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$79,000

249 Cherry Mountain St, Forest City, NC 28043

2beds

1,176sqft

$500/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1910

0.84 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$67/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Bring your vision and renovation expertise to this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering approximately 1,176 square feet of living space on a spacious 0.84-acre lot. This property is ready for a major renovation and presents an excellent opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to create a home from the ground up to their own specifications. The existing layout provides a solid starting point, while the generous lot offers plenty of room for outdoor improvements and future possibilities, subject to applicable zoning and permitting. With the right renovations, this property has the potential to be transformed into a beautiful residence or profitable investment. Listing Firm does not hold EMD. This is an entry only listing.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Heating

None

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: None
Laundry: Inside

Features

Has basement: No
Fireplace features: Family Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,176
Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,176
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 0.84 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 425014
Zoning: C2
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Hardboard Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: City

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: none

Location

Region: Forest City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $67/sqft
Tax assessed value: $79,700
Date on market: 8/11/2026
Road surface type: Other

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$910/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/12/2026	Listed for sale	$79,000+285.4%$67/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4413802 Report a problem
8/10/2005	Sold	$20,500$17/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$79,700
2024	$845 +0.6%	$79,700
2023	$840 +110.8%	$79,700 +142.2%
2022	$399 +34.4%	$32,900
2021	$297 -34.6%	$32,900 -35.2%
2020	$454 +1.8%	$50,800
2019	$446 +40.3%	$50,800 +43.5%
2018	$318	$35,400
2016	$318	$35,400
2013	$318	$35,400
2012	--	$35,400
2011	--	$35,400 -11.3%
2010	--	$39,900
2009	--	$39,900

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 28043

Getting around

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
3/10
East Rutherford Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
8/10
Rutherford Early College High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Forest City-Dunbar
Middle: East Rutherford
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.