For sale

$230,000

Est. $1,430/mo —

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697 Island Ford Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

About this home

Welcome to 697 Island Ford Road, a peaceful country property with .84 unrestricted acres. This 2 Bed/ 1 bath brick home sits on a corner lot that offers the opportunity to enjoy the best of rural living in Mooresboro. This property provides a beautiful setting with plenty of space and privacy, while still being conveniently located to nearby towns, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Whether you’re looking for a private retreat, or an opportunity to create your own country homestead, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Enjoy the quiet surroundings, open space, and natural beauty of the area. Come take a look and imagine the possibilities!

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

0.84 acresLot Size

Listed by Karen Lopez • Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC

Contact: mklopez@kw.com

Listing updated: Oct 10, 2026 at 02:16am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4430696

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$1,430 per month

Principal and interest$1,287

Property taxes

$82

HOA dues

Home insurance

$61

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cliffside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi

9/10

Chase Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi

5/10

Chase High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

6/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

697 Island Ford Rd · $230,000

Strong offer

$231K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $231K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 102 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% below list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Propane fireplace in the living room
Main-level ramp

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Convection oven, electric oven, electric range, freezer, and refrigerator
Propane water heater

Laundry & utility
Laundry room on the main level
Washer and dryer hookups

Sale and tax history for 697 Island Ford Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4430696

Oct 10, 2026

Listed

$230,000

Oct 2, 2026

Coming Soon

$230,000

SPMLS #281920

Nov 4, 2021

Sold

$125,000

Sep 30, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 6, 2021

Price Changed

$129,999

Jul 12, 2021

Price Changed

$145,000

Jun 30, 2021

Listed

$150,000

+19

Come Check Out this All Brick 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home on a . 85 Acre Corner Lot! House is solid, has a fireplace, laundry room, large deck off the back and a circular driveway. The home is located in a quiet location in Rutherfordton just off of HWY 221 near the SC / NC State line. Big Back Yard has a lot of sun and would make a great garden. Home needs some cosmetic updating & is ready for your ideas!! House has both public water and well water.

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3756669

Nov 4, 2021

Sold

$125,000

Sep 30, 2021

Contingent

—

Aug 6, 2021

Price Changed

$129,999

Jul 12, 2021

Price Changed

$145,000

Jun 28, 2021

Listed

$150,000

+17

All Brick 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home on a .85 Acre Corner Lot! House is solid, has a fireplace, laundry room, large deck off the back and a circular driveway. The home is located in a quiet location in Rutherfordton just off of HWY 221 near the SC / NC State line. Big Back Yard has a lot of sun and would make a great garden. Home needs some cosmetic updating & is ready for your ideas!! House has both public water and well water.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$987 (+6.4%)

$15,000 + $121,400

$136,400

2024

$928 (+1.3%)

$18,000 + $121,400

$139,400

2023

$916 (+38.3%)

$18,000 + $121,400

$139,400

2022

$662 (+114.4%)

$14,400 + $59,400

$73,800

2021

$309

$14,400 + $59,400

$73,800

2020

$309 (+2.7%)

$14,400 + $59,400

$73,800

2019

$301 (+24.8%)

$14,400 + $59,400

$73,800

2018

$241 (+9.6%)

$10,000 + $45,300

$55,300

2017

$220 (+0.4%)

$10,000 + $45,300

$55,300

2015

$219

$10,000 + $45,300

$55,300

2014

$219

$10,000 + $45,300

$55,300

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.84 Acres

Year renovated

1970

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,080

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,080

Year built

1970

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Rutherford County

APN

906894

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Forest City, NC • 28043

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Redfin Estimate for 697 Island Ford Rd

$229,858

$142 under list price of $230K

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $210K to $259K.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$212,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,021 sq ft
274 Trojan Ln, Forest City, NC 28043
15 years newer
basement
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$218,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft
313 Harrill Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
smaller lot
18 years newer
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$215,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,028 sq ft
273 Trojan Ln, Forest City, NC 28043
smaller lot
11 years newer
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$240,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
172 Lockland Dr, Chesnee, SC 29323
smaller lot
32 years newer
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$210,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,289 sq ft
1674 Harris Henrietta Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
smaller lot
12 years older
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$258,500 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
256 Scruggs Rd, Gaffney, SC 29341
smaller lot
51 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $1,800 per month, based on comparable rentals

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