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    $750 per month

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 640 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    247 Arlington St Unit 201, Forest City, NC 28043

    Property Id: 1569233Newly renovated apartment includes SS fridge, stove and dishwasher. Owner pays water/sewer, tenant pays for all other utilities. Pictures are of a similar apartment. These are 100% all new. Laundromat on site. Near downtown. No Pets. Requires first month's rent plus one month's deposit.

    247 Arlington St Unit 201, Forest City, NC 28043

Why Live in Bostic

Bostic, North Carolina, offers a rural lifestyle with a touch of historical intrigue, as some believe it to be the true birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The town features a variety of home styles, including New Traditional residences, log cabins, and farmhouses, often situated on large lots. Main Street is lined with local shops like the Drop-In Family Market and Washburn’s General Store, the latter being the oldest continually run, family-owned business in the state. For more extensive shopping and dining options, residents can visit nearby Forest City, which is home to an Aldi, Walmart Supercenter, and several restaurants such as Forest City Fish Camp and Copper Penny Grill.

Bostic is served by Rutherford County Schools, with Sunshine Elementary School being highly rated. Recreational opportunities abound with Max Gunter Park and James F. Crowe Park offering playgrounds and sports facilities. Camp Golden Valley provides seasonal amenities like a water park and mini golf. The Forest City Municipal Golf Course is also nearby. The annual Cherry Bounce Festival in Forest City celebrates the region’s cherry moonshine heritage with live music and local food.

The town is car-dependent with well-paved roads and some sidewalks in populated areas. Bostic enjoys mild temperatures due to its location in the isothermal belt, which also allows for longer growing seasons. Major highways such as State Route 226 and U.S. Highway 64 provide connectivity, with Asheville Regional Airport located about 55 miles away.

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