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$19,900
60 86 W Melissa Drive
Forest City, NC 28043
1 yr ago
Woodfield in Forest City has the feel of an older, established pocket where larger wooded tracts, long driveways, and generous yard space set the tone.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Woodfield, Forest City
Woodfield in Forest City has the feel of an older, established pocket where larger wooded tracts, long driveways, and generous yard space set the tone. The neighborhood’s setting leans toward privacy and room to spread out, with several properties offering multiple building sites, creek frontage, and gently rolling ground. It is the kind of place where the landscape does a lot of the talking, and the homes tend to sit comfortably within it.
"Woodfield pairs a settled neighborhood feel with uncommon elbow room and natural character."
The housing here is primarily single-family, with a mix of classic ranches and split-level homes that reflect the neighborhood’s late-1960s through early-1990s construction era. Many homes feature practical layouts, covered porches, sunrooms, workshops, and detached or attached parking options. Brick exteriors appear often enough to give parts of the neighborhood a solid, traditional look, while other homes lean into updated interiors, landscaped lots, and outdoor living spaces.
What stands out most is the lot size. Woodfield is not a compact subdivision; it has a spacious, semi-rural feel with mature trees, broad setbacks, and parcels that can stretch well beyond the norm. Some properties are tucked near cul-de-sacs or wrap around quiet corners of the street network, which adds to the sense of seclusion without losing the neighborhood connection.
Woodfield’s day-to-day appeal comes from its setting rather than a long list of shared amenities. Forest City water is available in parts of the neighborhood, and several lots have protective covenants and deed restrictions that help preserve the residential character. The roads feel established and low-key, with no through traffic noted on some parcels and access points that make the area feel more tucked away than pass-through.
"This is a place where outdoor space, mature surroundings, and flexible lots shape the lifestyle more than amenities do."
Residents are close to the practical conveniences of Forest City while still enjoying a more spacious residential backdrop. The neighborhood’s larger lots, wooded edges, and occasional creek views make it easy to imagine gardening, storage buildings, or simply a more open day-to-day rhythm at home.
Woodfield sits near the Sandy Mush area of Forest City, with easy access to the 74 bypass and downtown Forest City. Listings specifically note that some homes are just minutes from downtown Forest City and the 74 bypass, making local errands and regional commuting straightforward. The community is also tied to the Chase school pattern, with Chase Middle and Chase High named in the listing information, while the elementary assignment is not specified in the provided records.
For everyday orientation, think of Woodfield as being in the western North Carolina foothills around Forest City, close enough to town for convenience but far enough out to keep its spacious, wooded character intact. The neighborhood’s location and lot sizes work together to create a setting that feels established, practical, and distinctly open.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Forest City
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11 recently sold in Woodfield, Forest City
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Apr 16 2026 | $165,000 | 55 | — | 100.0% | — |
| | Jun 9 2025 | $325,000 | 55 | 1,833 sq ft | 100.0% | $177 |
| | Jul 19 2024 | $8,800 | 323 | — | 88.0% | — |
| | Feb 1 2023 | $301,000 | 127 | 1,881 sq ft | 86.0% | $160 |
| | Sep 30 2022 | $240,000 | 83 | 2,191 sq ft | 84.2% | $110 |
| | Sep 23 2022 | $128,500 | 562 | — | 97.4% | — |
| | May 25 2021 | $270,000 | 29 | 2,793 sq ft | 100.0% | $97 |
| | Jul 29 2020 | $162,000 | 105 | 1,744 sq ft | 95.4% | $93 |
| | Aug 20 2018 | $127,900 | 118 | 2,191 sq ft | 92.0% | $58 |
| | Jan 31 2017 | $128,500 | 95 | 1,594 sq ft | 98.9% | $81 |
| | Jan 29 2016 | $122,500 | 112 | 1,544 sq ft | 100.0% | $79 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Woodfield, Forest City
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