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$640,000

1185 Morningstar Lake Road
Forest City, NC 28043
Listed by Angela West · Angela West Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,707 sqft
Year built
2016

About this home

Set on 2.8 acres, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath Cape Cod offers 2,612 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space with a welcoming blend of comfort, privacy, and flexibility. The main level features an open layout that connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. Hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a gas log fireplace add warmth and character, while the kitchen is finished with granite counters, stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and generous cabinetry. All 3 bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, including a spacious primary suite with a large bath featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, and separate shower. Upstairs, an expansive finished bonus area with a half bath provides excellent options for a rec-room, office, studio, extra bedrooms or additional flex space. Covered front and rear porches extend the living areas outdoors. Home has an attached 2-car garage, a detached 30x30x12 garage w/2 electric doors and entrance door, and a 18x51x14 building with one 14x14 door and one entrance door. With a level setting, no HOA dues, and easy access to nearby shopping and entertainment, this property offers room to relax, work, and enjoy a more peaceful pace of life.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4403498
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
22
On market date
July 15, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
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
Harris Elementary School
1.99 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
454
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Rutherford County Schools
Middle
Chase Middle School
1.94 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
3.16 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).

33
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
18 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$128,000 down
$512,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,321
Property tax (est.)$533
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 6, 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.