
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, 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. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Relisted | $415,000 | — | CMLS |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Listing removed | $415,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Mar 18, 2026 | New listing | $415,000 | — | CMLS |














