
$392,000 $205/sqft
142 Padgett Burns Road
Forest City, NC 28043
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,915 sqft · 2.5 ac · 1979 · 5 mo ago
Padgett-Burns feels defined by breathing room.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Padgett-Burns, Forest City
Padgett-Burns feels defined by breathing room. Set just off Forest City, it pairs a country-style setting with a practical location that keeps town conveniences within easy reach. The lots are the kind that immediately change the tone of a property: acreage, a mix of cleared and wooded land, and enough elbow room for outdoor living, gardening, or simply enjoying a more open backdrop.
"A spacious setting with room to live, work, and spread out just minutes from town."
The homes here lean toward single-family living with a straightforward, functional character. The core example in the community is a 1979-built residence, and that vintage shows in the way these homes are described: a large great room with a fireplace, a galley kitchen with generous cabinet space, and flexible bonus areas that can adapt to changing needs. The presence of walk-out basements, attached garages, screened porches, rear decks, and balconies adds to the sense that these properties are designed to be used both indoors and out.
Lot size is a major part of the appeal. With parcels around 2.5 acres on the established home sites and a much larger tract also represented nearby, Padgett-Burns offers a setting that feels noticeably less compressed than a typical subdivision. The overall impression is practical rather than polished: usable land, extra storage and expansion potential, and a home style that values function over flash.
What stands out most day to day is how easily the homes extend into the outdoors. Screened porches, side decks, back decks, and semi-circular driveways give the community a relaxed, lived-in rhythm, while the wooded edges and open clearings create a natural buffer around the houses. A community well is also noted on the active listing, reinforcing the semi-rural feel of the neighborhood.
"Outdoor space is not an afterthought here; it is part of the way the community lives."
The feature mix is especially appealing for anyone who wants usable square footage beyond the main level. Walk-out basements, extra parking, and interior garage access add everyday convenience, while the larger lots create room for hobbies, storage, or future improvements without crowding the site.
Padgett-Burns sits in the Forest City area, with remarks describing it as just minutes from downtown Forest City and also convenient to Rutherfordton. That puts the community in a practical position for reaching local shops, services, and everyday errands without giving up the more open setting. Specific school assignments were not provided in the MLS information, so the school names and district remain unspecified here. Even so, the location reads clearly: a quiet stretch outside the town center, close enough for daily access, yet far enough out to preserve the larger-lot atmosphere that defines the neighborhood.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Forest City
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2 recently sold in Padgett-Burns, Forest City
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jul 18 2025 | $110,000 | 57 | — | 92.4% | — |
| | Feb 7 2022 | $320,000 | 92 | 1,781 sq ft | 97.3% | $180 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Padgett-Burns, Forest City
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