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173 Wells Drive, Forest City, NC 28043

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For Sale
Sale Pending

$227,000

3 beds • 2 baths • 1,539 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 1,163 /mo. †

6.63% APR for 30 yrs.
$0 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $147.50
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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Located in Forest City, 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home with a fenced back yard and 2 storage buildings. The carport also has a utility room that used to be laundry room. Flooring is vinyl, carpet and hardwood. It is believed to have hardwood in living room under the carpet. Updates to this home in the last 3 years include a gas water heater, sliding glass doors, back deck, flooring in hall bath, vanity in master bedroom bath, faucets, toilets, gas range and microwave in kitchen. Home has an eat in kitchen and a dining room. Master bedroom has a walk in shower. Gas log fireplace in living room to make it cozy. The deck off the dining room is perfect for entertaining or relaxing and the covered porch off the kitchen and carport is perfect for sitting outside on those rainy days. 2 mins to shopping, restaurants, and Hwy 74 for easy commutes to Hendersonville, Spartanburg, or Charlotte. Home is located 7 mins to downtown Forest City. Home is being sold AS IS.
MLS# 4217517

Courtesy Of Ferguson Hudson Realty LLC

(828) 290-6676

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Architecture Style
    Ranch
  • Exterior Type
    Brick
  • Floor Covering
    Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating System
    Heat Pump
  • Lot Size
    0.4 Acres

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    $1,163
  • Property Taxes
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Schools

Forest City-dunbar Elementary School

Grades PK-5 Public School

Forest City, NC 28043 2.3 miles
286 learning pkwy

508 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A+

School Details

East Rutherford Middle School

Grades 6-8 Public School

Bostic, NC 28018 3.5 miles
259 e church st

584 total students
18:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: D

School Details

Rutherford Early College High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Spindale, NC 28160 3.3 miles
286 icc loop road

208 total students
35:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A-

School Details

East Rutherford High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Bostic, NC 28018 2.9 miles
331 e high rd

682 total students
15:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C+

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Rutherford Opportunity Center 0.9 miles Public 6-12 F
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School 1.2 miles Public PK-5 A
Glenwood Christian Academy 2.2 miles Private 2-5
Chase Middle School 3.3 miles Public 6-8 C-
Harris Elementary School 3.7 miles Public PK-5 A
Word Of Faith Christian School 3.9 miles Private KG-12
Chase High School 4.7 miles Public 9-12 C
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy 4.7 miles Public KG-12 B-
Spindale Elementary School 5.1 miles Public PK-5 C+
Ellenboro Elementary School 5.4 miles Public PK-5 A-
R-s Middle School 5.8 miles Public 6-8 C-

Rutherford Opportunity Center

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-12

F

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

A

Glenwood Christian Academy

Distance: 2.2 miles

Type Private

Grades: 2-5

Chase Middle School

Distance: 3.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C-

Harris Elementary School

Distance: 3.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

A

Word Of Faith Christian School

Distance: 3.9 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-12

Chase High School

Distance: 4.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

C

Thomas Jefferson Class Academy

Distance: 4.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-12

B-

Spindale Elementary School

Distance: 5.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

C+

Ellenboro Elementary School

Distance: 5.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

A-

R-s Middle School

Distance: 5.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C-

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Forest City, NC 28043

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Forest City, NC 28043

This community’s employment is highest in the sales and production occupations industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

89° July
Hottest Average Month
28° January
Coldest Average Month
8,337 Total Households in Area
1.5% Increase in population since the year 2010
32.8%
of households
have children
24 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Forest City, NC 28043

Forest City, NC 28043 has a population of 20,455 people in 8,337 households with a median age of 40.6 years old.

1.5%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
8,247
Total households as of 2010
1.4%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 40.6 years old. The smallest percentage group is 45-54 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 14%
Hispanic 8%
Other 4%
Asian <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 72%, followed by Black at 14%, Hispanic at 8%, and Other at 4%.

Economics
for Forest City, NC 28043

317 /sq mi
Population Density
$45,760 /yr
Median Household Income
$200,000
Median Sales Price
24 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $15-24,999k representing 16.61% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 96%
  • Work from Home 2%
  • Walk or Bike 2%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 5,126 55%
Rented 3,211 34%
Vacant 978 10%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 52%
Blue Collar 48%

Family & Education Facts
for Forest City, NC 28043

40.6 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.4
persons per
household

38.7%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 34%
Some College 23%
Some High School 15%
Associates Degree 12%
Bachelors Degree 10%
Graduate Degree 7%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 33.67% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
32.8% of households have children

Weather
for Forest City, NC 28043

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 89° F in July to a low of 28° F in January

89° July
Hottest Average Month
28° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
28°
51°
Feb
30°
56°
Mar
37°
64°
Apr
45°
72°
May
54°
80°
Jun
62°
86°
Jul
66°
89°
Aug
65°
88°
Sep
58°
82°
Oct
46°
73°
Nov
37°
63°
Dec
30°
54°

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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