Chef's Dream Kitchen - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Backyard - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Chef's Dream Kitchen - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Chef's Dream Kitchen - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Chef's Dream Kitchen - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Dining Area with Fireplace - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Dining Room or Office - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Dining Room connects to the Kitchen - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Stunning Sunroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Stunning Sunroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Stunning Sunroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Primary Bedroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
2nd Bedroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
3rd Bedroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
1st Full Bathroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
1st Full Bathroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
1st Full Bathroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
2nd Full Bathroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
2nd Full Bathroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
2nd Full Bathroom - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Open Floor Plan - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Welcome Home - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Forest Hills - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Stunning Backyard Patio - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Stunning Backyard Patio - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Stunning Backyard Patio - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Backyard - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Backyard Views - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
2nd Lot to Build or enjoy - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
2nd Lot to Build or enjoy - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Carport - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
Carport with Storage Room - 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe
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$470,000

125 Forest Hills Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
Listed by Jeffrey Hemme · Cross Keys LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,390 sqft
Year built
1960

About this home

Stunning Fully Renovated Full Brick Ranch on 1 Acre Near Downtown Monroe! Welcome to this beautifully renovated full brick ranch located in a prime location just minutes from vibrant Monroe Downtown, where you can enjoy local shops, restaurants, and year-round community events. Situated on a spacious 1-acre lot, this home offers the perfect combination of modern updates, charm, and space to grow. A long private driveway provides plenty of additional parking and leads to a large carport with a 150 sq ft storage room, ideal for tools, lawn equipment, or hobby space. Step inside to discover a completely renovated interior featuring beautiful new flooring throughout and a bright, open layout. The welcoming front living room with a charming bay window fills the home with natural light. The stunning chef’s kitchen is the heart of the home, showcasing all-new cabinets, a large kitchen island, and new appliances, making it perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area featuring a cozy fireplace, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. An additional formal dining room or office provides flexibility for work-from-home or hosting guests. The spacious primary suite features gorgeous flooring and a beautifully renovated private bathroom with stylish modern finishes. Two additional generously sized bedrooms share a second fully renovated bathroom, offering comfort and convenience for family or guests. One of the most impressive features of this home is the enormous 15 x 36 sunroom, flooded with natural light and designed for year-round enjoyment. This incredible space includes a stunning modern wall fireplace and built-in cabinetry, making it perfect for a second living room, game room, bonus room, or entertaining space—the possibilities are endless. Step outside to enjoy the private backyard patio with a charming brick wall surround, ideal for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Beyond the patio lies a beautiful level backyard with mature trees, offering peaceful outdoor living and plenty of room to play, garden, or expand. An added bonus is that the back portion of the property is a separate parcel with separate road access from Buck Hill road, providing incredible potential to build a second home, guest house, or in-law suite, or simply enjoy the extra privacy and space. This move-in ready home combines modern updates, flexible living space, and a rare 1-acre setting close to Downtown Monroe. Opportunities like this don’t come along often! New Roof 2025. New HVAC 2024 and New Hot Water Heater 2022 Back on Market- No fault on sellers. Schedule your showing today and experience everything this exceptional property has to offer.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4355616
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Forest Hills
Status
Active
Days on market
197
On market date
March 12, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Benton Heights Elementary
2.43 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
500
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Union County Public Schools
Middle
Monroe Middle
1.78 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
988
Student:teacher ratio
18.3:1
District
Union County Public Schools
High
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
0.87 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
809
Student:teacher ratio
18.4:1
District
Union County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Monroe's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

17
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Monroe, from live MLS data.

On the market 197 days -- 111 more days than Monroe's current average of 86 days.
For reference, the median list price across 527 active listings in Monroe right now is $425,000.

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$94,000 down
$376,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,439
Property tax (est.)$392
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 11 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.