182 Kensington Dr Forest City, NC 28043
Property details
About 182 Kensington Dr
Located just outside of the Forest City Town limits, Kensington Drive has little traffic as it is a dead end street with approximately 12 houses. Each of these homes showcase the quality of the location with well kept homes and well manicured lawns. This home is one of the few with a basement and especially a finished basement. The main level has a large dining room and an open kitchen/family room with built in cabinets, a fireplace and vaulted ceiling. There are three bedrooms and three baths including a large primary bedroom with a full bath featuring a garden tub and a tile shower. There is also about 200 SF of screen porch and a new deck. The basement is finished with multiple bedrooms and two more full baths. In addition, a large recreation room, an exercise room and an office. The lower level has a large patio. The main level as well as the basement has fresh paint and is ready to move into. The yard is well landscaped with new shrubs and fresh mulch. Agent owned.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached Garage
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- List Price: $689,900
- Price/SqFt: $148
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,177
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Main Street in Forest City, turn onto Smith Grove Road. Proceed about 2 miles and turn left into Royal Oaks Subdivision. The house is the 4th on the right.
- Year Built: 2006
- Living Area: 4,648 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4264053
- Office Name: Washburn Real Estate, Inc.
- Office Email: brent@washburnrealestate.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2014 | Home Sold | $310,000 |
| Mar 25, 2008 | Home Sold | $310,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $544,500 | $3,177 |
| 2023 | $544,500 | $2,538 |
| 2022 | $342,700 | $2,538 |
| 2021 | $342,700 | $2,538 |
| 2020 | $342,700 | $2,538 |
| 2018 | $297,500 | $2,185 |
| 2017 | $297,500 | $2,168 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.6 mi
•286 Learning Pkwy
5
Spindale Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.4 mi
•161 N Oak St
6
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.3 mi
•2785 Hudlow Rd
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 $47,619. Most Forest City, NC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Wrestling
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Wal-Mart
Kmart
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Sonic
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
Oldsmobile
Buick
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational- Oldies
Classic Country
Frequently asked questions
About 182 Kensington Dr
The listing price of 182 Kensington Dr property is $689,900.
The property 182 Kensington Dr is a house located in Forest City, North Carolina, 28043.
Active Listing: 182 Kensington Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 182 Kensington Dr are: Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Spindale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), R-S Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), East Rutherford Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Chase Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rutherford Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Rutherford Opportunity Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East Rutherford High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,177 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 30, 2014 for $310,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 182 Kensington Dr has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
The property 182 Kensington Dr is 4,648 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 182 Kensington Dr is 2006.
This home is located at 182 Kensington Dr in Forest City, NC and zip code 28043. This 4,648 square foot home was built in 2006. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $689,900.
Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Forest City, NC. In the same period over 13 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. Between April and May 2025, Forest City, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 24.4%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 53 days, the median list price was $225,000.