Opportunity awaits! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a spacious lot and offers incredible potential for renovators or buyers looking to create their dream property. The home and additional structures are in need of repairs and are being sold as-is, making this an ideal project for those with vision. The property features a large detached building (aprox.1,026 sq ft) along with an additional storage building-perfect for a workshop, hobby space, or future conversion. The possibilities are endless for a multi-use property.
Active
$191,000
154 Lovelace Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
3beds
1,848sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
1.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 178 days
- 453
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jaime Harrill jharrill@hometownrealestate.com,
Hometown Real Estate
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4360348
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,848
- Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,848
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 1.28 Acres
Living quarters
- Secondary features: Other - See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 908960,908961,908962
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: NONE
Location
- Region: Forest City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $181,600
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,729/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $191,000-3%$103/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4360348 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $197,000-1%$107/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4360348 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000+221%$108/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4360348 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/1996 | Sold | $62,000$34/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $5,500 |
| 2024 | $32 | $5,500 |
| 2023 | $32 -2.2% | $5,500 +22.2% |
| 2022 | $32 +2.9% | $4,500 |
| 2021 | $31 +3% | $4,500 |
| 2020 | $30 | $4,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $4,500 |
| 2018 | $31 | $4,500 |
| 2016 | $31 | $4,500 |
| 2013 | $31 | $4,500 |
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Neighborhood: 28043
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