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    • $600,000

    178 Watkins Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

    5beds
    5,052sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1974
    1.9 Acres Lot
    $622,800 Zestimate®
    $119/sqft
    $3,046 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $622,800

    $511,000 - $754,000

    $3,046/mo

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    What's special

    Cheerful sunroomOpen kitchen breakfast room
    MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT "Stunning and Classic" This Williamsburg Style Home on 1.9 acres in Forest City has 5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Bathrooms, primary on main floor, Formal Living and Dining, Den and Family Room. Beautiful and Elegant touches throughout the home include Brick Floor in the 2 story Foyer, 3 Fireplaces, Open Kitchen Breakfast Room and Cheerful Sunroom off the Den overlooking the Courtyard. All the Formal and Informal areas you expect to find in a Grand 5000 SF Home. The property is surrounded by lovely mature landscaping. This home is located in one of Forest City and Rutherford Counties most desirable locations. The convenient location of this home to everything in Rutherford County is amazing. Situated for easy access to US Hwy 74 making commute to neighboring Asheville, Charlotte and Spartanburg handy. This home has a large home office space and multi use areas for your consideration. A Great Home for a Multi Generation, larger family or any size family looking for an amazing space to call home.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ronnie Porter SOLD@NCTV.com,

    Porter's Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Sonja Smith

    Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4243917MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom s
    • Level: Upper
    Heating
    • Electric, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Electric, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Filtration System, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
    • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Other - See Remarks
    • Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
    • Doors: French Doors, Pocket Doors, Screen Door(s), Storm Door(s)
    • Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
    • Has basement: No
    • Attic: Walk-In
    • Fireplace features: Den, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 5,052
    • Total interior livable area: 5,052 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 5,052
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 14
    • Parking features: Attached Carport
    • Carport spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 12
    • Details: 10 car parking on concrete driveway. 2 car attached carport.
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits, Bath Grab Bars, Ramp(s)-Main Level
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch
    • Exterior features: Other - See Remarks
    Lot
    • Size: 1.9 Acres
    • Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Paved, Private
    Details
    • Additional structures: Other
    • Parcel number: 425326
    • Zoning: R8 SFR
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Generator

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional,Williamsburg
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Hardboard Siding
    • Foundation: Crawl Space
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1974

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Installed
    • Water: Well
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Power Lines

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: None
    Location
    • Region: Forest City
    • Elevation: 1000 Feet

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $119/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $606,900
    • Date on market: 4/9/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 271 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
    • Road surface type: Other, Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/18/2026Sold$600,000-4%$119/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4243917 Report a problem
    2/16/2026Pending sale$625,000$124/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4243917 Report a problem
    11/1/2025Price change$625,000-7.4%$124/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4243917 Report a problem
    10/17/2025Price change$675,000-3.4%$134/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4243917 Report a problem
    9/8/2025Price change$699,000-9.2%$138/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4243917 Report a problem
    8/28/2025Price change$770,000-3.1%$152/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4243917 Report a problem
    7/3/2025Price change$795,000-11.6%$157/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4243917 Report a problem
    6/9/2025Price change$899,000-8.7%$178/sqft
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    4/10/2025Listed for sale$985,000$195/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4243917 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $606,900
    2024$6,349 +0.1%$606,900
    2023$6,344 +12.5%$606,900 +27.9%
    2022$5,642 +35.3%$474,600
    2021$4,170 $474,600
    2020$4,170 +0.2%$474,600
    2019$4,162 +3.8%$474,600 +6.2%
    2018$4,010 $447,000
    2016$4,010 $447,000
    2013$4,010 $447,000
    2012-- $447,000
    2011-- $447,000 -3.5%
    2010-- $463,100
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28043

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Forest City-Dunbar
    • Middle: East Middle
    • High: East Rutherford

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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