Residential Land with Home for Sale in Forest City, North Carolina
1737 Whitesides Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Beautiful Home with Acreage & Guest Cottage 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, while the covered front porch. A recently finished 500 sq ft detached guest cottage with full kitchen and 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.
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
- MLS #
- CMLS 4295262
- Posted
Parcels
- 1012222
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Green Area, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Carport
- Fencing
- Privacy
- Pool
- Porch
- Structures
- Outbuilding, Storage
- Features
- Porte-Cochere
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Basement
- Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Brick Full
- Roof
- Shingle
- Windows
- Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
Interior
- Room Count
- 8
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Family Room x 2, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Features
- Attic Stairs Pulldown, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Pantry
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon/Ruth | Elementary | — | — |
| R-S Middle | Middle | — | — |
| Reidsville High | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | Price drop | $449,900 | $24,600 -5.2% | CMLS |
| Sept 3, 2025 | Price drop | $474,500 | $24,500 -4.9% | CMLS |
| June 24, 2025 | Price drop | $499,000 | $50,899 -9.3% | CMLS |
| May 25, 2025 | Price drop | $549,899 | $100 -0.02% | CMLS |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Price drop | $549,999 | $1 0% | CMLS |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Price drop | $550,000 | $24,000 -4.2% | CMLS |
| Jan 17, 2025 | New listing | $574,000 | — | CMLS |