OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2018 for $168K

$320,894

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,076/mo

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2 ba

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1,845

sq ft

470 Big Island Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

About this home

WELL MAINTAINED BRICK RANCH ON 1.9 ACRES. NICE SETTING WITH SHADE TREES AND A GARDEN SPOT. 1200 SQUARE FEET DETACHED GARAGE WITH WORKSHOP. LIVING ROOM HAS WOOD FLOORS WITH FIREPLACE. LARGE KITCHEN WITH PANTRY. ALSO SEPARATE OFFICE AND DINING ROOM. BASEMENT HAS BATHROOM AND SEPARATE ENTRANCE. COULD BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL LIVING QUARTERS. WOOD IS BEING STORED IN WHAT WAS ONCE USED FOR STALL FOR HORSES. CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

1.9 acresLot Size

$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Kathy Key • Purple Martin Realty, Inc.

Bought with Kathy Key • Purple Martin Realty, Inc.

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3306157

Redfin Estimate

$320,894

$153K since sold in February 2018$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 31.8% higher than the average sale price ($244K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$226,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
495 Grays Creek Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$267,000
B
2 beds2 baths2,095 sq ft
153 Southwinds Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$208,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,229 sq ft
141 Coxe Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$375,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,023 sq ft
349 N Woodleaf Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$165,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft
1380 Poors Ford Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$220,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,564 sq ft
168 Collins Ave, Forest City, NC 28043

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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

NEW 2 HRS AGO
$145,000
2 beds1 bath920 sq ft
272 Railroad St, Forest City, NC 28043
COMING SOON
$475,000
1 bed1.5 baths1,800 sq ft
231 Sandy Oak Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
$279,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,730 sq ft
261 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
$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
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Sale history for 470 Big Island Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,715 (+3.8%)

$19,800 + $258,700

$278,500

2024

$1,653 (+0.7%)

$19,800 + $258,700

$278,500

2023

$1,641 (+27.8%)

$19,800 + $258,700

$278,500

2022

$1,284 (+1.7%)

$15,200 + $151,600

$166,800

2021

$1,263 (+1.3%)

$15,200 + $151,600

$166,800

2020

$1,246 (+0.6%)

$15,200 + $151,600

$166,800

2019

$1,238 (+37.8%)

$15,200 + $151,600

$166,800

2018

$898 (+1.9%)

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

2017

$881 (+0.6%)

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

2016

$876

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

2015

$876

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

2014

$876

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

Tax history for 470 Big Island Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,715 (+3.8%)

$19,800 + $258,700

$278,500

2024

$1,653 (+0.7%)

$19,800 + $258,700

$278,500

2023

$1,641 (+27.8%)

$19,800 + $258,700

$278,500

2022

$1,284 (+1.7%)

$15,200 + $151,600

$166,800

2021

$1,263 (+1.3%)

$15,200 + $151,600

$166,800

2020

$1,246 (+0.6%)

$15,200 + $151,600

$166,800

2019

$1,238 (+37.8%)

$15,200 + $151,600

$166,800

2018

$898 (+1.9%)

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

2017

$881 (+0.6%)

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

2016

$876

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

2015

$876

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

2014

$876

$15,100 + $100,000

$115,100

*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

1.9 Acres

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

1,848

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rutherford County

APN

1606116

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Back Load Garage, Basement, Carport - 1 Car, Carport - 2 Car

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Closet

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,333
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 1,333

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Deck

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

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.9
Road Surface Type: Circular
Publically Maintained Road: 1

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0

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

Location Information
Directions: FROM RUTHERFORDTON TAKE US 221 SOUTH. TURN RIGHT ON POORS FORD ROAD. TURN LEFT ON BIG ISLAND ROAD. AT STOP SIGN CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON BIG ISLAND ROAD. HOUSE WILL BE ON RIGHT.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Rutherford County
APN: 1606116

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1845
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1845
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1845
Foundation Details: Basement Inside Entrance, Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story/F.R.O.G.

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Harris Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi

6/10

Chase Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi

5/10

Rutherford Early College High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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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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

$305,000 – $370,000

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Home values near 470 Big Island Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
447 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1881 Sq. Ft.	$325,802
525 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$276,646
335 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$127,582
537 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$209,709
385 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$384,690
121 Richland Drive, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$220,709

Address	Redfin Estimate
433 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2129 Sq. Ft.	$541,911
410 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 7137 Sq. Ft.	$874,700
359 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$293,166
421 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2757 Sq. Ft.	$394,233
460 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$419,520
109 Richland Drive, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$202,130

Address	Redfin Estimate
378 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1361 Sq. Ft.	$222,748
631 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1085 Sq. Ft.	$256,822
575 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1348 Sq. Ft.	$272,842
615 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$206,535
189 Richland Drive, Forest City, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$182,954
Shiloh Road, Forest City, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

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