142 Padgett-Burns Road, Forest City, NC 28043

**Now Offered at $392,000 | 2.51 Acres Near Downtown Forest City** Privacy, space, and future potential all in one. This **3-bedroom, 2 full bath + 2 half bath home** sits on **2.51 acres** just minutes from downtown Forest City, offering the kind of flexibility today’s buyers are searching for. With approximately **1,915 heated square feet** plus a **walk-out basement with over 1,500 additional square feet**, this property gives you room to live now and expand later. The basement already includes a half bath and exterior access, making it ideal for future recreation space, a home gym, workshop, guest area, media room, or additional finished living space. The main level features a comfortable living room with fireplace, a functional kitchen with ample cabinetry, and a dedicated office or flex space, perfect for working from home, hobbies, or everyday organization. Upstairs, the primary suite includes dual closets and a tiled shower, along with two additional bedrooms and shared bath access. Step outside and enjoy the space buyers keep asking for: **Outdoor features include:** * Screened porch, approximately **13' x 23'** * Rear balcony overlooking the property * A mix of cleared and wooded acreage * Private setting with usable outdoor space * Attached garage with interior access * Semi-circular driveway with additional parking * Community well Homes with acreage, privacy, usable space, and expansion potential under $400K are hard to find in the Forest City area. This property is positioned for buyers who want more room, more flexibility, and more long-term possibilities without stretching past the $400,000 mark. **Schedule your showing and come see how much space this property really offers.**