159 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 28043

$388,000
3
BD
2
BA
2,202
SqFt

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Sold Price
$388,000
List Price
$389,000
MLS#
4374398
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
53
Property Type
Residential
Architectural Style
Ranch
Year Built
1965
Closing Date
Jun 18, 2026
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Lot Size
272,250
Lot Size Area
6.25
Living Area
2,202
Sq Ft Total
2202
County
Rutherford
Subdivision
No Neighborhood
Special Conditions
None

Property Description

Back on the market due to buyer's Financing falling through! Nothing to do with the home. No inspections were done. Whether you envision a peaceful self-sustaining farming homestead, a functional equestrian estate, or a private family compound, this 6.25-acre property offers the opportunity. Perfectly blending rural charm with modern accessibility, you’ll enjoy a serene landscape of fenced pastures and woods just minutes from the shopping and dining of Forest City/Spindale and only 11 minutes from Tryon International Equestrian Center. This sprawling 2,202 sq. ft. main level living ranch features a new roof (installed four years ago) and a versatile floor plan. At its heart is a massive family room with vaulted ceilings, built-in bookcases, and a wood-burning fireplace. A second sun-drenched living area offers a mid-century modern vibe with a gas fireplace and seamless flow into the kitchen and dining spaces. A flexible adjacent room serves perfectly as a home office or formal dining area. Recently refinished hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms, freshly painted interior and new water heater (2022), this is a well-built and well-maintained home. Gated driveway. Expansion Potential: The unfinished basement with interior/exterior access is a blank canvas, already professionally waterproofed with a wall seal, dehumidification system, and sump pump. It offers an ideal footprint for a second living suite, income producing rental unit, or hobby space. With over six acres, the land itself provides the rare potential to subdivide or build additional homes. (buyer should check with the County for permitted uses) Ready for your horses or farm animals, the property includes a 2-stall barn with a dedicated feed/tack room; additional overhang shelters for livestock; a professional round pen featuring graded bluestone mix footing; Experience the best of country living without sacrificing convenience. This is more than just a home; it’s a multi-use investment with endless possibilities.

Additional Information

Fireplace
Yes
Floor Coverings
Tile, Linoleum, Wood
Equipment
Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer
Foundation
Basement
Main Level Rooms
Primary Bedroom, Bedroom(s), Bedroom(s), Bathroom-Full, Bathroom-Full, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, Family Room, Office
Laundry Location
In Basement
Heating
Central, Electric
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Installed
Exterior Features
Livestock Run In
Exterior Construction
Brick Partial, Vinyl
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Parking
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Parking Space(s)
Driveway
Concrete, Gated, Paved
Lot Description
Green Area, Level, Pasture, Wooded
Elementary School
Unspecified
Middle School
Unspecified
High School
Unspecified
Total Property HLA
2202
Master on Main Level
Yes

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