178 Watkins Dr Forest City, NC 28043
Property details
About 178 Watkins Dr
"Stunning and Classic" This Williamsburg Style Home on 5.99 acres in Forest City has 5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Bathrooms, primary on main floor, Formal Living and Dining, Den and Family Room. Beautiful and Elegant touches throughout the home include Brick Floor in the 2 story Foyer, 3 Fireplaces, Open Kitchen Breakfast Room and Cheerful Sunroom off the Den overlooking the Courtyard. All the Formal and Informal areas you expect to find in a Grand 5000 SF Home. And then, there is the 5 Car Garage or Workshop that is Heated and Cooled. The property is surrounded by lovely mature landscaping. The convenient location of this home to everything in Rutherford County is amazing.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Brick, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Interior: Attic Walk In, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Fireplace: Den, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Attached Carport, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Shop
- Exterior: Other - See Remarks
- Architectural Style: Williamsburg
- Heating: Ductless, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling: Ductless, Electric, Heat Pump
- List Price: $985,000
- Price/SqFt: $194
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,344
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From US Hwy 74 take Forest City Spindale Exit # 181. At stop light turn left onto Bethany Church Rd. then left at the light onto Doggett Rd. Go 1/4 mile and Watkins Dr is on left. Home is on Right. No Sign. GPS works.
- Year Built: 1974
- Living Area: 5,052 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4243917
- Office Name: Porter's Real Estate
- Office Email: SOLD@NCTV.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $606,900 | $6,344 |
| 2023 | $606,900 | $4,170 |
| 2022 | $474,600 | $4,170 |
| 2021 | $474,600 | $4,170 |
| 2020 | $474,600 | $4,170 |
| 2018 | $447,000 | $4,009 |
| 2017 | $447,000 | $4,009 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•100 Forrest Hunt Drive
9
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.4 mi
•286 Learning Pkwy
9
Harris Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.9 mi
•3330 US 221 S Hwy
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,000. The majority of Forest City, NC residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Figure Skating
Extreme Sports
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Kmart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Little Caesars
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Oldies
Country- Contemporary Inspirational
Frequently asked questions
About 178 Watkins Dr
The listing price of 178 Watkins Dr property is $985,000.
The property 178 Watkins Dr is a house located in Forest City, North Carolina, 28043.
Active Listing: 178 Watkins Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 178 Watkins Dr are: Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Harris Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Chase Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), East Rutherford Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), R-S Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rutherford Opportunity Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Rutherford Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), East Rutherford High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,344 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 178 Watkins Dr has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 178 Watkins Dr is 5,052 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 178 Watkins Dr is 1974.
This home is located at 178 Watkins Dr in Forest City, NC and zip code 28043. This 5,052 square foot home was built in 1974. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $985,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Forest City, NC there were more than 0 sold above asking price, over 4 sold below and more than 3 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Forest City, NC between March and April 2025 decreased by 4.5%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $229,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 19 days.