OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2021 for $340K

$438,431

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,238/mo

•

4,787

sq ft

157 Griffin Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

About this home

With almost 4,800sf, this classic brick ranch w/fully finished basement is HUGE and packs quite a punch in the VALUE department! Main level features the primary bedroom w/remodeled bath, hall bath & 3 bedrooms, spacious living room/dining area/U-shaped kitchen, and cozy family room w/woodstove fireplace insert. Screened porch off kitchen & quaint shaded pergola that conveys. Lower level offers another full kitchen plus den area w/woodstove insert, 3 additional bedrooms, full bath, sizeable laundry room, and private entrance. On 1.84 acres w/quick access to US 74 E/W and Northland Cable high speed internet. Luxury vinyl plank flooring in upstairs kitchen/living area, new windows recently installed, architectural shingle roof installed in 2011, and HVAC in 2009. If you need a little elbow room, look no further...this home is a MUST-SEE!

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

1.84 acresLot Size

$92Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Charles Burgess • EXP Realty LLC

Listed by Tricia Boston • EXP Realty LLC

Bought with Non Member • Canopy Administration

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3752381

Redfin Estimate

$438,431

$98K since sold in August 2021$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 13.4% higher than the average sale price ($387K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$345,000
A
5 beds3 baths1,711 sq ft
202 Sunset Memorial Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD FEB 18, 2026
$600,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths5,052 sq ft
178 Watkins Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$220,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,564 sq ft
168 Collins Ave, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$300,000
D
3 beds2 baths3,823 sq ft
1870 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$395,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,488 sq ft
151 Lincoln Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$460,200
F
4 beds4 baths4,228 sq ft
343 Nebraska St, Spindale, NC 28160

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Market trends in 28043, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$221K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

66d

22 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
$349,999
3 beds2 baths1,858 sq ft
297 Bates Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
$225,000
3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
5025 US 221s Hwy, Forest City, NC 28043
$240,000
3 beds2 baths1,383 sq ft
188 Ferry Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
$250,000
3 beds2 baths1,426 sq ft
292 Bridges Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
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Sale history for 157 Griffin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,261 (+1.4%)

$20,400 + $396,600

$417,000

2024

$2,229 (+3.2%)

$20,400 + $396,600

$417,000

2023

$2,159 (+24.1%)

$20,400 + $384,500

$404,900

2022

$1,740 (+2.4%)

$18,400 + $237,400

$255,800

2021

$1,700 (+1.5%)

$18,600 + $235,000

$253,600

2020

$1,674 (+0.5%)

$18,600 + $235,000

$253,600

2019

$1,666 (+42.1%)

$18,600 + $235,000

$253,600

2018

$1,173

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

2017

$1,173

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

2016

$1,172

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

2015

$1,172

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

2014

$1,172

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

Tax history for 157 Griffin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,261 (+1.4%)

$20,400 + $396,600

$417,000

2024

$2,229 (+3.2%)

$20,400 + $396,600

$417,000

2023

$2,159 (+24.1%)

$20,400 + $384,500

$404,900

2022

$1,740 (+2.4%)

$18,400 + $237,400

$255,800

2021

$1,700 (+1.5%)

$18,600 + $235,000

$253,600

2020

$1,674 (+0.5%)

$18,600 + $235,000

$253,600

2019

$1,666 (+42.1%)

$18,600 + $235,000

$253,600

2018

$1,173

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

2017

$1,173

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

2016

$1,172

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

2015

$1,172

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

2014

$1,172

$18,500 + $160,000

$178,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.81 Acres

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

4,736

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rutherford County

APN

1608098

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Carport - 1 Car, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 7
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
Bedroom 5 Level: Basement
Bedroom 6 Level: Basement
Room 1 Beds Total: 4
Room 2 Beds Total: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
Room 1 Baths Full: 2
Room 2 Baths Full: 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Family Room,Kitchen,Living Room,Primary Bedroom

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Den,2nd Kitchen,Laundry

Den Information
Den Level: Basement

Family Room Information
Family Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Utility Room
Laundry Room Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Dining Area Level: Main

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen 2 Level: Basement

Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Insert, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump

Interior Features
Room Type: Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 3, Den, Laundry, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Patio,Screened,Side
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.84
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified

Location Information
Directions: From Rutherfordton, take Charlotte Rd towards Spindale and turn right onto US-74 ALT E. Turn right onto Daniel Rd, left onto Piney Ridge Rd, and right onto Griffin Rd. The destination will be on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,736
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1608098

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 4787
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,419
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2368
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 4787
Foundation Details: Basement Fully Finished, Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement

Around this home

Schools

Spindale Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi

4/10

R-S Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi

4/10

Rutherford Early College High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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, 17 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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Forest City, NC • 28043

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$417,000 – $505,000

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Home values near 157 Griffin Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
194 Griffin Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1648 Sq. Ft.	$287,849
129 Griffin Road, Forest City, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1628 Sq. Ft.	$257,506

Address	Redfin Estimate
228 Griffin Road, Forest City, NC 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$227,850
148 Griffin Road, Forest City, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$252,601

Address	Redfin Estimate
171 Griffin Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$236,335
187 Griffin Road, Forest City, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$175,032

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