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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.

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Howard Self · Lincolnton, NC

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eXp Realty
“Lena came highly recommended and she was excellent to work with in every aspect!”

Carole and Jim · Gainesville, FL

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Century 21 Town & Country Realty
“Mitzy is local market knowledgeable, professional and personable She made our house hunting and home buying experience enjoyable by easily handling every detail. We always thought that she had our best interest in mind and worked dilengently to find a home that fit our needs Mitzy is the best!”

Linda Capron · Lincolnton, NC

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Century 21 Town and Country Realty
“Jennifer was the most engaged realtor I've ever used. I appreciate her professionalism and honesty.”

John Geer · Charlotte, NC

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Century 21 Town & Country Realty
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Joshua Kelly and the entire Steadfast team. They were very patient, prompt, attentive, knowledgeable and responsive, especially considering my move entailed an out-of-state component to it. I would absolutely recommend them for future homebuyers.”

Zenovia P. · Statesville, NC

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Keller Williams Charlotte Ballantyne Area
“Good communication and very responsive. On top of things.”

Mubarik Muhammad · Rutherfordton, NC

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Century 21 Connected
“Paul was referred to me by Chris Smith in his office. Paul was on top of everything and so helpful in showing me properties that we had identified in both Asheville and Hendersonville. There was a lot of ground to cover but I am thrilled with the results. I was Realtor in Florida for 8 years, so I know the importance of a good agent to get a good result. I was pleased with Paul's service through the entire process.”

Kathi Kellar · Cocoa Beach, FL

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Century 21 Connected
“Travis was very knowledgeable and has great communication. He set realistic expectations with us and stood up for us as needed through negotiations.”

Liz Lynch · Candler, NC

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Century 21 Hi-Alta
“Your timely referral of Kelly Treiber was a godsend. She's a consummate professional who also possesses excellent customer service, attention to detail, and communication skills. Thank you very much for your referral of Kelly Treiber.”

David L. J. · Marion, NC

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eXp Realty, LLC Asheville
“Our agent, Michael Diniz, was professional and extremely knowledgeable. Simply put, he's the best agent we've worked with. Selling our home had its challenges, but his persistence and urgency allowed our home to sell sooner than expected. I've used a few agents in the past, however, Michael is the only agent I'd refer to friends and family.”

John J. · Salisbury, NC

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EXP Realty
“Great communication and timely return of calls. Very organized.”

Mary B. · Fletcher, NC

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EXP Realty LLC
“Working with David Carter made the home selling and buying experience extremely easy. David is professional and a pleasure to be around!”

Linnea C. · Sharon, SC

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LPT Realty Jeff Cook Real Estate
“Excellent service to help us close on selling in a very short window of only 1 month after the home was ready to show. We feel fortunate to have picked Travis as our agent. Highly recommend!!!”

Bixia T. · Charlotte, NC

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Coldwell Banker Mountain View Real Estate
“The Overman Group is phenomenal!”

Bill N. · Winston-Salem, NC

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Allen Tate
“Gave us excellent service. Extremely satisfied!!”

Jim W. · St. Petersburg, FL

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Keller Williams Mountain Partners

Forest City real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Forest City real estate market, updated for August 2025. *

The typical home value in Forest City is projected to be $241,000 for the month of July. June’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the city to be $231,000—down 5.33% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, county-level data pegged home values at $300,000 in Rutherford County for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $310,000 in July.

Forest City had 5 new listings and 10 listings that went under contract in June, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 41—down 10.87% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in July.

Of those 41 active listings, 41.46% reduced their price in the month of June. The median listing price for homes in Forest City fell 0.0% from May to June, bringing the current median listing price to $245,000. Based on projected data for July, listing prices may continue to fall.

The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell sharply year-over-year. In June 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 54 days, compared to 64 days in June 2024. However, in recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be rising. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this July.

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Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.

* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.

Learn more about what Forest City has to offer.

Forest City offers residents a charming blend of small-town warmth and vibrant community events, making it a welcoming place to call home.

Forest City balances small‑town ease with big‑weekend energy, where brick storefronts, independent cafés, and a lively event calendar keep Main Street humming. The heart of it all is the multipurpose Town of Forest City, where community programming shines at the Forest City Pavilion On Park Square (POPS). Families cool off at the splash pad by day and spread blankets for concerts and outdoor movies by night, while cyclists and joggers connect via the scenic Thermal Belt Rail Trail.

Education anchors the community. Students benefit from Rutherford County Schools, and lifelong learners tap into workforce programs and university transfer pathways at Isothermal Community College. Local culture spans from classic‑car nostalgia at the Bennett Classics Antique Auto Museum to summer nights under the lights with the Forest City Owls, the town’s Coastal Plain League team.

The holidays bring dazzling light displays and horse‑drawn carriages, a season showcased by Downtown Forest City with festive markets and family activities. Housing options range from century‑old mill homes to new builds near parks and schools, and a steady pipeline of events, recreation, and small‑business growth keeps weekends full without sacrificing the breathing room people move here to enjoy.

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