Front of Home - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Front of Home - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
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Front of Home - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Front of Home - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Double Carport - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Front Porch - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Front Entrance - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Den - Virtual Staging - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Great Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Great Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Great Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Dining Room - Virtual Staging - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Dining Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Dining Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Kitchen - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Kitchen - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Kitchen - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Kitchen - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Primary Bedroom - Virtual Staging - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Primary Bedroom - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Primary Bedroom - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Primary Bathroom - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Bedroom - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Bedroom - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Hall - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Bedroom - Virtual Staging - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Bedroom - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Bedroom - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
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Bedroom - Virtual Staging - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Bedroom - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Bedroom - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Family Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Family Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Family Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Family Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Family Room - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Storage - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Storage - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Storage - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
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Ariel View - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Ariel View - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Ariel View - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
Ariel View - 303 Elizabeth Avenue, Forest City
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$359,000

303 Elizabeth Avenue
Forest City, NC 28043
Listed by Sonja Smith · Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,598 sqft
Year built
1950

About this home

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick home located in the highly desirable Elizabeth Avenue neighborhood in the heart of historic downtown Forest City. It is difficult to find a home with four bedrooms on the main level. This move-in-ready home has been thoughtfully updated and meticulously cared for, offering the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern convenience. Step inside to discover a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and stylish finishes that make both everyday living and entertaining a delight. The updated bathrooms provide a fresh, modern feel, while the spacious great room with a cozy fireplace flows seamlessly into the dining room, creating an inviting space for gatherings with family and friends. The oversized primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with two generous closets and a private ensuite bath. Three additional bedrooms provide plenty of room for family, guests, or a home office. The partially finished basement offers even more living space with a large family/recreation room—perfect for movie nights, a game room, a home gym, or a play area. You'll also appreciate the abundance of storage space, which provides plenty of room for seasonal décor, hobbies, tools, and all your organizational needs. From top to bottom, this home reflects exceptional maintenance, quality upgrades, and true pride of ownership. Every detail has been thoughtfully completed, allowing you to move right in and enjoy. Located just minutes from the charm of historic downtown Forest City, you will love being close to local restaurants, pubs, boutiques, the POPS Amphitheater, and the scenic Thermal Belt Rail Trail. With quick access to the Hwy. 74 Bypass, commuting to Shelby, Rutherfordton, or Charlotte is easy and convenient.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4398405
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
69
On market date
June 30, 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
1.18 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
2.19 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
2.19 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

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$71,800 down
$287,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,863
Property tax (est.)$299
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 25 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.