697 Bethany Church Rd

Forest City, NC 28043

$220,000
Price
3
Beds
1,201 Sq. Ft.
$183 / Sq. Ft.
1,201
Sq. Ft.
$183
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Charming 3-bedroom home on over 1 acre just outside of Forest City town limits offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and space! This open-concept home sits on nearly an acre and a half— giving you plenty of room to spread out while staying close to town. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining outdoors with two covered porches, and a large back deck, perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings. Inside, you’ll love the bright and open living area that flows easily between the kitchen, dining, and...Charming 3-bedroom home on over 1 acre just outside of Forest City town limits offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and space! This open-concept home sits on nearly an acre and a half— giving you plenty of room to spread out while staying close to town. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining outdoors with two covered porches, and a large back deck, perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings. Inside, you’ll love the bright and open living area that flows easily between the kitchen, dining, and family spaces—ideal for everyday living. The spacious laundry room adds extra functionality and storage options. If you’re looking for a peaceful setting with the convenience of being minutes from shops, dining, and schools —this is the one!
  1. Listed by Melvin Digh • NorthGroup Real Estate LLC • melvin@wncagent.com

Property Details for 697 Bethany Church Road

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 12/18/2025 05:02 AM

Property Details for 697 Bethany Church Road

StatusActive
MLS #4330225
Days on Market7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size1.39 AC / 60,548 SF
CountyRutherford County

Location

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Building Information for 697 Bethany Church Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size1.39 AC / 60,548 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,193 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,087

Property Taxes

$106

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 697 Bethany Church Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.891086
  • Latitude: 35.304071
  • Directions: Use GPS
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $194,600.00
  • Parcel Number: 1608153
  • 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 YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1201.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1201
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1201.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, 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: 33
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 697 Bethany Church Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4330225

$220,000—
Dec 16, 2025

Expired

CANOPY #4321232

$220,000—
Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4321232

$220,000—
Nov 11, 2025

Expired

CANOPY #4310696

$225,000—
Oct 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4310696

$225,000—
Sep 18, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1519014081

$204,000

+19.8% / yr

Sep 18, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #4055235

$204,000—
Jul 31, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4055235

$199,900—
May 17, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3465019

$92,500—
May 16, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #645295453

$93,000

+40.8% / yr

Mar 30, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3465019

—
Jan 15, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3465019

$89,900—
Sep 23, 2016

Closed

CANOPY #3209160

$37,400—
Sep 19, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #579262653

$37,500

-5.2% / yr

Aug 29, 2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3209160

—
Aug 23, 2016

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3209160

$39,900—
May 16, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428028495

$68,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4330225

$220,000
12/16/2025

Expired

CANOPY #4321232

$220,000
11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4321232

$220,000
11/11/2025

Expired

CANOPY #4310696

$225,000
10/08/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4310696

$225,000
09/18/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1519014081

$204,000

+19.8% / yr

09/18/2023

Closed

CANOPY #4055235

$204,000
07/31/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4055235

$199,900
05/17/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3465019

$92,500
05/16/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #645295453

$93,000

+40.8% / yr

03/30/2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3465019

—
01/15/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3465019

$89,900
09/23/2016

Closed

CANOPY #3209160

$37,400
09/19/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #579262653

$37,500

-5.2% / yr

08/29/2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3209160

—
08/23/2016

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3209160

$39,900
05/16/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428028495

$68,500

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

Public Records for 697 Bethany Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$17,300Additions$177,300Total$194,600
Tax Record2025$1,274 ($106 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,140 SqFtStories1Lot Size60,548 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1985CountyRUTHERFORDAPN1608153Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 697 Bethany Church Road

This home is within Rutherford County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Forrest W Hunt 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
Forrest W Hunt 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 697 Bethany Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043

697 Bethany Church Road is a single family home for sale in Forest City, NC 28043. This property was listed for sale on December 17, 2025 by NorthGroup Real Estate LLC, it's currently listed at $220,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on September 18, 2023. This listing's school district is Rutherford County School District. Nearby schools include Forrest W Hunt Elementary School, Chase Middle School and Chase High School. 697 Bethany Church Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,201 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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