Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Forest City, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Forest City, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
1185 Morningstar Lake Rd Forest City, NC Immaculate 1.5 story cape cod built in 2016 with 2.8 acres in desirable area. Open concep...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,707 sq.ft.	$640,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.37% Traditional cash on cash: 2.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2200 Airbnb ROI: -0.37% Traditional ROI: 2.23%
274 Boykin Pl Forest City, NC Newly Built 3 Bedroom 2.5 Baths, on 2 acres, Beautiful Views, County Setting, Nice sized D...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,130 sq.ft.	$675,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.13% Traditional cash on cash: 2.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2076 Airbnb ROI: -0.13% Traditional ROI: 2.13%
209 Roberson Rd Forest City, NC This 2 bedroom 1 bath brick ranch may be small, but packs a powerful value punch! Thoroug...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 840 sq.ft.	$160,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.26% Traditional cash on cash: 3.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $1089 Traditional Rental Income: $974 Airbnb ROI: 2.26% Traditional ROI: 3.93%
137 Bellvue St Forest City, NC Great home in Forest City! Close proximity to shopping and resturants. Tired of paying ren...	2 beds \| N/A baths \| 780 sq.ft.	$95,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.33% Traditional cash on cash: 8.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $1089 Traditional Rental Income: $999 Airbnb ROI: 5.33% Traditional ROI: 8.36%
467 Forest Lake Rd Forest City, NC Fishing enthusiasts and water lovers take notice - terrific opportunity to own a lakefront...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,515 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.15% Traditional cash on cash: 4.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2159 Airbnb ROI: 0.15% Traditional ROI: 4.18%
445 Old Caroleen Rd Forest City, NC Pack your bags, this beautiful home is move in ready! Recent updates include a remodeled k...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,640 sq.ft.	$299,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.79% Traditional cash on cash: 5.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1873 Airbnb ROI: 0.79% Traditional ROI: 5.14%
649 Pine Street Ext Forest City, NC 3 bedroom 2 bath with drive in full basement on 1 level acre located in Forest City. Here ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,500 sq.ft.	$270,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.35% Traditional cash on cash: 3.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1394 Airbnb ROI: 0.35% Traditional ROI: 3.28%
201 Lincoln Rd Forest City, NC Nice brick home in a nice country setting yet close to town. Beautiful .91 acre level lot ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,558 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.15% Traditional cash on cash: 2.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1627 Airbnb ROI: -0.15% Traditional ROI: 2.83%
126 Phillips Dr Forest City, NC Welcome home to this beautifully updated 1950 farmhouse full of warmth, charm, and charact...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 828 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.84% Traditional cash on cash: 3.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $1089 Traditional Rental Income: $1067 Airbnb ROI: 1.84% Traditional ROI: 3.68%
148 Fairway Dr Forest City, NC Imagine hosting the holidays in this beautiful home tucked inside the sought-after Dogwood...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,623 sq.ft.	$699,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 3.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2994 Airbnb ROI: -0.59% Traditional ROI: 3.01%
1737 Whitesides Rd Forest City, NC Beautiful Home with Acreage & Guest Cottage - UNDER APPRAISAL VALUE! This 3 bed, 2 bath fu...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,586 sq.ft.	$400,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.35% Traditional cash on cash: 5.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2675 Airbnb ROI: -0.35% Traditional ROI: 5.05%
732 Crowe Dairy Rd Forest City, NC Welcome to the Beck Barn, a working, one-of-a-kind, turnkey event venue on the old Crowe D...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,003 sq.ft.	$1,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.74% Traditional cash on cash: 1.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2821 Airbnb ROI: -0.74% Traditional ROI: 1.21%
169 Greenbriar Dr Forest City, NC Nestled in the desirable Weatherstone community, this spacious home offers the perfect ble...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,261 sq.ft.	$330,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.05% Traditional cash on cash: 5.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2233 Airbnb ROI: -0.05% Traditional ROI: 5.07%
236 Elizabeth Ave Forest City, NC Get UP TO 3% in seller paid loan buy-down or closing cost on this USDA eligible home!! Thi...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,225 sq.ft.	$264,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.18% Traditional cash on cash: 5.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1713 Airbnb ROI: 1.18% Traditional ROI: 5.45%
4411 US 221 Hwy Forest City, NC Nestled on 20 beautiful wooded acres in the heart of Forest City, this charming single-sto...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,680 sq.ft.	$389,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07% Traditional cash on cash: 2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1521 Airbnb ROI: 0.07% Traditional ROI: 2.45%
827 Old Henrietta Rd Forest City, NC Here's your chance to own a mobile home park! Estimated potential total income is about $5...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,128 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.1% Traditional cash on cash: 2.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $5310 Traditional Rental Income: $1411 Airbnb ROI: 9.1% Traditional ROI: 2.01%
335 Harmon St Forest City, NC This charming Southern home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history just minut...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,794 sq.ft.	$197,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.49% Traditional cash on cash: 8.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $1089 Traditional Rental Income: $1956 Airbnb ROI: 1.49% Traditional ROI: 8.08%
276 Mulberry St Forest City, NC 3 Mulberry St, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,440 sq.ft.	$245,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.56% Traditional cash on cash: 4.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1496 Airbnb ROI: 0.56% Traditional ROI: 4.23%
171 Fox Run Rd Forest City, NC 171 Fox Run Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Townhouse	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,030 sq.ft.	$159,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.54% Traditional cash on cash: 3.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $1089 Traditional Rental Income: $946 Airbnb ROI: 1.54% Traditional ROI: 3.03%
336 New Jerusalem Church Rd Forest City, NC 336 New Jerusalem Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,512 sq.ft.	$144,950	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.17% Traditional cash on cash: 9% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1597 Airbnb ROI: 2.17% Traditional ROI: 9%
TBA W Main St W Forest City, NC TBA W Main St W, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$199,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.99% Traditional cash on cash: 0.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $2111 Traditional Rental Income: $486 Airbnb ROI: 5.99% Traditional ROI: 0.25%
99999 Main St Forest City, NC 99999 Main St, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$1,384,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.69% Traditional cash on cash: -1.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $2111 Traditional Rental Income: $486 Airbnb ROI: -0.69% Traditional ROI: -1.53%
0 Gettys St Forest City, NC 0 Gettys St, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$540,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.09% Traditional cash on cash: -1.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $2111 Traditional Rental Income: $486 Airbnb ROI: 1.09% Traditional ROI: -1.06%
1677 US 221a Hwy Forest City, NC VERSATILE HOME WITH GARAGE BUILDING AND MULTIPLE PARCELS - This charming three-bedroom, on...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,312 sq.ft.	$220,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.2% Traditional cash on cash: 6.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1675 Airbnb ROI: 1.2% Traditional ROI: 6.13%
229 Riverhills Dr Forest City, NC Welcome to 229 Riverhills Dr, where comfort, flexibility, and outdoor living come together...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,755 sq.ft.	$249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.52% Traditional cash on cash: 6% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1942 Airbnb ROI: 0.52% Traditional ROI: 6%
529 Harmon St Forest City, NC 529 Harmon St, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,063 sq.ft.	$179,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.41% Traditional cash on cash: 4.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1130 Airbnb ROI: 1.41% Traditional ROI: 4.22%
168 Nursery Road Forest City, NC Beautifully designed 2024 construction, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offering easy main-level li...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,482 sq.ft.	$334,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.07% Traditional cash on cash: 4.61% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2116 Airbnb ROI: -0.07% Traditional ROI: 4.61%
0 Palms Way Forest City, NC 0 Palms Way, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$600,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.8% Traditional cash on cash: -1.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $2111 Traditional Rental Income: $551 Airbnb ROI: 0.8% Traditional ROI: -1.02%
181 Sandy Hill Dr Forest City, NC Attention Investors! Don't miss this excellent income-producing opportunity featuring four...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 560 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.04% Traditional cash on cash: 2.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $486 Traditional Rental Income: $1212 Airbnb ROI: -1.04% Traditional ROI: 2.48%
151 S Magnolia St Forest City, NC Step into timeless charm with this beautifully maintained brick Craftsman-style bungalow, ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,739 sq.ft.	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 10% Traditional cash on cash: 4.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $5310 Traditional Rental Income: $2403 Airbnb ROI: 10% Traditional ROI: 4.79%
129 Prosperity Way Forest City, NC New Construction \| Modern Design \| Thoughtful Upgrades \| 7-year Warranty. Welcome to this ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,820 sq.ft.	$305,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.1% Traditional cash on cash: 5.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2057 Airbnb ROI: 0.1% Traditional ROI: 5.01%
176 Knollwood Dr Forest City, NC Up for sale is this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with a two car garage in the desirable Knollwood ne...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 3,468 sq.ft.	$479,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.76% Traditional cash on cash: 3.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2385 Airbnb ROI: -0.76% Traditional ROI: 3.12%
154 Lovelace Rd Forest City, NC 154 Lovelace Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,848 sq.ft.	$191,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.22% Traditional cash on cash: 6.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1661 Airbnb ROI: 1.22% Traditional ROI: 6.81%
145 Prosperity Way Forest City, NC Virtually enhanced image shown to illustrate the property's landscaping potential! Stunnin...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,820 sq.ft.	$305,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.1% Traditional cash on cash: 5.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2058 Airbnb ROI: 0.1% Traditional ROI: 5.01%
00 Smith Grove Rd Forest City, NC 00 Smith Grove Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$159,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.84% Traditional cash on cash: 1.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $2111 Traditional Rental Income: $565 Airbnb ROI: 7.84% Traditional ROI: 1.26%
261 Old Caroleen Rd Forest City, NC 261 Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,730 sq.ft.	$290,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.2% Traditional cash on cash: 3.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1624 Airbnb ROI: 0.2% Traditional ROI: 3.77%
113 Kings Dr #3 & 4 Forest City, NC BRICK RANCH IN IDEAL LOCATION. This home is situated on a perfectly level, grassy lot of ....	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,500 sq.ft.	$209,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.26% Traditional cash on cash: 6.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $1727 Airbnb ROI: 1.26% Traditional ROI: 6.68%
136 S Broadway St Forest City, NC Charming opportunity in the heart of Forest City. This centrally located home offers conve...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,068 sq.ft.	$249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.82% Traditional cash on cash: 3.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $1089 Traditional Rental Income: $1358 Airbnb ROI: 0.82% Traditional ROI: 3.53%
210 Westwood Dr Forest City, NC Welcome to this stunning new construction home offering the perfect blend of modern style,...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,793 sq.ft.	$419,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.42% Traditional cash on cash: 4.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $1004 Traditional Rental Income: $2528 Airbnb ROI: -0.42% Traditional ROI: 4.37%
427 Georgia Ave Forest City, NC Tucked away on 1.19 private acres in a quiet cul-de-sac, this spacious brick home offers t...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,654 sq.ft.	$409,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.95% Traditional cash on cash: 4.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $5310 Traditional Rental Income: $2505 Airbnb ROI: 8.95% Traditional ROI: 4.44%

Real Estate investment in Forest-city, NC

There are 99 properties for sale in the city of Forest City . The median list price in Forest City is $197,382 and the average price per square foot is $129. In September 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Forest City is 4.00%. The average monthly rental income in Forest City is $1,460.

Forest-city, NC Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 99 investment properties available for sale in Forest-city.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Forest City.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Forest-city with average rental income of $1,460.

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Investment Property for Sale in Forest City, NC

1185 Morningstar Lake Rd

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,707 sq.ft.

$640,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.37%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.23%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1004

Traditional Rental Income: $2200

Airbnb ROI: -0.37%

Traditional ROI: 2.23%

274 Boykin Pl

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,130 sq.ft.

$675,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.13%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.13%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1004

Traditional Rental Income: $2076

Airbnb ROI: -0.13%

Traditional ROI: 2.13%

209 Roberson Rd

Forest City, NC

2 beds | 1 baths | 840 sq.ft.

$160,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.26%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.93%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1089

Traditional Rental Income: $974

Airbnb ROI: 2.26%

Traditional ROI: 3.93%

137 Bellvue St

Forest City, NC

2 beds | N/A baths | 780 sq.ft.

$95,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 5.33%

Traditional cash on cash: 8.36%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1089

Traditional Rental Income: $999

Airbnb ROI: 5.33%

Traditional ROI: 8.36%

467 Forest Lake Rd

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,515 sq.ft.

$399,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.15%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.18%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1004

Traditional Rental Income: $2159

Airbnb ROI: 0.15%

Traditional ROI: 4.18%

445 Old Caroleen Rd

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,640 sq.ft.

$299,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.79%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.14%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1004

Traditional Rental Income: $1873

Airbnb ROI: 0.79%

Traditional ROI: 5.14%

649 Pine Street Ext

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,500 sq.ft.

$270,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.35%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.28%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1004

Traditional Rental Income: $1394

Airbnb ROI: 0.35%

Traditional ROI: 3.28%

201 Lincoln Rd

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,558 sq.ft.

$350,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.15%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.83%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1004

Traditional Rental Income: $1627

Airbnb ROI: -0.15%