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Off market oct 2013 for $180K

$441,570

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,234/mo

•

2 ba

•

1,748

sq ft

181 Lee Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

About this home

Nestled on 10.5 acres, this unique home was totally remodeled in 2010. Acreage offers lg pond, flowing creek, many organic gardens, flower gardens, 30X50 equipped bldg, lg barn & other bldgs. Home features covered front porch LR, dining area open to 2nd LR & kit w/pretty cabinets, granite counters & lg pantry. 2BR/2BA. Beautiful hdwd floors, ceramic flooring in baths & carpet in MBR complete this home. Enjoy the moving stream from MBR.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

10.5 acresLot Size

$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Connie Hicks

Bought with Amy Jenkins • Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM546455

Redfin Estimate

$441,570

$262K since sold in October 2013$42K since September

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This home's estimate is 68.5% higher than the average sale price ($262K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 27, 2026
$290,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft
114 Aqua Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$275,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,345 sq ft
2401 Hudlow Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$212,500
C
3 beds2 baths2,103 sq ft
202 Forest Hill Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$389,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
377 Kingswood Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD MAR 19, 2026
$234,500
E
2 beds2 baths1,674 sq ft
1757 Bostic Sunshine Hwy, Bostic, NC 28018
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$170,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,169 sq ft
271 Old Ballpark Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

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Market trends in 28043, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.8%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$217K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

92d

27 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 18 HRS AGO
$215,000
5 beds3 baths2,128 sq ft
316 New Jerusalem Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
$189,000
3 beds2 baths1,186 sq ft
164 Chime Ln, Forest City, NC 28043
$174,900
3 beds2 baths1,157 sq ft
126 Chime Ln, Forest City, NC 28043
$199,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,361 sq ft
182 Longview Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
$233,000
3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
144 Skyview Ave, Forest City, NC 28043
$270,000
3 beds2 baths1,515 sq ft
191 Sycamore St, Forest City, NC 28043
$199,900
3 beds1 bath1,048 sq ft
459 Harmon St, Forest City, NC 28043
3D WALKTHROUGH
$525,000
3 beds2 baths2,114 sq ft
183 Burl Bridges Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
COMING SOON
$250,000
3 beds2 baths1,360 sq ft
340 Cherry Mountain St, Forest City, NC 28043
3D WALKTHROUGH
$317,500
3 beds2 baths1,868 sq ft
477 Butler Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
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Sale history for 181 Lee Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM546455

Oct 24, 2013

Sold

$180,000

$103/sq ft

Aug 19, 2013

Listed

$225,000

$129/sq ft

Nestled on 10.5 acres, this unique home was totally remodeled in 2010. Acreage offers lg pond, flowing creek, many organic gardens, flower gardens, 30X50 equipped bldg, lg barn & other bldgs. Home features covered front porch LR, dining area open to 2nd LR & kit w/ pretty cabinets, granite counters & lg pantry. 2BR/2BA. Beautiful hdwd floors, ceramic flooring in baths & carpet in MBR complete this home. Enjoy the moving stream from MBR.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,256 (+10.9%)

$120,700 + $245,900

$366,600

2024

$2,034 (+0.2%)

$120,700 + $245,900

$366,600

2023

$2,029 (+39.0%)

$120,700 + $245,900

$366,600

2022

$1,459

$54,400 + $153,800

$208,200

2021

$1,459

$54,400 + $153,800

$208,200

2020

$1,459 (+3.5%)

$54,400 + $153,800

$208,200

2019

$1,410 (+8.0%)

$54,400 + $153,800

$208,200

2018

$1,305

$49,800 + $140,206

$190,006

2017

$1,305 (+6.0%)

$49,800 + $140,206

$190,006

2015

$1,232 (+34.4%)

$49,800 + $129,600

$179,400

2014

$917

$49,900 + $83,700

$133,600

Tax history for 181 Lee Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,256 (+10.9%)

$120,700 + $245,900

$366,600

2024

$2,034 (+0.2%)

$120,700 + $245,900

$366,600

2023

$2,029 (+39.0%)

$120,700 + $245,900

$366,600

2022

$1,459

$54,400 + $153,800

$208,200

2021

$1,459

$54,400 + $153,800

$208,200

2020

$1,459 (+3.5%)

$54,400 + $153,800

$208,200

2019

$1,410 (+8.0%)

$54,400 + $153,800

$208,200

2018

$1,305

$49,800 + $140,206

$190,006

2017

$1,305 (+6.0%)

$49,800 + $140,206

$190,006

2015

$1,232 (+34.4%)

$49,800 + $129,600

$179,400

2014

$917

$49,900 + $83,700

$133,600

*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

10.5 Acres

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

1,402

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rutherford County

APN

1013475

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Heat Pump

Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s), Other
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Other

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Patio, Other

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 10.5
Publically Maintained Road: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0

Location Information
Directions: From Rutherfordton, travel Whitesides Rd & turn right onto Hudlow Rd. Turn onto the 1st road on the left, Lee Rd. Home is 1st on left.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,402
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1013475

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1748
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1748
Building Area Total: 1748
Foundation Details: Crawl Space

Around this home

Schools

Mt Vernon-Ruth Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi

5/10

R-S Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

4/10

R-S Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

4/10

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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

0% 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

$420,000 – $508,000

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New listings for sale in 28043

NEW 18 HRS AGO

$215,000

5 beds3 baths2,128 sq ft

316 New Jerusalem Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

$189,000

3 beds2 baths1,186 sq ft

164 Chime Ln, Forest City, NC 28043

$174,900

3 beds2 baths1,157 sq ft

126 Chime Ln, Forest City, NC 28043

$199,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,361 sq ft

182 Longview Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

$233,000

3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft

144 Skyview Ave, Forest City, NC 28043

$270,000

3 beds2 baths1,515 sq ft

191 Sycamore St, Forest City, NC 28043

$199,900

3 beds1 bath1,048 sq ft

459 Harmon St, Forest City, NC 28043

3D WALKTHROUGH

$525,000

3 beds2 baths2,114 sq ft

183 Burl Bridges Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

COMING SOON

$250,000

3 beds2 baths1,360 sq ft

340 Cherry Mountain St, Forest City, NC 28043

Home values near 181 Lee Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
360 Lee Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$250,546
120 Old Ball Park Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 888 Sq. Ft.	$158,126

Address	Redfin Estimate
340 Lee Road, Forest City, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$208,485
186 Bates Drive, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1265 Sq. Ft.	$253,004

Address	Redfin Estimate
1996 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$300,325
1900 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$239,974

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