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Seller's Agent in 2025
Courtney Houser
Steele Mountain Realty LLC
(828) 289-5624
34 in this area
138 Total Sales
311 Franklin Dr Forest City, NC 28043
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,772
Sq Ft
30,056
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- No HOA
- 1-Story Property
- Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
- Laundry Room
- 2 Attached Carport Spaces
- Central Air
About This Home
As of December 2025Stunning 3 bed/2 bath brick ranch on 0.69 acres in a fantastic location convenient to downtown Forest City, shopping, dining, and parks!! Gorgeous well manicured lawn with new fenced in backyard. Home has been totally remodeled with new LVP flooring, updated baths and kitchen with new appliances that all convey. The beautiful kitchen and dining area opens to a large 26x14 screen porch perfect for summer evenings grilling out with friends or hosting family gatherings. This home offers a large open unfinished basement that has a 2nd full kitchen, several heat/air vents, workshop area and tons of storage. This would make a great living space if it were finished out and offers a nice patio area right outside the basement door. Tons of space in this home and sellers say the neighbors/neighborhood are fantastic!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Steele Mountain Realty LLC Brokerage Email: courtney@steelemountainrealty.com License #315051 Listed on: 07/24/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1964
Lot Details
- Property is zoned C3
Home Design
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
Interior Spaces
- 1,772 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Unfinished Basement
- Sump Pump
Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
Parking
- 2 Attached Carport Spaces
- Driveway
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 429494
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 24, 2025
Closed on
Dec 8, 2025
Sold by
Lowry Jack David and Lowry Dorie L
Bought by
Googe Billy C and Googe Amy L
Seller's Agent
Courtney Houser
Steele Mountain Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Amy Jenkins
Main Street Realty Group LLC
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.17%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$817
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.79%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Outstanding Balance
$195,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$150,817
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 19, 2024
Closed on
Jun 25, 2024
Sold by
Smith Dale D and Smith Janice S
Bought by
Lowry Jack David and Lowry Dorie L
Seller's Agent
Barbara Keever
Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Courtney Houser
Steele Mountain Realty LLC
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.69%
Views
18
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.12%
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 14, 2017
Sold by
Jones Henry E
Bought by
Smith Dale D and Smith Janice
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $345,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $300,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $123,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $195,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $115,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 12/08/25 | Sold | $345,000 | -1.4% | $195 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | Price Changed | $349,900 | -2.8% | $197 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/24/2025 07/24/25 | For Sale | $360,000 | +20.0% | $203 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/25/2024 06/25/24 | Sold | $300,000 | -7.7% | $169 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/19/2024 05/19/24 | For Sale | $325,000 | -- | $183 / Sq Ft |
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,484 | $329,400 | $18,000 | $311,400 |
| 2024 | $24 | $234,300 | $18,000 | $216,300 |
| 2023 | $1,646 | $234,300 | $18,000 | $216,300 |
| 2022 | $1,646 | $138,000 | $15,000 | $123,000 |
| 2021 | $1,218 | $138,000 | $15,000 | $123,000 |
| 2020 | $1,218 | $138,000 | $15,000 | $123,000 |
| 2019 | $1,210 | $138,000 | $15,000 | $123,000 |
| 2018 | $838 | $93,400 | $9,900 | $83,500 |
| 2016 | $419 | $93,400 | $9,900 | $83,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $93,400 | $9,900 | $83,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Courtney Houser
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Amy Jenkins
A
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Amy Jenkins
Main Street Realty Group LLC
(828) 429-0299
33 in this area
101 Total Sales
-
Barbara Keever
Seller's Agent in 2024
Barbara Keever
Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.
(828) 429-0771
37 in this area
162 Total Sales
Map
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)
MLS Number: 4284904
APN: 429494
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