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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.
Population: 21,264 · Density: 123.9/mi² · Median household income: $43,770
Typical home value: $148,592 · Homeownership: 63.3%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28043 | Forest City, NC 28043 | 0.0 mi | 66 | $20,280,150 | $224,625 | $307,275 |
| 28139 | Rutherfordton, NC 28139 | 7.6 mi | 101 | $52,442,432 | $394,875 | $519,232 |
| 28114 | Mooresboro, NC 28114 | 8.9 mi | 22 | $6,471,784 | $235,500 | $294,172 |
| 28018 | Bostic, NC 28018 | 12.6 mi | 30 | $17,115,330 | $449,725 | $570,511 |
| 28167 | Union Mills, NC 28167 | 14.3 mi | 18 | $10,070,244 | $427,500 | $559,458 |
| 29341 | Gaffney, SC 29341 | 16.1 mi | 91 | $29,836,079 | $307,100 | $327,869 |
| 28150 | Shelby, NC 28150 | 16.8 mi | 166 | $55,363,158 | $283,475 | $333,513 |
| 28756 | Mill Spring, NC 28756 | 17.7 mi | 40 | $56,436,080 | $1,200,000 | $1,410,902 |
| 28020 | Casar, NC 28020 | 19.4 mi | 8 | $2,009,336 | $260,000 | $251,167 |
| 29316 | Boiling Springs, SC 29316 | 19.7 mi | 236 | $84,135,888 | $315,000 | $356,508 |
| 28090 | Lawndale, NC 28090 | 20.2 mi | 30 | $10,369,290 | $276,000 | $345,643 |
| 29329 | Converse, SC 29329 | 22.2 mi | 2 | $194,400 | $97,200 | $97,200 |
| 29307 | Spartanburg, SC 29307 | 22.9 mi | 149 | $51,276,860 | $272,500 | $344,140 |
As of September 2026, there are 104 active listings in FOREST CITY, NC (zip code 28043), compared to 80 the prior year.
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.
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.
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.
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