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3 beds2,220 sqft$64/sqft
285 Forest Lake Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$64/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
  • Listed by: • Washburn Real Estate, Inc. brent@washburnrealestate.com
Listing closed: 08/24/2017 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3277590

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$212,100

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

90.1%

Forest City, NC

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Property Information for 285 Forest Lake Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Lake
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.875456
  • Zoning: None
  • Latitude: 35.362044
  • Directions: Leave Forest City on Hudlow Road and proceed N. Turn right onto Smith Grove Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn right onto Forest Lake Road. The house is the first on the right after passing lake. It is just across the road from Forest Lake Baptist Church.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $138,800.00
  • Parcel Number: 0423452
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: East
  • High School: East
  • Elementary School: Forest City-Dunbar
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1620.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 600.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1020
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 600
  • Sq Ft Other: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2220.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 15
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 6/130
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 206-207
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Levels: Split Level
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Cable Prewire, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 285 Forest Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #604198973

$142,000
Aug 24, 2017

Closed

CANOPY #3277590

$141,900
May 13, 2017

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3277590

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #604198973

$142,000
08/24/2017

Closed

CANOPY #3277590

$141,900
05/13/2017

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3277590

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 285 Forest Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,000Additions$230,300Total$254,300
Tax Record2025$1,644 ($137 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,390 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,390 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975CountyRUTHERFORDAPN423452Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 285 Forest Lake Road

This home is within Rutherford County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

East Rutherford Middle School
Public6 to 8

East Rutherford High School
Public9 to 12

Rutherford Opportunity Center
Public6 to 12

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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