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$249,900

229 Riverhills Drive
Forest City, NC 28043
Listed by Tasheenia Bennett · EXP Realty LLC Mooresville
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,755 sqft
Year built
1979

About this home

Welcome to 229 Riverhills Dr, where comfort, flexibility, and outdoor living come together on a spacious 0.69-acre lot. This well-maintained home offers unique living spaces that are hard to find, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers, growing families, investors, or anyone looking for a home with character and versatility. One of the home's standout features is the expansive loft area, offering endless possibilities to fit your lifestyle. Whether you envision a home office, media room, playroom, fitness space, hobby area, or additional guest accommodations, this flexible space is ready to meet your needs. Just off the main living area, the oversized sunroom provides another inviting place to gather, unwind, or entertain. Filled with natural light, it's the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, host family and friends, or simply relax. The home features hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas and loft, with tile flooring in the kitchen, laundry area and bathrooms for easy maintenance. Both bathrooms include newer vanities, faucets and toilets, while the kitchen is equipped with appliances installed in 2022, providing everyday convenience. Outside, the nearly three-quarter-acre lot offers plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're dreaming of gardening, creating an outdoor entertainment space, adding a fire pit, or simply enjoying the privacy and open space, this yard offers endless potential. Conveniently located with shopping, dining, healthcare, schools and many everyday services within approximately one mile, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful living and easy access to everything you need. If you're looking for a home that offers flexible living spaces, a beautiful sunroom, a spacious yard, and a convenient location, 229 Riverhills Dr is ready to welcome you home.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4341560
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
River Hills
Status
Active
Days on market
176
On market date
February 5, 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
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
1.36 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
1.79 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
1.87 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 176 days -- 15 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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$49,980 down
$199,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,297
Property tax (est.)$208
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 31, 2026.

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.