159 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 28043
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle
Listed by: carol parker
Office: sauv collective
MLS#:4374398
Source:CH
159 Big Island Road,Forest City, NC 28043
$430,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,202 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Price summary
- Price:$430,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$195.28
About this home
Whether you envision a peaceful self-sustaining farming homestead, a functional equestrian estate, or a private family compound, this 6.25-acre property offers the opportunity. Perfectly blending rural charm with modern accessibility, you’ll enjoy a serene landscape of fenced pastures and woods just minutes from the shopping and dining of Forest City/Spindale and only 11 minutes from Tryon International Equestrian Center. This sprawling 2,202 sq. ft. main level living ranch features a new roof (installed four years ago) and a versatile floor plan. At its heart is a massive family room with vaulted ceilings, built-in bookcases, and a wood-burning fireplace. A second sun-drenched living area offers a mid-century modern vibe with a gas fireplace and seamless flow into the kitchen and dining spaces. A flexible adjacent room serves perfectly as a home office or formal dining area. Recently refinished hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms, freshly painted interior and new water heater (2022), this is a well-built and well-maintained home. Gated driveway. Expansion Potential: The unfinished basement with interior/exterior access is a blank canvas, already professionally waterproofed with a wall seal, dehumidification system, and sump pump. It offers an ideal footprint for a second living suite, income producing rental unit, or hobby space. With over six acres, the land itself provides the rare potential to subdivide or build additional homes. (buyer should check with the County for permitted uses) Ready for your horses or farm animals, the property includes a 2-stall barn with a dedicated feed/tack room; additional overhang shelters for livestock; a professional round pen featuring graded bluestone mix footing; Experience the best of country living without sacrificing convenience. This is more than just a home; it’s a multi-use investment with endless possibilities....
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Home facts
- Year built:1965
- Listing ID #:4374398
- Updated:April 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Basement:Yes
- Living area:2,202 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1965
- Building area:2,202 sq. ft.
- Lot area:6.25 Acres
- Lot Features:Green Area, Level, Pasture, Wooded
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Construction Materials:Vinyl
- Exterior Features:Livestock Run In
- Foundation Description:Basement
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Unspecified
- Elementary school:Unspecified
Utilities
- Water:Well
- Sewer:Septic (At Site)
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$430,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$195.28
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:In Basement
Parking
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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