | $215,000-4.44% | $144 |
| 08-14-2026 | Listed | $225,000 | $151 |
| 02-03-2026 | Price Decrease | $200,000-6.98% | $134 |
| 01-17-2026 | Price Increase | $215,000+0.05% | $144 |
| 12-11-2025 | Price Decrease | $214,900-14.01% | $144 |
| 11-06-2025 | Listed | $249,900 | $167 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School | 2 miles | PK-05 | 5 |
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | 4 miles | PK-05 | 4 |
| Spindale Elementary School | 4 miles | PK-05 | 6 |
| Sunshine Elementary School | 6 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Rutherfordton Elementary School | 7 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School | 7 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 2300 Whitesides Road, Forest City NC | 0 mi | $185,000 | days | |
| 142 Padgett-Burns Road, Forest City NC | 0.2 mi | $392,000 | days | |
| 1655 Hudlow Road, Forest City NC | 1 mi | $249,900 | days | |
| 271 Old Ballpark Road, Forest City NC | 1 mi | $199,000 | 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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A Courtesy Listing Provided By Main Street Realty Group LLC
2300 Whitesides Road, Forest City NC is a 1498 ft2 on a 1.440 acres lot. This is for $185,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1890.
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