Active

$235,000

143 Big Springs Ave, Forest City, NC 28043

2beds

1,944sqft

$1,409/mo

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Duplex

Built in 1990

-- sqft lot

$229,800 Zestimate^®

$121/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

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!

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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: 24 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

$1,013/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