Forest Ridge Homes for Sale
2 homesCommunity Highlights
- Large wooded lots
- Low-density setting
- Flexible manufactured-home housing stock
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Large wooded lots
Storage buildings and workshops
Decks and fenced yards
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Open Floor Plans
- Three-Bedroom Layouts
- Two-Bath Layouts
- Decks
- Storage Buildings
- Updated Kitchens And Baths
- Large Lots
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Western Piedmont region, North Carolina
- Bessemer City
- Forest Ridge Road
- Watauga Court
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in Forest Ridge
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First Impressions
Forest Ridge in Bessemer City reads like a tucked-away pocket of wooded acreage, where paved drives, mature hardwoods, and generous lots set the tone from the start. The community’s appeal is immediate: a country setting that still feels connected to town, with properties that sit back from the road and make room for privacy, expansion, and everyday breathing space.
"Wooded lots and broad setbacks give Forest Ridge its easygoing, country-road character."
Home Styles & Community Feel
The neighborhood is defined by residential lots and manufactured doublewide homes, with most of the built inventory dating to the late 1990s. Homes here tend to emphasize practical living spaces: open floor plans, three-bedroom layouts, two full baths, decks, storage buildings, and outbuildings show up often, along with updates like granite countertops, LVP flooring, fresh paint, and remodeled baths. That mix gives the area a lived-in, adaptable feel rather than a polished subdivision look. Lot sizes are a major part of the story, too. Many parcels are well over half an acre, and some stretch beyond that, creating room for workshops, fenced yards, and a more relaxed outdoor routine.
These insights are based on listing details and are informational only; verify details for any specific property.
Market Trends
Buyers have more negotiating power. Properties may take longer to sell. Prices have declined 89%. There's typically room for negotiation on price.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 monthsRecently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD 1280 Forest Ridge Road | May 4 2026 | $25,100 | 27 | 🎯126% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 1201 Forest Ridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Sep 17 2025 | $217,000 | 99 | 🎯101% | 1388 sq ft | $156 |
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![]() SOLD 1245 Forest Ridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Jul 11 2025 | $226,500 | 42 | 99% | 1296 sq ft | $175 |
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![]() SOLD 1245 Forest Ridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Mar 27 2025 | $107,550 | 21 | 74% | 1296 sq ft | $83 |
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![]() SOLD 1218 Forest Ridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Apr 28 2022 | $185,000 | 34 | 🎯100% | 1344 sq ft | $138 |
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![]() SOLD 1233 Forest Ridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Aug 30 2021 | $139,000 | 89 | 🎯103% | 1296 sq ft | $107 |
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![]() SOLD 1207 Forest Ridge Drive | Dec 21 2020 | $24,500 | 530 | 🎯164% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 1223 Forest Ridge Road | Dec 21 2020 | $24,500 | 530 | 🎯164% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 109 Watauga Court | Dec 11 2020 | $10,000 | 112 | 67% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 1242 Forest Ridge Drive | Dec 11 2020 | $10,000 | 112 | 67% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 1238 Forest Ridge Drive | Dec 11 2020 | $10,000 | 112 | 67% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 115 Watauga Court | Dec 11 2020 | $10,000 | 112 | 67% | — | — |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1246 Forest Ridge Drive 3 bed2 bath | May 1 2020 | $104,000 | 81 | 91% | 1196 sq ft | $87 |
![]() SOLD 1245 Forest Ridge Drive 3 bed2 bath | Mar 6 2020 | $112,000 | 121 | 86% | 1296 sq ft | $86 |
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![]() SOLD 1215 Forest Ridge Road 4 bed2 bath | Sep 11 2019 | $97,000 | 71 | 97% | 2025 sq ft | $48 |
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![]() SOLD 1246 Forest Ridge Road 3 bed2 bath | May 16 2019 | $90,000 | 98 | 🎯100% | 1196 sq ft | $75 |
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![]() SOLD 103 Watauga Court Lot 33 | Jan 29 2019 | $14,900 | 81 | 🎯100% | — | — |
![]() SOLD 1229 Forest Ridge Road Lot 9 | Jan 29 2019 | $13,900 | 82 | 🎯100% | — | — |
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![]() SOLD 1256 Forest Ridge Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jan 6 2015 | $24,500 | 50 | 77% | 0 sq ft | $Infinity |
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![]() SOLD 1264 Forest Ridge Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jun 25 2013 | $20,000 | 84 | 80% | 1484 sq ft | $13 |
8 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1260 Forest Ridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Oct 17 2012 | $22,000 | 121 | 92% | 1782 sq ft | $12 |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1233 Forest Ridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Mar 21 2012 | $29,000 | 67 | 85% | 1296 sq ft | $22 |

1280 Forest Ridge Road
$25,100

1201 Forest Ridge Road
$217,000

1245 Forest Ridge Road
$226,500

1245 Forest Ridge Road
$107,550

1218 Forest Ridge Road
$185,000

1233 Forest Ridge Road
$139,000

1207 Forest Ridge Drive
$24,500

1223 Forest Ridge Road
$24,500

109 Watauga Court
$10,000

1242 Forest Ridge Drive
$10,000

1238 Forest Ridge Drive
$10,000

115 Watauga Court
$10,000

1246 Forest Ridge Drive
$104,000

1245 Forest Ridge Drive
$112,000

1215 Forest Ridge Road
$97,000

1246 Forest Ridge Road
$90,000

103 Watauga Court Lot 33
$14,900

1229 Forest Ridge Road Lot 9
$13,900

1256 Forest Ridge Drive
$24,500

1264 Forest Ridge Drive
$20,000

1260 Forest Ridge Road
$22,000

1233 Forest Ridge Road
$29,000
Market Statistics
The Forest Ridge real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 86 days. With 2 active listings and 3 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$139,999
Average Price:$139,999
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.1
Avg Bathrooms:2.0
Avg Lot Size:0.99 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:2
Sold Last Year:3
Median Days to Sell:86 days
Community Info
Median Year Built:1997
New Construction:0%















