New
$349,999
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,858 sqft · 1.31 acre lot
297 Bates Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
Single family · Built 1998 · $188/sqft ·
$1,864/mo est. payment
- Garage
- 2 cars
- Stories
- 1
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
Welcome to 297 Bates Drive, where space, versatility, and outdoor entertainment come together to create something truly special! Situated on approximately 1.31 acres in Forest City, this property offers a lifestyle that's anything but ordinary. From the moment you arrive, you'll discover features that set this home apart! Imagine spending summer afternoons enjoying your very own **fenced-in inground swimming pool**, complete with a waterslide and canopy-covered area, creating the perfect setting for poolside relaxation, weekend gatherings, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're hosting friends and family or simply unwinding after a long day, this backyard is ready to become your favorite destination. One of the property's most impressive features is the massive **32' x 60' metal dome-style building**, offering an incredible 1,920 square feet of space! Whether you're a car enthusiast, collector, hobbyist, or simply someone who appreciates having room for equipment, projects, and storage, this exceptional structure opens the door to countless possibilities. Inside, the home welcomes you with a spacious, inviting layout designed for everyday comfort and entertaining. The **large kitchen with a center island** serves as the heart of the home, offering plenty of room to prepare meals, gather with loved ones, and enjoy everyday living. The generous living spaces provide a comfortable atmosphere with room to make the home your own. With approximately 1.28 acres, an incredible outdoor entertaining area, a substantial multipurpose building, and a home designed for comfortable living, 297 Bates Drive offers a combination of features that can be hard to find in one property. **This isn't just a place to call home. It's a place to enjoy, create, entertain, and make your own!**
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 2
Interior Features
- Kitchen island
- Open floorplan
- Pantry
- Split bedroom
- Storage
- Walk-in closet(s)
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Exterior and Lot Features
- Storage
- Fencing: Fenced, Partial, Privacy
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
- Porch: Yes
- Deck: Yes
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Description: Cleared
- Lot Size Acres: 1.31
- Lot Size Square Feet: 57064
Schools
- 5
Mt Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 1.9 mi
- 4
R-S Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 3.0 mi
- 4
R-S Central High School
high · 9-12 · 4.1 mi
Trinity Christian School
elementary · K-9 · 3.1 mi
- 4
Spindale Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 2.7 mi
- 8
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 3.0 mi
Price history
- Nov 2, 2026 · Listed$349,999
- Nov 15, 2022 · Listing Removed—
- Nov 14, 2022 · Sold$250,000
- Jul 11, 2022 · Price Changed$280,000
- May 29, 2022 · Listed$300,000
Tax history
- 2025$1,019 tax · $204,600 assessed
- 2023$941 tax · $203,400 assessed
Home value
$306,478
- Quantarium$306,478
- Collateral Analytics$254,000
Where it is
Listed by Thomas Worley · Asheworth Group Wnc Real Estate Llc · CanopyMLS
