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$179,900

126 Phillips Drive
Forest City, NC 28043
Listed by Lorie Huskey · Century 21 Blackwell & Company Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
828 sqft
Year built
1950

About this home

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 1950 farmhouse full of warmth, charm, and character! Situated on a spacious 0.68-acre lot with two parcels being sold together, this adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of timeless appeal and modern updates. From the moment you arrive, you'll fall in love with the inviting covered front porch and expansive side porch—ideal for relaxing with your morning coffee, entertaining guests, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings beneath the gorgeous mature magnolia trees. Inside, you'll find tasteful updates throughout, including new flooring, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances that will remain, plus the washer and dryer are also included, making this home truly move-in ready. The oversized utility/laundry room provides excellent storage and everyday convenience. Outside, the property offers a detached two-car carport with plenty of room for vehicles, a boat, or additional storage. The generous yard provides endless possibilities for gardening, outdoor activities, or future expansion. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and downtown Forest City, this home combines country charm with in-town convenience. If you've been searching for a move-in ready farmhouse with character, updates, and plenty of outdoor space, this is one you won't want to miss!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4399790
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
99
On market date
July 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
2
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
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
0.89 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
369
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
Middle
Chase Middle School
1.33 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
517
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
High
Chase High School
2.68 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
673
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
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).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$35,980 down
$143,920 loan
Principal & interest$933
Property tax (est.)$150
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 8 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.