Retail at 1168 W Main Street, Forest City
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$350,000

1168 W Main Street
Forest City, NC 28043
Listed by Joe Nguyen · Keller Williams South Park
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Year built
1972

About this home

Rare Business & Development Opportunity — 1.58 Acres on W. Main Street | Forest City, NC. Unlock the potential of 1.58 acres along W. Main Street in Forest City, offered at an attractive $350,000. Zoned Highway Business (C-3), this property combines a sizable land footprint with an established location and two existing buildings totaling approximately 1,265 SF, creating flexibility for an owner-user, investor, or future redevelopment opportunity. Whether you're looking to operate a business, expand an existing concept, or capitalize on the property's commercial zoning and generous land area, this is an opportunity worth exploring. With a current asking price of $350,000, the property offers an attractive entry point for someone who sees the possibilities. Bring your vision and make this 1.58-acre property work for you.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4421810
Property type
Retail
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
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On market date
September 4, 2026
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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
1.06 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
3.56 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
4.27 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).

24
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
18 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores1
Parks0
Schools1
Transit stops1
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Forest City, from live MLS data.

On the market 0 days -- 161 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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$70,000 down
$280,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,816
Property tax (est.)$292
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 4, 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.