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$585,000

343 Countryside Drive
Forest City, NC 28043
Listed by Dave Long · Mellnik Real Estate Services
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
1,742 sqft
Year built
2004

About this home

Experience refined country living at this beautifully crafted custom brick ranch situated on 2.35 impeccably landscaped acres just outside of Forest City. Designed with timeless elegance and exceptional attention to detail, this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bath (3rd bedroom in the 2nd living quarters!) brick ranch offers the perfect balance of comfort, sophistication, and privacy. Surrounded by lush landscaping and peaceful outdoor spaces, the property provides a tranquil retreat while remaining just minutes from restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Spacious living areas and quality finishes create an inviting atmosphere ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. A truly exceptional feature is the detached second living quarters, offering endless possibilities as a private guest house, luxury in-law suite, multigenerational residence, executive rental, or income-producing short-term vacation rental. This versatile addition enhances both the functionality and investment potential of the property. Whether you're seeking a serene primary residence, a multigenerational estate, or a property with exceptional income opportunities, this one-of-a-kind offering delivers a lifestyle that's increasingly difficult to find.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4400584
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
NONE
Status
Active
Days on market
102
On market date
July 6, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
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
2.24 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
3.1 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
4.17 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).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$117,000 down
$468,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,035
Property tax (est.)$488
Home insurance (est.)$150

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