159 Big Island Rd

Forest City, NC 28043

$449,000
Price
3
Beds
2,202 Sq. Ft.
$204 / Sq. Ft.
2,202
Sq. Ft.
$204
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house with a garden
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Description

Finally, an affordable horse farm conveniently located only 11 minutes from Tryon International Equestrian Center. Set on 6.25 acres of usable, level land with fenced pasture, 2 stall barn w/tack/feed room, run-in shelter area, and a round pen with sand/stone dust footing. The 2,202 sq ft house offers plenty of space with a massive family room featuring a vaulted ceiling and beams, built-in bookcases and wood burning fireplace. The large living room with gas fireplace opens onto the kitchen which...Finally, an affordable horse farm conveniently located only 11 minutes from Tryon International Equestrian Center. Set on 6.25 acres of usable, level land with fenced pasture, 2 stall barn w/tack/feed room, run-in shelter area, and a round pen with sand/stone dust footing. The 2,202 sq ft house offers plenty of space with a massive family room featuring a vaulted ceiling and beams, built-in bookcases and wood burning fireplace. The large living room with gas fireplace opens onto the kitchen which has its own dining area in addition to the separate dining room which the current owner used as an office. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. New roof in 2022. Beautiful hardwood floors that were recently refinished plus new flooring in the family room, dining room and one bathroom. Interior painted in 2022; new water heater 2022. The barn was added to the property just prior to the seller's purchase in 2022. Seller had a large overhang shelter/run-in area constructed on the front of the barn, and installed water, electric and bluestone mix footing. Part of the shelter could easily be converted to a 3rd stall. Stalls are matted. The round pen was professionally graded. Large, recently stained deck on the back of the house is a great place to enjoy the view of your horses. The unfinished basement with interior and exterior entrances offers an additional 1,445 sq feet of space. This property gives you the best of both worlds - expansive, unrestricted land yet you are only minutes away from shopping/dining in Forest City with the convenience of Tractor Supply, Lowe's, Walmart and more. Quick ride to Highway 74 if you're heading to Charlotte or Asheville.
  1. Listed by Carol Parker • Tryon Horse & Home LLC • cparker@tryonhorseandhome.com

Property Details for 159 Big Island Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 01/19/2026 07:00 AM

Property Details for 159 Big Island Road

StatusActive
MLS #4336964
Days on Market9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1965
Lot Size6.25 AC / 272,250 SF
CountyRutherford County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Tryon Horse & Home LLC
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Building Information for 159 Big Island Road

Stories-Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size6.25 AC / 272,250 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,336 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,188

Property Taxes

$148

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 Big Island Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.9392263
  • Latitude: 35.30052373
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $289,700.00
  • Parcel Number: 1301310
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2202.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2202
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 1445
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1445
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2202.0
  • Lot Features: Adjoins Forest, Cleared, Green Area, Pasture, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 37
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 43-190
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: Barn, Paddocks, Pasture, Round Pen, Run in Shelter, Tack Room
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Linoleum, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Third: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 159 Big Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4336964

$449,000—
Jun 17, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492539467

$327,000

+16.1% / yr

Jun 17, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3832447

$327,000—
May 6, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3832447

—
May 6, 2022

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3832447

—
Apr 12, 2022

Price Change

CANOPY #3832447

$375,000—
Feb 24, 2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3832447

$395,000—
Feb 19, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3690859

$268,000—
Feb 16, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #691298254

$268,000—
Feb 16, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1452072515

$268,000—
Jan 2, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3690859

—
Dec 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3690859

$275,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/17/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4336964

$449,000
06/17/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492539467

$327,000

+16.1% / yr

06/17/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3832447

$327,000
05/06/2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3832447

—
05/06/2022

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3832447

—
04/12/2022

Price Change

CANOPY #3832447

$375,000
02/24/2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3832447

$395,000
02/19/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3690859

$268,000
02/16/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #691298254

$268,000
02/16/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1452072515

$268,000
01/02/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3690859

—
12/11/2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3690859

$275,000

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Public Records for 159 Big Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$43,400Additions$246,300Total$289,700
Tax Record2025$1,782 ($148 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,781 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,781 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,456 SqFtStories1Lot Size272,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1968CountyRUTHERFORDAPN1301310Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 159 Big Island Road

This home is within Rutherford County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Harris Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Chase Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Chase High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rutherford Early College High School
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Harris Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Chase Middle School
Public6 to 8

Chase High School
Public9 to 12

Rutherford Early College High School
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 159 Big Island Road, Forest City, NC 28043

159 Big Island Road is a single family home for sale in Forest City, NC 28043. This property was listed for sale on January 17, 2026 by Tryon Horse & Home LLC, it's currently listed at $449,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on June 17, 2022. This listing's school district is Rutherford County School District. Nearby schools include Harris Elementary School, Chase Middle School and Chase High School. 159 Big Island Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,202 sqft single family home built in 1965.

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