This home's estimate is 17.4% higher than the average sale price ($250K) of 6 comparable homes.
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228 Smith Grove Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
About this home
Welcome home to this charming solid one-level all brick ranch-style home located in a wonderful neighborhood. This home features an open floor plan, a covered front porch, a spacious screened-in back porch, a fireplace, and two car garage on the side of the home. This home has two living areas giving space to the whole family, 3 beds, 2 full baths, and a fenced-in back yard. This home has a lot of potential and great curb appeal! Located close to downtown Forest City, a 1/4 mile walk to Rails to Trails, and 74 businesses. Downtown Forest City offers modern boutiques combined with nostalgic antique shops and "mom-and-pop" eateries. Utilities are city water and sewer. 1-year home warranty included.
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Sale history for 228 Smith Grove Rd
$156/sq ft
$161/sq ft
$171/sq ft
$175/sq ft
$184/sq ft
$187/sq ft
$170/sq ft
Tax history for 228 Smith Grove Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
- SqFt Garage: 492
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Parking Space(s)
- Other Parking: (Parking Spaces: 2)
- Open Parking Spaces: 2
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: Main: 3
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths: Main: 2
- # of Full Baths (Total): 2
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Heat Pump
- Cooling Information: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
- Interior Features
- Room Count: 7
- Interior Features: Open Floorplan
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Construction Materials: Brick Full, Shingle/Shake, Wood
- Roof: Shingle
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront Information
- Waterfront Features: None
- Property Information
- Development Status: Completed
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits, Other - See Remarks
- Zoning: R
- Zoning Specification: R15
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level
- Lot Size Area: 0.43
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Elevation: 1000
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: City
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- Restrictions: N/A
- Restrictions Description: NA
- HOA Information
- HOA Subject To Dues: No
- HOA Subject To: None
- School Information
- Elementary School: Forest City-Dunbar
- Middle Or Junior High School: East Middle
- High School: East Rutherford
- Location Information
- Directions: Drive West on Main St from town of Forest City, go 2.3 miles, turn right on Smith Grove Road, home is .2 miles on right.
- Community Information
- Community Features: None
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,800
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.43 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1966
- Year Renovated: 1975
- County: Rutherford County
- APN: 419432
Other
- Business Information
- Other Sq. Ft.: 0
- Auction Information
- Is Auction: 1
- Listing Information
- Exception YN: 1
- Green Information
- Green Verification Count: 0
- Home Information
- Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1800
- Living Area: 1800
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,800
- Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
- Sq. Ft. Third: 0
- Sq. Ft. Main: 1800
- Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
- Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
- Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
- Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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