1737 Whitesides Road, Forest City, NC 28043

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,586 sqft

Property Description

Beautiful Home with Acreage & Guest Cottage - UNDER APPRAISAL VALUE! This 3 bed, 2 bath full-brick ranch is surrounded by 4.7 acres of mature woods & blends modern updates with classic charm. Fully renovated in 2023, it features new interior finishes, updated fixtures, and light-filled living spaces. A partially finished basement adds flexibility, along with the covered front porch. A recently finished 500 sq ft detached guest cottage with bath opens the door to multi-generational living, a private home office, or supplemental rental income. Water, septic & power hookups throughout the property, for your own RV or rentals. Outdoors are perfect for entertaining & homesteading. Fully covered firepit area & outdoor kitchen with fridge, grill, and rustic timber countertops. The property also includes a large enclosed chicken coop & run, two covered parking areas, and lush, mature landscaping. Feels secluded yet only minutes from both Rutherfordton and Forest City’s shops and dining, and small-town charm. The entire basement is heated and cooled - one portion is currently being used as storage and is not noted in the heated living area square footage. Recent appraisal available upon request. Can be combined with lot for sale on adjacent lot - MLS listing 4362527.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

May 10, 2026 at 7:16AM

Listing Office:

EXP Realty LLC : 888-584-9431

MLS ID:

4358974

Interior

• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDryerElectric RangeElectric Water HeaterRefrigeratorSelf Cleaning Oven
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupLaundry RoomWasher Hookup
• Basement: Partially Finished
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Heat Pump
• Fireplace: Gas LogFireplace

Exterior

• General: Porte-cochere
• Other Structures: Front PorchCovered
• Parking: Attached Carport

Construction

• General: Site BuiltBasement

Location

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

Lot

• Zoning: Residential1012222
• View: Mountain(s)

Utilities

• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Installed

Financial

• Source: carolina