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
205 Bentwood Dr Forest City, NC Charming 2-Bed, 1-Bath Home in an Ideal Town Location! Step inside this inviting home wher...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,279 sq.ft.	$239,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 5.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $824 Traditional Rental Income: $1566 Airbnb ROI: 0.59% Traditional ROI: 5.24%
697 Bethany Church Rd Forest City, NC Charming 3-bedroom home on over 1 acre just outside of Forest City town limits offering th...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,201 sq.ft.	$220,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.94% Traditional cash on cash: 5.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1492 Airbnb ROI: 1.94% Traditional ROI: 5.5%
259 Seitz Dr Forest City, NC Affordable home under $100K on 0.48+/- acre lot in Forest City! This home has a new heat p...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,215 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.11% Traditional cash on cash: 4.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1187 Airbnb ROI: 2.11% Traditional ROI: 4.25%
143 Mountain View St Forest City, NC Investor and homebuyer opportunity! This property is being offered at a live auction on 02...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,040 sq.ft.	$194,995	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.39% Traditional cash on cash: 4.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1084 Airbnb ROI: 2.39% Traditional ROI: 4.19%
159 Big Island Rd Forest City, NC Bring your animals and enjoy life in this Brick Ranch Home on 6.25 Acres. Barn and fenced ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,202 sq.ft.	$444,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.26% Traditional cash on cash: 2.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1823 Airbnb ROI: 0.26% Traditional ROI: 2.81%
137 Bellvue St Forest City, NC Great home in Forest City! Close proximity to shopping and resturants. Tired of paying ren...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 784 sq.ft.	$110,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1% Traditional cash on cash: 7.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $386 Traditional Rental Income: $999 Airbnb ROI: -1% Traditional ROI: 7.14%
183 Hollywood St Forest City, NC Location, location, location! Cute 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch close to town, 221 and 74! Gre...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,120 sq.ft.	$208,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.01% Traditional cash on cash: 4.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1226 Airbnb ROI: 2.01% Traditional ROI: 4.42%
250 Circus Trl Forest City, NC Endless Opportunities Await on This 22+ Acre Farmstead This exceptional 22-acre property c...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,120 sq.ft.	$530,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.02% Traditional cash on cash: 0.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $824 Traditional Rental Income: $1019 Airbnb ROI: -1.02% Traditional ROI: 0.04%
202 Forest Hill Dr Forest City, NC 202 Forest Hill Dr in Forest City NC. This home is an older brick ranch one level with unf...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,103 sq.ft.	$223,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.56% Traditional cash on cash: 7.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $2167 Airbnb ROI: 0.56% Traditional ROI: 7.25%
146 Summey St Forest City, NC Located close to downtown Forest City! This two bedroom, one bath home is a cozy home wait...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 777 sq.ft.	$129,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.43% Traditional cash on cash: 4.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $824 Traditional Rental Income: $850 Airbnb ROI: 1.43% Traditional ROI: 4.27%
114 Aqua Dr Forest City, NC Well maintained brick ranch located on a large corner lot. Close to town but not in the ci...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,405 sq.ft.	$310,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.88% Traditional cash on cash: 4.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1681 Airbnb ROI: 0.88% Traditional ROI: 4.07%
148 Westhaven St Forest City, NC LOVELY BRICK RANCH ON LEVEL LOT CONVENIENT TO SHOPPING AND TOWN. HOME HAS UPDATED KITCHEN....	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,404 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.12% Traditional cash on cash: 5.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1682 Airbnb ROI: 1.12% Traditional ROI: 5.08%
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.	$1,300,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.67% Traditional cash on cash: 0.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $2610 Airbnb ROI: -0.67% Traditional ROI: 0.87%
131 Boxwood Ln Forest City, NC NO HOA! Welcome home to this lovely NEW CONSTUCTION 3 bedroom, 2 bath home less than 10 mi...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,673 sq.ft.	$269,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.53% Traditional cash on cash: 6.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $2051 Airbnb ROI: 1.53% Traditional ROI: 6.66%
288 Palms Way Forest City, NC Spacious, Custom-Built Home on 1.54 Acres with Multiple Creeks in Forest City! This high-q...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,830 sq.ft.	$749,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.87% Traditional cash on cash: 3.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $5310 Traditional Rental Income: $4315 Airbnb ROI: 3.87% Traditional ROI: 3.98%
142 Padgett-burns Rd Forest City, NC Now offered at $409,900, this thoughtfully designed three-level residence blends architect...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,915 sq.ft.	$409,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.18% Traditional cash on cash: 4.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $2373 Airbnb ROI: 0.18% Traditional ROI: 4.4%
124 Maiden Ln Forest City, NC This classic two-story home with a huge fenced in back yard is move-in ready and just wait...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,152 sq.ft.	$209,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.2% Traditional cash on cash: 5.61% Airbnb Rental Income: $824 Traditional Rental Income: $1572 Airbnb ROI: 0.2% Traditional ROI: 5.61%
183 Caldwell St Forest City, NC Charming Move-In Ready Home with Modern Updates! **Seller willing to help with closing cos...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,128 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.64% Traditional cash on cash: 5.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1478 Airbnb ROI: 1.64% Traditional ROI: 5.47%
648 Harrill Dairy Rd Forest City, NC Prepare to be captivated by a residence where luxury, grandeur, and the majesty of the pan...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 4,859 sq.ft.	$1,450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.66% Traditional cash on cash: 0.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $5310 Traditional Rental Income: $3110 Airbnb ROI: 1.66% Traditional ROI: 0.83%
298 S Church St Forest City, NC Brand new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, siding, drywall, insulation (in the walls, attic, an...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 920 sq.ft.	$194,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.85% Traditional cash on cash: 5.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $824 Traditional Rental Income: $1408 Airbnb ROI: 0.85% Traditional ROI: 5.79%
Boxwood Lane unit: 5 #5 Forest City, NC Evergreen Pond is a new 16 unit luxury manufactured home community, only 10 minutes from t...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,699 sq.ft.	$295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.53% Traditional cash on cash: 6.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $2501 Airbnb ROI: 0.53% Traditional ROI: 6.83%
1180 Piney Ridge Rd Forest City, NC 1180 Piney Ridge Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,320 sq.ft.	$180,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.01% Traditional cash on cash: 5.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1309 Airbnb ROI: 2.01% Traditional ROI: 5.27%
225 Mcdade Rd Forest City, NC 225 Mcdade Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,338 sq.ft.	$225,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.25% Traditional cash on cash: 3.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1328 Airbnb ROI: 1.25% Traditional ROI: 3.96%
335 Harmon St Forest City, NC 335 Harmon St, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,794 sq.ft.	$210,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.2% Traditional cash on cash: 5.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $824 Traditional Rental Income: $1484 Airbnb ROI: 0.2% Traditional ROI: 5.15%
187 Oakridge Dr Forest City, NC 187 Oakridge Dr, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,303 sq.ft.	$169,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.68% Traditional cash on cash: 3.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $824 Traditional Rental Income: $1031 Airbnb ROI: 0.68% Traditional ROI: 3.99%
3 Mulberry St Forest City, NC 3 Mulberry St, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,440 sq.ft.	$249,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.95% Traditional cash on cash: 4.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1496 Airbnb ROI: 0.95% Traditional ROI: 4.11%
112 Eastside Dr Forest City, NC 112 Eastside Dr, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 676 sq.ft.	$99,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.38% Traditional cash on cash: 4.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $824 Traditional Rental Income: $749 Airbnb ROI: 2.38% Traditional ROI: 4.98%
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: 0.09% Traditional cash on cash: 3.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $824 Traditional Rental Income: $946 Airbnb ROI: 0.09% Traditional ROI: 3.03%
451 Low Bridge Rd Forest City, NC 451 Low Bridge Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 0 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.67% Traditional cash on cash: -0.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $2111 Traditional Rental Income: $761 Airbnb ROI: 1.67% Traditional ROI: -0.25%
0 Hopper Rd Forest City, NC 0 Hopper Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 0 sq.ft.	$477,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.47% Traditional cash on cash: -0.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $2111 Traditional Rental Income: $761 Airbnb ROI: 1.47% Traditional ROI: -0.34%
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%
00 Lawing Rd Forest City, NC 00 Lawing Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$1,595,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.84% Traditional cash on cash: -1.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $2111 Traditional Rental Income: $486 Airbnb ROI: -0.84% Traditional ROI: -1.57%
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%
1710 Hudlow Rd Forest City, NC Brand new & move-in ready! This thoughtfully designed one level home offers a peaceful rur...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,442 sq.ft.	$289,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.37% Traditional cash on cash: 5.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1804 Airbnb ROI: 1.37% Traditional ROI: 5.23%
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.	$242,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.46% Traditional cash on cash: 4.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1480 Airbnb ROI: 1.46% Traditional ROI: 4.65%
350 Morningstar Lake Rd Forest City, NC Rare equestrian opportunity on 23.75 acres just 15 minutes from Tryon International Equest...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 4,178 sq.ft.	$875,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.25% Traditional cash on cash: -0.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $5310 Traditional Rental Income: $1415 Airbnb ROI: 3.25% Traditional ROI: -0.21%
229 Riverhills Dr Forest City, NC Welcome to 229 Riverhills Dr - a well-maintained home set on a expansive 0.69-acre lot off...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,755 sq.ft.	$259,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.85% Traditional cash on cash: 5.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1942 Airbnb ROI: 0.85% Traditional ROI: 5.7%
173 Sedgefield Dr Forest City, NC 173 Sedgefield Dr, Forest City, NC 28043 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,222 sq.ft.	$164,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.35% Traditional cash on cash: 4.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1142 Airbnb ROI: 2.35% Traditional ROI: 4.84%
240 Parkland Dr Forest City, NC Brand new 3-beds 2-baths home with all appliances ready to move in! No HOA, 0.32 acres, wa...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,082 sq.ft.	$259,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.85% Traditional cash on cash: 3.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $1128 Traditional Rental Income: $1507 Airbnb ROI: 0.85% Traditional ROI: 3.93%

Real Estate investment in Forest-city, NC

There are 43 properties for sale in the city of Forest City . The median list price in Forest City is $162,400 and the average price per square foot is $163. In March 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Forest City is 6.00%. The average monthly rental income in Forest City is $761.

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

There are 43 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 $761.

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Investment Property for Sale in Forest City, NC

205 Bentwood Dr

Forest City, NC

2 beds | 1 baths | 1,279 sq.ft.

$239,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.24%

Airbnb Rental Income: $824

Traditional Rental Income: $1566

Airbnb ROI: 0.59%

Traditional ROI: 5.24%

697 Bethany Church Rd

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,201 sq.ft.

$220,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.94%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.5%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1128

Traditional Rental Income: $1492

Airbnb ROI: 1.94%

Traditional ROI: 5.5%

259 Seitz Dr

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,215 sq.ft.

$215,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.11%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.25%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1128

Traditional Rental Income: $1187

Airbnb ROI: 2.11%

Traditional ROI: 4.25%

143 Mountain View St

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,040 sq.ft.

$194,995

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.39%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.19%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1128

Traditional Rental Income: $1084

Airbnb ROI: 2.39%

Traditional ROI: 4.19%

159 Big Island Rd

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,202 sq.ft.

$444,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.26%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.81%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1128

Traditional Rental Income: $1823

Airbnb ROI: 0.26%

Traditional ROI: 2.81%

137 Bellvue St

Forest City, NC

1 beds | 1 baths | 784 sq.ft.

$110,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1%

Traditional cash on cash: 7.14%

Airbnb Rental Income: $386

Traditional Rental Income: $999

Airbnb ROI: -1%

Traditional ROI: 7.14%

183 Hollywood St

Forest City, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,120 sq.ft.

$208,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.01%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.42%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1128

Traditional Rental Income: $1226

Airbnb ROI: 2.01%

Traditional ROI: 4.42%

250 Circus Trl

Forest City, NC

2 beds | 1 baths | 1,120 sq.ft.

$530,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.02%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.04%

Airbnb Rental Income: $824

Traditional Rental Income: $1019

Airbnb ROI: -1.02%