$169,900
2300 Whitesides Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
2 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,498 sq ft
2
bedrooms
2.5
baths
1,498
sq.ft.
$113
price per sf
Presented by Citadel Cofield · Office (980) 272-8547
About This Property
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!
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About the Neighborhood
Homes for sale in 28043 place buyers in Forest City, the Rutherford County seat approximately 65 miles southwest of Charlotte via US-74, a small city defined by its authentic Piedmont character, working industrial heritage, and a residential landscape offering exceptional value in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. The architectural stock blends late Victorian and Craftsman-era bungalows in the established downtown residential neighborhoods with mid-century brick ranches and newer construction on the city's expanding suburban streets. The revitalizing Downtown Forest City corridor along West Main Street anchors the community's commercial identity, while Isothermal Community College provides an educational and cultural anchor for the broader Rutherford County region. Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park. two of Western North Carolina's premier outdoor destinations, are within 30 minutes via scenic US-74A, making 28043 a compelling base for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. The 28043 real estate market delivers some of the most accessible price points in the greater Western Piedmont region, with substantial historic homes and newer construction available at values that remain highly competitive compared to Charlotte's suburban markets.
Property Features
Property Description
- Beds Total: 2
- Bathrooms: 2 Full | 1 Half
- Year Built: 1890
- Living Area: 1,498 sqft
- New Construction: No
- MLS #: 4414830
Additional Home Features
- Subdivision: None
- Neighborhood: None
Association
- HOA Required: No
Interior Features
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Mud Room
Appliances
- Dryer
- Electric Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Construction Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
Heating
- Heat Pump
Laundry Features
- Mud Room
Levels
- One
Parking Features
- Detached Carport
- Driveway
Road
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Sewer
- Septic Installed
WaterSource
- Well
Architectural Style
- Cottage
Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
- Family Room
Tax and Financial Info
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Location
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Forest City, NC 28043
2
bedrooms
2.5
baths
1,498
sq.ft.
$113
price per sf
Presented By
Carnarri Cofield
REALTOR®
Office: (980) 272-8547
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