Stunning historic home! Step into history with this remarkable mid-1800s home, offering nearly 4,000 square feet of charm, character, and timeless craftsmanship. Perfectly blending historic beauty with many modern updates, this residence is ready for its next owner to add personal touches and make it truly their own. Featuring 5+ spacious bedrooms, formal living and dining areas, gorgeous foyer, versatile flex space, and a large bonus room upstairs, this home provides endless options for comfortable living and entertaining. A grand wraparound porch welcomes you to relax and enjoy the ambiance of this corner lot, while the expansive 24’ x 39’ outbuilding/workshop provides ample storage or workspace. With its blend of historic detail and thoughtful upgrades, this property offers a rare chance to own a piece of history while enjoying the conveniences of today. Remodel was completed without permits. Possibly Lead based paint on ceiling in primary bedroom.
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$420,000
502 Forney Ave, Lincolnton, NC 28092
5beds
3,959sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
0.55 Acres Lot
$417,900 Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$2,643 Estimated rent
Home value
$417,900
$380,000 - $460,000
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Historic detailModern updatesGrand wraparound porchLarge bonus roomVersatile flex spaceCorner lotGorgeous foyer
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Listing Provided by:
Donna Collier donna@carolinahomesconnection.com,
Carolina Homes Connection, LLC
Bought with:
Pamela Pearson
All Points Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4296745
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,959
- Total interior livable area: 3,959 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,959
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage Shop
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 18010
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lincolnton
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $420,000-1.2%$106/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4296745 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $425,000$107/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4296745 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+37.9%$107/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4296745 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2023 | Sold | $308,245-5.2%$78/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3911822 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $325,000-34.3%$82/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3911822 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3905541 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $495,000+256.1%$125/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3905541 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2007 | Sold | $139,000$35/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,018 +0.5% | $388,219 |
| 2024 | $3,998 | $388,219 |
| 2023 | $3,998 +59.8% | $388,219 +91.7% |
| 2022 | $2,503 -1.9% | $202,531 |
| 2021 | $2,551 +2.5% | $202,531 |
| 2020 | $2,489 +3.7% | $202,531 |
| 2019 | $2,399 +22.7% | $202,531 +25.2% |
| 2018 | $1,956 | $161,813 |
| 2017 | $1,956 | $161,813 |
| 2016 | $1,956 +0.7% | $161,813 |
| 2015 | $1,943 -5.2% | -- |
| 2014 | $2,050 | $169,866 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $131,233 +46% |
| 2007 | -- | $89,904 |
| 2006 | -- | $89,904 |
| 2005 | -- | $89,904 |
| 2004 | -- | $89,904 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $69,230 |
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Neighborhood: 28092
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Battleground Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Lincolnton MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 5/10Lincolnton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Lincoln County
- Lincolnton
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- 502 Forney Ave
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