159 Big Island RD, Forest City, NC 28043
159 Big Island RD, Forest City, NC 28043
159 Big Island RD, Forest City, NC 28043
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$430,000
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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,202 SqFt
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159 Big Island RD Forest City, NC 28043

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,202 sqft

Price per Sqft $195

MLS Listing ID 4374398

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,202

Year Built 1965

Lot Size 6.250 Acres

Acres 6.25

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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.

Location

State NC

County Rutherford

Zoning None

Rooms

Basement Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access

Primary Bedroom Level Main

Main Level Bedrooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Electric

Cooling Central Air, Electric

Flooring Tile, Linoleum, Wood

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning

Fireplace true

Appliance Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer

Laundry In Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Livestock Run In

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard

Roof Type Architectural Shingle

Street Surface Concrete,Gated,Paved

Porch Deck

Garage true

Building

Lot Description Green Area, Level, Pasture, Wooded

Dwelling Type Site Built

Foundation Basement

Sewer Septic Installed

Water Well

Architectural Style Ranch

Level or Stories One

Structure Type Brick Partial,Vinyl

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Unspecified

Middle Schools Unspecified

High Schools Unspecified

Others

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Horse Property Barn, Equestrian Facilities, Hay Storage, Horses Allowed, Paddocks, Pasture, Round Pen, Run in Shelter, Stable(s), Tack Room

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Carol Parker • Sauvé Collective • carol@sauvecollective.com

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