Just outside the city limits, this well-maintained home sits on a spacious two-acre lot within five minutes of shopping and dining in Forest City, NC. Tall ceilings and an open floor plan make this cozy bungalow feel bigger than it actually is. Outdoor features make this property enjoyable, from the detached garage workshop (with electricity), to the small wooden outbuilding (with electricity), and the level grass backyard. Whether you like sitting on the covered front porch, letting the time pass, or BBQ-ing on the back deck with friends, you are going to fall in love with this house! The roof, HVAC, and whole-house generator are less than three years old, and the crawlspace has been encapsulated. Property is wired for an RV and a hot tub! ALL CARPET WAS REPLACED ON 9/14!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$232Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pat Gray• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
This delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow is situated on a generous 2-acre lot, just outside the city limits! This cozy home boasts high ceilings, a spacious kitchen, a circle driveway, new heat pump, and a new roof! Outdoors, you will find a covered front porch perfect for rocking chairs, and a back deck perfect for barbequing and entertaining. In the backyard, there is a wood shed and a metal garage that both have power, as well as a chicken coop and an old outhouse that convey! Enjoy peaceful living while maintaining quick and convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and more located just minutes away. Whether you're looking to downsize, invest in a rental property, or find your perfect starter home, this charming home offers a wonderful opportunity!
Public Records
Nov 19, 2013
Sold
$77,500
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,282 (+52.2%)
$22,600 + $174,400
$197,000
2024
$842 (+1.4%)
$22,600 + $103,300
$125,900
2023
$830 (+21.1%)
$22,600 + $121,900
$144,500
2022
$685 (+1.9%)
$19,800 + $58,500
$78,300
2021
$672 (+1.2%)
$19,800 + $58,500
$78,300
2020
$664 (+1.2%)
$19,800 + $58,500
$78,300
2019
$656 (+20.5%)
$19,800 + $58,500
$78,300
2018
$545 (+3.2%)
$19,800 + $41,500
$61,300
2017
$528 (+1.1%)
$19,800 + $41,500
$61,300
2015
$522
$19,800 + $41,500
$61,300
2014
$522
$19,800 + $41,500
$61,300
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,120
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
418960
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Feb 14, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Aug 26, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Forest City, NC • 28043
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
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34
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Forest City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1264 Piney Ridge Rd
$252,780
$7,220 under list price of $260K
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