Land with Home for Sale in Forest City, North Carolina
1737 Whitesides Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Beautiful Home with Acreage & Guest Cottage - UNDER APPRAISAL VALUE! This 3 bed, 2 bath full-brick ranch is surrounded by 4.7 acres of mature woods & blends modern updates with classic charm. Fully renovated in 2023, it features new interior finishes, updated fixtures, and light-filled living spaces. A partially finished basement adds flexibility, along with the covered front porch. A recently finished 500 sq ft detached guest cottage with bath opens the door to multi-generational living, a private home office, or supplemental rental income. Water, septic & power hookups throughout the property, for your own RV or rentals. Outdoors are perfect for entertaining & homesteading. Fully covered firepit area & outdoor kitchen with fridge, grill, and rustic timber countertops. The property also includes a large enclosed chicken coop & run, two covered parking areas, and lush, mature landscaping. Feels secluded yet only minutes from both Rutherfordton and Forest City's shops and dining, and small-town charm. The entire basement is heated and cooled - one portion is currently being used as storage and is not noted in the heated living area square footage. Recent appraisal available upon request. Can be combined with lot for sale on adjacent lot - MLS listing 4362527.
Location
- Street address
- 1737 Whitesides Rd
- County
- Rutherford County
- Elevation
- 1,048 feet
Directions
From I-40, take Route 64 South to Hudlow Rd. Turn right at the stop sign onto Whitesides Rd. Property is 1/4 mile on the right. From Business Route 74 , take Hudlow Rd north to the stop sign, turn left onto Whitesides Rd. Property is 1/4 mile on the right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 4.7 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- CMLS 4358974
- Posted
Parcels
- 1012222
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- None
Lot
- Features
- Green Area, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Carport
- Pool
- Porch
- Features
- Porte-Cochere
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Basement
- Partially Finished
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Brick Full
Interior
- Room Count
- 8
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Family Room x 2, Laundry Room
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Mount Vernon/Ruth | Elementary |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Price drop | $400,000 | $5,000 -1.2% | CMLS |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Price drop | $405,000 | $10,000 -2.4% | CMLS |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Relisted | $415,000 | — | CMLS |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Listing removed | $415,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Mar 18, 2026 | New listing | $415,000 | — | CMLS |