INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ALERT!! Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or just starting to build a portfolio, you'll want to consider this attractive brick duplex in the heart of Forest City. Situated within walking distance of downtown, the location offers tremendous convenience to restaurants, shops, and the POPS center. Each unit features 2 bedrooms with one bath, open living/dining area and a back deck. All utilities are provided by the Town of Forest City, which keeps it simple for you and the tenants. Added bonus - the current long-term residents would love to remain, so there's no concern of a gap in rental income as ownership transitions. We are requiring a 48-hour advance notice prior to showing so BOOK YOUR TIME NOW!
Active
$235,000
143 Big Springs Ave, Forest City, NC 28043
2beds
1,944sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,423/mo
Duplex
Built in 1990
-- sqft lot
$229,800 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 20 days |
- 515 |
- 30 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brad Cummings Brad@ColfaxHomeAndLandWNC.com,
Colfax Home & Land, Co,
Tricia Boston,
Colfax Home & Land, Co
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4405106
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,944
- Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,944
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Space(s)
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1607258
- Zoning: R8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Brick Full
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Forest City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,900
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Exchange
- Tenant pays: All Utilities
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$229,800
$218,000 - $241,000
$956/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000+8.3%$121/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4405106 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Sold | $217,000-13.2%$112/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4220067 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Pending sale | $250,000$129/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4220067 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+38.9%$129/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4220067 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2023 | Sold | $180,000+60.7%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2018 | Sold | $112,000-2.6%$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $115,000$59/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER MATHENY REAL ESTATE #45121 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $156,900 |
| 2024 | $1,664 +0.6% | $156,900 |
| 2023 | $1,654 +22.9% | $156,900 +40.1% |
| 2022 | $1,345 +34.8% | $112,000 |
| 2021 | $998 | $112,000 |
| 2020 | $998 | $112,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $112,000 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $988 | $110,100 |
| 2016 | $988 | $110,100 |
| 2013 | $988 | $110,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $110,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,100 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,100 |
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Neighborhood: 28043
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Forest City-Dunbar Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10East Rutherford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10East Rutherford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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