$389,000

Sold

2 months ago

159 Big Island Rd, Forest City, NC

Name: 159 Big Island Rd, Sold in Forest City - eXp Realty
Brand: Sauvé Collective
SKU: 4374398
Price: 389000 USD

House

MLS® 4374398

Buyer represented by an agent of Sauvé Collective

3 Bed

2 Bath

2202 sqft

2 Parking

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 2202 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes

Lot Size 6.25 Acres

Approx. Age 1965

Avg. Price Per Sqft $176

MLS® Number 4374398

Property Address: 159 Big Island Rd, Forest City, NC, 28043-7259

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

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.

MLS® Number4374398

Laundry LevelLower

Central VacNo

FireplaceYes

Acreage

Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1965

BasementExterior Entry, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access

DrivewayDriveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Parking Space(s)

Garage Spaces

HeatCentral, Electric

A/CCentral Air, Electric

Extras

Price History

Jun 18, 2026End Date

$388,000Sold Price

Sold

Apr 26, 2026List Date

$389,000List Price

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