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Pinecrest River Hills

FOREST CITY, NC 28043

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Rutherford County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 28043

Pinecrest · River Hills

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The FOREST CITY, NC real estate market (28043) currently shows 104 active listings, with 25 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 70 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 3.2% year-over-year, from $273,125 to $281,850.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 21,264  ·  Density: 123.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $43,770

Typical home value: $148,592  ·  Homeownership: 63.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
104
⇧ 30% vs 80 last year
Pending
25
24% pending ratio
Median Price
$281,850
⇧ 3.2% vs $273,125 last year
Average Price
$325,068
⇧ 3.6% vs $313,834 last year
Days on Market
74
⇧ 5.7% vs 70 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$176
⇩ 3.8% vs $183/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,588 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 104 this year vs 80 last year
  • Days on market: 74 now vs 70 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $281,850 (+3.2% YoY)
  • Average: $325,068 (+3.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 22.9 miles — 959 listings ($396,001,031 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28043Forest City, NC 280430.0 mi66$20,280,150$224,625$307,275
28139Rutherfordton, NC 281397.6 mi101$52,442,432$394,875$519,232
28114Mooresboro, NC 281148.9 mi22$6,471,784$235,500$294,172
28018Bostic, NC 2801812.6 mi30$17,115,330$449,725$570,511
28167Union Mills, NC 2816714.3 mi18$10,070,244$427,500$559,458
29341Gaffney, SC 2934116.1 mi91$29,836,079$307,100$327,869
28150Shelby, NC 2815016.8 mi166$55,363,158$283,475$333,513
28756Mill Spring, NC 2875617.7 mi40$56,436,080$1,200,000$1,410,902
28020Casar, NC 2802019.4 mi8$2,009,336$260,000$251,167
29316Boiling Springs, SC 2931619.7 mi236$84,135,888$315,000$356,508
28090Lawndale, NC 2809020.2 mi30$10,369,290$276,000$345,643
29329Converse, SC 2932922.2 mi2$194,400$97,200$97,200
29307Spartanburg, SC 2930722.9 mi149$51,276,860$272,500$344,140

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FOREST CITY, NC 28043?

As of September 2026, there are 104 active listings in FOREST CITY, NC (zip code 28043), compared to 80 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FOREST CITY, NC 28043?

The median listing price in FOREST CITY, NC 28043 is $281,850 as of September 2026, a 3.2% increase from $273,125 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in FOREST CITY, NC?

Homes in FOREST CITY, NC 28043 spend an average of 74 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 70 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FOREST CITY, NC 28043?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, FOREST CITY, NC 28043 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 70 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in FOREST CITY, NC?

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