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$235,000

143 Big Springs Avenue
Forest City, NC 28043
Listed by Brad Cummings · Colfax Home & Land, Co
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,944 sqft
Year built
1990

About this home

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ALERT!! Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or just starting to build a portfolio, you'll want to consider this attractive brick duplex in the heart of Forest City. Situated within walking distance of downtown, the location offers tremendous convenience to restaurants, shops, and the POPS center. Each unit features 2 bedrooms with one bath, open living/dining area and a back deck. All utilities are provided by the Town of Forest City, which keeps it simple for you and the tenants. Added bonus - the current long-term residents would love to remain, so there's no concern of a gap in rental income as ownership transitions. We are requiring a 48-hour advance notice prior to showing so BOOK YOUR TIME NOW!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4405106
Property type
Duplex
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
July 21, 2026
Stories
1
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
0.96 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
2.44 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
2.51 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 1 days -- 160 fewer 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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Est. monthly payment
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$47,000 down
$188,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,219
Property tax (est.)$196
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 22, 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.