Cute as a button updated ranch on nearly an acre in Forest City! Spacious living area w/whitewashed wood-burning brick fireplace and tall Pella windows for ample natural light. The open kitchen/dining area features clean white shaker cabinets paired with gorgeous green-hue granite tops & coordinating backsplash for a warm & inviting vibe. Soft recessed lighting and luxury vinyl plank floors throughout for seamless transitions and ease of maintenance. The roomy hall bath & the primary bath both boast full tile showers with timeless on-trend designs framed by contrasting black-framed shower doors. Head downstairs to the fully finished walk-out basement with endless possibilities - two bonus rooms, laundry area w/sink and flexible use space with a second fireplace! There's enough room for an office, school room, gym or family room - whatever your needs require. French doors open to a sizable concrete patio, generous fenced area plus another concrete pad perfect for a storage building. This is a fantastic unrestricted property with public water, access to high speed internet, & quick access to US 221 Hwy. Only 10 minutes to South Carolina and less than 5 miles to US 74 Hwy and seller offering comprehensive home warranty.
Active
$365,000
281 Jack McKinney Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
3beds
1,657sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.92 Acres Lot
$357,600 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished walk-out basementSoft recessed lightingContrasting black-framed shower doorsGenerous fenced areaWhitewashed wood-burning brick fireplaceClean white shaker cabinets
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tricia Boston tricia@colfaxhomeandlandwnc.com,
Colfax Home & Land, Co
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4432292
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Other - See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,355
- Total interior livable area: 1,657 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,355
- Finished area below ground: 302
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1300029
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Partial
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Forest City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $251,300
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$357,600
$340,000 - $375,000
$1,687/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+3%$220/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $354,500+1.3%$214/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+677.8%$211/sqft |
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| 7/27/2020 | Sold | $45,000+148.6%$27/sqft |
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| 6/7/2019 | Sold | $18,100$11/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $251,300 +775.6% |
| 2024 | $166 +3.1% | $28,700 |
| 2023 | $161 +4.6% | $28,700 +32.9% |
| 2022 | $154 +1.4% | $21,600 |
| 2021 | $152 +1.4% | $21,600 |
| 2020 | $150 +5.6% | $21,600 |
| 2019 | $142 -48.4% | $21,600 -8.5% |
| 2018 | $275 | $23,600 |
| 2016 | $275 | $23,600 -71.4% |
| 2013 | $275 | $82,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $82,600 -8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,400 |
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