SOLD OCT 16, 2026

Sold on oct 2026

$216,500

•

1,138

sq ft

255 Smith Grove Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

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Charming Move-In Ready Brick Ranch with Screened Porch & Beautiful Yard! Don't miss this well-kept 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick ranch conveniently located between Forest City and Spindale. Surrounded by mature shade trees and situated on a spacious lot, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and timeless appeal. Inside, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors, comfortable living spaces, spacious bedrooms, and a functional kitchen with plenty of storage and workspace. The large dining area flows seamlessly into the heart of the home, making everyday living easy. Step outside and enjoy one of the property's most desirable features—a spacious screened porch that's perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying Carolina evenings without the bugs. An attached one-bay carport adds convenience, while the large backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or pets. With public water, move-in-ready condition, and a location close to shopping, dining, schools, and everyday amenities, this home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.43 acresLot Size

$190Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Charles Burgess • Epic Life Realty Group

Contact: charles@epiclifewnc.com

Bought with Kenna Faber • Kenna Faber Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4397247

Redfin Estimate

$213,134

$3,366 since sold in October 2026$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 29.7% higher than the average sale price ($164K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$200,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,096 sq ft
165 Springdale Dr, Spindale, NC 28160
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$130,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,120 sq ft
183 Seitz Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$173,500
C
3 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
143 Mountain View St, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$180,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,176 sq ft
520 Old Wagy Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$217,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,236 sq ft
234 Allendale Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$85,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,008 sq ft
254 Oldcastle Ln #49, 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

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

NEW 22 HRS AGO
$309,000
4 beds2 baths1,294 sq ft
1107/1111 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
$250,000
3 beds2 baths1,426 sq ft
292 Bridges Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
$250,000
3 beds1 bath1,972 sq ft
237 New Bethel Church Rd #57, Forest City, NC 28043
$350,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,041 sq ft
301 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
$235,000
3 beds2 baths1,378 sq ft
194 Crescent Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
$99,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
206 Andy Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
$270,000
2 beds2 baths1,581 sq ft
133 Kings Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
$500,000
2 beds1 bath1,062 sq ft
250 Circus Trl, Forest City, NC 28043
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Rental estimate

Est. $1,955 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 255 Smith Grove Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,821 (+1.8%)

$16,500 + $154,500

$171,000

2024

$1,789 (+0.3%)

$16,500 + $154,500

$171,000

2023

$1,784 (+50.8%)

$16,500 + $154,500

$171,000

2022

$1,183 (+35.0%)

$16,500 + $82,500

$99,000

2021

$876

$16,500 + $82,500

$99,000

2020

$876 (+0.9%)

$16,500 + $82,500

$99,000

2019

$868 (+52.0%)

$16,500 + $82,500

$99,000

2018

$571

$10,700 + $53,000

$63,700

2017

$571

$10,700 + $53,000

$63,700

2015

$571

$10,700 + $53,000

$63,700

2014

$571

$10,700 + $53,000

$63,700

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.43 Acres

Year renovated

1968

Sq. Ft.

1,125

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rutherford County

APN

423959

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: Attached Carport, Driveway
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Utility Room

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric

Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Full, Wood

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Side Porch
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R15

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Area: 0.43
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

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

Location Information
Directions: GPS works great.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,125
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Rutherford County
APN: 423959

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1138
Living Area: 1138
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,138
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1138
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

East Rutherford Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi

3/10

Rutherford Early College High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

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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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Historical weather

Forest City, NC • 28043

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Sun exposure

99/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Forest City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.7 hrs

7.3 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$203,000 – $246,000

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Land— sq ft

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Land— sq ft

0 Springfield Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Listed 42 days

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3 beds2 baths2,114 sq ft

183 Burl Bridges Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Brick ranch • Level lot • No hoa

$265,000

3 beds2 baths1,219 sq ft

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Vaulted ceilings • Granite countertops • Ceiling fans

$199,900

3 beds1 bath1,048 sq ft

459 Harmon St, Forest City, NC 28043

Kitchen addition • Sitting porch • Metal roof

$339,000

4 beds2 baths2,598 sq ft

303 Elizabeth Ave, Forest City, NC 28043

Brick home • Renovated kitchen • Updated bathrooms

New listings for sale in 28043

NEW 22 HRS AGO

$309,000

4 beds2 baths1,294 sq ft

1107/1111 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

Remodeled kitchen • Remodeled bathroom • Hardwood floors

$250,000

3 beds2 baths1,426 sq ft

292 Bridges Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Brick ranch • Bonus room • Gas log fireplace

$250,000

3 beds1 bath1,972 sq ft

237 New Bethel Church Rd #57, Forest City, NC 28043

0.93-acre lot • Updated kitchen • Fenced back yard

$350,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,041 sq ft

301 Knollwood Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Brick two-story • Mature landscaping • Spacious backyard

$235,000

3 beds2 baths1,378 sq ft

194 Crescent Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

New roof • All new ductwork • New windows

$99,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

206 Andy Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

1.05 acre lot • Garage • Built 2001

$270,000

2 beds2 baths1,581 sq ft

133 Kings Dr, Forest City, NC 28043

Corner lot property • Landscaped • New hvac

$500,000

2 beds1 bath1,062 sq ft

250 Circus Trl, Forest City, NC 28043

22 acres of land • 22.61 acre lot • Listed 13 days

Home values near 255 Smith Grove Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Smith Grove Rd, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$203,330
250 Smith Grove Rd, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$240,224

Address	Redfin Estimate
260 Smith Grove Rd, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1426 Sq. Ft.	$242,162
275 Smith Grove Rd, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1197 Sq. Ft.	$195,472

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Smith Grove Rd, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$240,750
225 Smith Grove Rd, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2232 Sq. Ft.	$254,061

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