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Price cut: $9.1K (6/17)

$284,900

450 Washington St, Forest City, NC 28043

3beds

1,020sqft

$1,689/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1983

4.85 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$279/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cleared spaceExisting pathsNatural flowing creek

Nearly 5 acres in Forest City with a home, additional parcel, and a natural flowing creek! If you’ve been looking for space, privacy, and something truly special, this property delivers. The 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is situated on 1.06 acres and offers a functional layout with comfortable living space, while the adjoining 3.79-acre parcel brings the total to approximately 4.85 acres. The land features a mix of open areas and wooded privacy, along with a natural flowing creek, existing paths, and a cleared space that make it easy to envision building, expanding, or simply enjoying the land as it is. Zoned R8 Residential, the property offers potential for an additional homesite or future subdivision, subject to approval. A rare opportunity in a private setting, just minutes from downtown Forest City.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Bedroom s

Level: Main

Bedroom s

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Laundry Closet

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum
Has basement: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,020
Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,020
Finished area below ground: 0

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Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Carport spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Exterior features: Storage
Waterfront features: Creek/Stream

Lot

Size: 4.85 Acres
Features: Cleared, Flood Fringe Area, Green Area, Level, Private, Wooded, Other - See Remarks

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Additional parcels included: 1548-34-8272, 3.84 Acres, Additional parcel conveys
Parcel number: 1548440012
Zoning: R8
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Hardboard Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1983

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: City

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Forest City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $279/sqft
Tax assessed value: $154,600
Date on market: 4/27/2026
Cumulative days on market: 86 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/15/2026	Listed for sale	$284,900$279/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4374908 Report a problem
7/10/2026	Pending sale	$284,900$279/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4374908 Report a problem
6/17/2026	Price change	$284,900-3.1%$279/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4374908 Report a problem
6/8/2026	Price change	$294,000-1.7%$288/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4374908 Report a problem
4/28/2026	Listed for sale	$299,000+218.1%$293/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4374908 Report a problem
6/30/2016	Sold	$94,000$92/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$154,600
2024	$1,627 +0.3%	$154,600
2023	$1,622 +43.7%	$154,600 +63.8%
2022	$1,129 +35%	$94,400
2021	$836	$94,400
2020	$836	$94,400
2019	--	$94,400 +18.4%
2018	$357	$79,700
2016	$357	$79,700
2013	$357	$79,700
2012	--	$79,700
2011	--	$79,700

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

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 28043

Getting around

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
3/10
East Rutherford Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 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.