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$229,000

155/157 E Main Street
Forest City, NC 28043
Listed by Sonja Smith · Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.
Bedrooms
N/A
Bathrooms
N/A
Living area
N/A
Year built
1940

About this home

Located in the vibrant, highly desirable business district of downtown Forest City, this versatile 1,704± square-foot commercial property offers an exceptional opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs alike. Situated on W. Main Street within the sought-after West Main Historic District, the property offers outstanding visibility, easy accessibility, and high daily traffic exposure. Currently configured to accommodate three separate business spaces, the building provides flexibility for multi-tenant income, owner-occupied use, or reconfiguration to suit a wide range of commercial needs. An additional potential site on the back of the property allows for further business expansion or development, enhancing its long-term value. With unlimited possibilities for retail, office, or service-based uses, this multi-use property is perfectly positioned in a growing area where location truly matters. Whether expanding an investment portfolio or launching or growing a business, this is a rare opportunity in the heart of downtown Forest City—where location, visibility, and potential come together. Owners may consider owner financing.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4336275
Property type
Retail
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
257
On market date
January 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
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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
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
1.16 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
470
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
Middle
East Rutherford Middle School
2.66 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
543
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
High
East Rutherford High School
2.59 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
685
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Rutherford County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Forest City'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).

55
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
77 / 100
Restaurants & cafes13
Grocery stores0
Parks3
Schools4
Transit stops2
Pharmacies2

Market position

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

On the market 257 days -- 96 more days than Forest City's current average of 161 days.
For reference, the median list price across 137 active listings in Forest City right now is $235,000.

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$45,800 down
$183,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,188
Property tax (est.)$191
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 7 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.