Priced below appraisal value! Step back in time with this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, originally built in 1890 and full of character. Lovingly maintained and in good condition, the home offers timeless details along with plenty of space to enjoy both indoors and out. Set on a spacious 1.44-acre lot just outside the city limits, this property offers privacy and room to spread out while still being conveniently located within approximately 10 minutes of restaurants, shopping, and downtown Forest City. Multiple enclosed porches provide additional space and add to the home's classic appeal. The HVAC was replaced in 2025, providing an important recent update. The property also features several storage options including a 12x14 outbuilding, as well as a convenient storage room attached to the carport. If you're looking for a home with history, charm, acreage, and convenience, this one is worth a look!
Under contract-show
Price cut: $15.1K (9/16)
$169,900
2300 Whitesides Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
2beds
1,498sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
1.44 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 52 days
- 1,473
- 157
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristen Greene kristen@msrghomes.com,
Main Street Realty Group LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4414830
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: See Remarks
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,498
- Total interior livable area: 1,498 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,498
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 1.44 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1653016
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Forest City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,400
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 52 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Price change | $169,900-8.2%$113/sqft |
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| 9/3/2026 | Price change | $185,000-14%$123/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$144/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000$150/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $158,400 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $886 +0.6% | $157,500 |
| 2023 | $881 +47.3% | $157,500 +86.2% |
| 2022 | $598 | $84,600 |
| 2021 | $598 | $84,600 |
| 2020 | $598 +4.4% | $84,600 |
| 2019 | $573 | $84,600 |
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Neighborhood: 28043
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