142 Padgett-Burns Road, Forest City, NC 28043

• 3 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 1,915 sqft

Property Description

**Now Offered at $392,000 | 2.51 Acres Near Downtown Forest City** Privacy, space, and future potential all in one. This **3-bedroom, 2 full bath + 2 half bath home** sits on **2.51 acres** just minutes from downtown Forest City, offering the kind of flexibility today’s buyers are searching for. With approximately **1,915 heated square feet** plus a **walk-out basement with over 1,500 additional square feet**, this property gives you room to live now and expand later. The basement already includes a half bath and exterior access, making it ideal for future recreation space, a home gym, workshop, guest area, media room, or additional finished living space. The main level features a comfortable living room with fireplace, a functional kitchen with ample cabinetry, and a dedicated office or flex space, perfect for working from home, hobbies, or everyday organization. Upstairs, the primary suite includes dual closets and a tiled shower, along with two additional bedrooms and shared bath access. Step outside and enjoy the space buyers keep asking for: **Outdoor features include:** * Screened porch, approximately **13' x 23'** * Rear balcony overlooking the property * A mix of cleared and wooded acreage * Private setting with usable outdoor space * Attached garage with interior access * Semi-circular driveway with additional parking * Community well Homes with acreage, privacy, usable space, and expansion potential under $400K are hard to find in the Forest City area. This property is positioned for buyers who want more room, more flexibility, and more long-term possibilities without stretching past the $400,000 mark. **Schedule your showing and come see how much space this property really offers.**

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

August 11, 2026 at 3:19AM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Journey : 828-395-2222

MLS ID:

4352088

Interior

• Appliances: DishwasherElectric RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher/Dryer
• Laundry: In Hall
• Basement: Bath/StubbedStorage SpaceUnfinishedWalk-Out Access
• A/C: Central AirElectricHeat PumpWall Unit(s)
• Heating: Heat PumpWood Stove
• Fireplace: Gas LogLiving RoomWood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• Other Structures: EnclosedDeckScreenedSide PorchCovered
• Parking: Driveway

Construction

• General: Site BuiltBasement

Location

• Road/Access: AsphaltPaved
• Originating MLS: carolina
• County: Rutherford

Lot

• Zoning: RES1011931
• Restrictions: Only one single-family residence per lotNo trailers or mobile homes. No commercial or business use. All dwellings must be at least 1200 sq. ft. of heated living space. No temporary structures (trailersetc.) permitted as residences. Buildings must be set back at least 60 feet from the front lot line. Lots must be kept clean and sanitary; no nuisanceannoyanceor hazard allowed. Shared Well

Utilities

• Water: Community Well
• Sewer: Septic Installed

Financial

• Source: carolina