Pending

$230,000

2430 Forrest Drive, Kinston, NC 28504

3beds

1,555sqft

$1,428/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1977

0.46 Acres Lot

$229,000 Zestimate^®

$148/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

3-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch home located in Castle Oaks within the desirable Banks School District. Inside, you'll find a spacious family room featuring a cozy gas log fireplace, built-in shelving, and plenty of room for entertaining guests. The eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinet space with modern appliances. Enjoy the convenience of an attached two-car garage, plus the 32' x 24' detached wired garage complete with heat and a workbench--ideal for work projects or extra storage. A separate wired garden shed provides additional space for tools and equipment. Just off the kitchen, a covered screened porch, complete with a wheelchair ramp for added accessibility, overlooking the backyard where you'll find a fire pit perfect for relaxing evenings with family and friends. Great opportunity to own in a desirable neighborhood with no city taxes!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Laundry

Heating

Electric, Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Log
Flooring: LVT/LVP, Carpet, Tile
Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas Log

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,555
Total interior livable area: 1,555 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Concrete
Attached garage spaces: 3

Features

Levels: One
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Screened, Front Porch
Fencing: None
Has view: Yes
View description: See Remarks
Frontage type: See Remarks

Lot

Size: 0.46 Acres
Dimensions: +-116 x 180 x 99 x 191

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Parcel number: 359604818996
Zoning: res
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Wood Frame
Foundation: Crawl Space
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1977

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Castle Oaks

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Kinston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $148/sqft
Tax assessed value: $189,925
Annual tax amount: $1,375
Date on market: 8/4/2026
Cumulative days on market: 20 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan

Estimated market value

$229,000

$218,000 - $240,000

$1,545/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/21/2026	Pending sale	$230,000$148/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100593672 Report a problem
8/4/2026	Listed for sale	$230,000+12.2%$148/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100593672 Report a problem
6/9/2023	Sold	$205,000$132/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100382136 Report a problem
5/8/2023	Pending sale	$205,000$132/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100382136 Report a problem
5/2/2023	Listed for sale	$205,000$132/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #100382136 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,376 +37.4%	$189,925 +71.2%
2024	$1,001	$110,936
2023	$1,001	$110,936
2022	$1,001 +0.3%	$110,936
2021	$998	$110,936
2020	$998 -0.3%	$110,936
2019	$1,001 +1.1%	$110,936
2017	$990 -7.8%	$110,936 -15.8%
2014	$1,074 -13.6%	$131,690
2013	$1,243	$131,690
2011	$1,243	$131,690
2010	--	--