159 Big Island Road
$430,000
3 bd 2 ba 2,202 sqft
159 Big Island Road
Forest City, NC 28043
1 days on market
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1965
Lot Size
Garage
2 spaces

About This Property

Whether you envision a peaceful self-sustaining farming homestead, a functional equestrian estate, or a private family compound, this 6.25-acre property offers the opportunity. Perfectly blending rural charm with modern accessibility, you’ll enjoy a serene landscape of fenced pastures and woods just minutes from the shopping and dining of Forest City/Spindale and only 11 minutes from Tryon International Equestrian Center. This sprawling 2,202 sq. ft. main level living ranch features a new roof (installed four years ago) and a versatile floor plan. At its heart is a massive family room with vaulted ceilings, built-in bookcases, and a wood-burning fireplace. A second sun-drenched living area offers a mid-century modern vibe with a gas fireplace and seamless flow into the kitchen and dining spaces. A flexible adjacent room serves perfectly as a home office or formal dining area. Recently refinished hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms, freshly painted interior and new water heater (2022), this is a well-built and well-maintained home. Gated driveway. Expansion Potential: The unfinished basement with interior/exterior access is a blank canvas, already professionally waterproofed with a wall seal, dehumidification system, and sump pump. It offers an ideal footprint for a second living suite, income producing rental unit, or hobby space. With over six acres, the land itself provides the rare potential to subdivide or build additional homes. (buyer should check with the County for permitted uses) Ready for your horses or farm animals, the property includes a 2-stall barn with a dedicated feed/tack room; additional overhang shelters for livestock; a professional round pen featuring graded bluestone mix footing; Experience the best of country living without sacrificing convenience. This is more than just a home; it’s a multi-use investment with endless possibilities.

Property Details

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,202 sqft

Exterior & Lot

Year Built
1965
Garage Spaces
2

Location

Subdivision
None
County
Rutherford
ZIP Code
28043

Financial

Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Utilities

Sewer
Septic Installed

Schools

Elementary
Unspecified
Middle School
Unspecified
High School
Unspecified

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer

Patio & Porch Features

Deck

Lot Features

Green Area, Level, Pasture, Wooded

Location

Listing Information

MLS #
CAR4374398
Listing Agent
Carol Parker
Listing Office
Sauvé Collective
Listed Date
Apr 26, 2026
Jonathan Jackson
Jonathan Jackson
Realtor®, Broker in Charge

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