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261 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Forest City, NC 28043

3

bedrooms

2

baths

1,730

sq.ft.

$168

price per sf

Property TypeResidential
Year Built1952
Carnarri Cofield

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Carnarri Cofield

REALTOR®

About This Property

This charming 3-bedroom ranch home sits gracefully on a spacious 0.74-acre corner lot, offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and privacy. Surrounded by mature trees and open green space, the property provides a peaceful setting with plenty of room to relax or entertain. It is located within walking distance of beautiful Forest City NC. The single-level layout features a bright and inviting living area, a well-appointed kitchen with ample cabinetry, and a cozy dining space ideal for family gatherings. Each bedroom offers generous space and natural light. This home features a full basement with a drive-in garage located on the basement level. Outside, the expansive yard is perfect for outdoor living—whether enjoying morning coffee on the porch, hosting barbecues, or simply taking in the scenic surroundings. With its desirable lot size, corner location, and timeless ranch design, this home delivers both convenience and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Living Area: 1,730 sqft
  • New Construction: No
  • MLS #: 4366830

Additional Home Features

  • Subdivision: none
  • Neighborhood: none

Association

  • HOA Required: No

Interior Features

  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • In Basement

Appliances

  • Electric Range
  • Electric Water Heater

Construction Materials

  • Brick Full
  • Foundation: Basement

Cooling

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Central Air
  • Electric
  • Heat Pump

Foundation Details

  • Basement

Heating

  • Electric
  • Heat Pump

Laundry Features

  • In Basement

Levels

  • One

Parking Features

  • Driveway
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • 0

Exterior Features

  • Storage

Road

  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved

Sewer

  • Public Sewer

WaterSource

  • City

Architectural Style

  • Ranch

Fireplace

  • Fireplace: No

Tax and Financial Info

  • Listing Terms: Cash, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Location

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Carnarri Cofield

$290,000

261 Old Caroleen Road

3 bed, 2 bath