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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home situated on an almost 1-acre lot in a desirable neighborhood. Offering nearly 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home combines comfort, style, and functionality. The beautiful kitchen provides a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining, while the formal dining room and spacious living room offer plenty of room to gather with family and friends. A large laundry room adds valuable convenience and storage. Step outside and enjoy the newly added deck overlooking the generous lot--perfect for relaxing, grilling, and entertaining. The large outbuilding provides excellent additional space for storage, hobbies, a workshop, or all your outdoor equipment. With its spacious floor plan, attractive features, expansive lot, and sought-after location, this property offers the perfect combination of indoor comfort and outdoor space. A wonderful opportunity to own a home with room to live, entertain, and enjoy!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2778 Forrest Dr
General
- Price: $285,000
- Taxes: $1,932 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100596039
- Updated: Today (8/13/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades, Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Non Primary Living Area
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete
Location
- County: Lenoir
- Subdivision: Castle Oaks
- Driving Directions: TURN ON FALLING CREEK RD. BY BANKS ELEMENTARY, THEN RIGHT ON TOMLYN DR, , THEN RIGHT ON FORREST, HOME ON THE RIGHT.
School Information
- High School District: Lenoir County
- Elementary School: Banks
- Middle School: Frink
- High School: North Lenoir
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Electric
Utilities
- Utility Description: High Speed Internet
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
- Construction: Brick, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Square Feet: 1,935
- Year Built: 1973
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.95
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 41,382
- Lot Dimensions: 206 x 204 x 169 x 237
- Frontage: Asphalt
- Zoning: RES
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $147.29
- Assessment Amount: $266,714
- Tax Amount: $1,932.08
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: 2778 FORREST DR. KINSTON
- Property ID: 359604513259
Listed by Kinston Realty Group, Ashley Price
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Schools
Schools serving 2778 Forrest Dr
School District:Lenoir County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Banks Elementary 2148 Falling Creek Road, Kinston, NC 28504 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
E B Frink Middle 102 Martin Luther King Junior Drive, La Grange, NC 28551 | 6-8 | 7 mi |
North Lenoir High 2400 Institute Road, La Grange, NC 28551 | 9-12 | 3.9 mi |
Lenoir Co Early College High 231 Hwy 58 South, Kinston, NC 28502 | 9-12 | 6.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2778 Forrest Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2026
Listed
$285,000
62.86%
MLS
7/08/2020
Sold
$175,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2778 Forrest Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,932
59%
$266,714
99%
2024
$1,213
—
$134,350
—
2023
$1,213
-7%
$134,350
—
2021
$1,299
7%
$134,350
—
2022
$1,213
—
$134,350
—
2020
$1,209
-24%
$134,350
-16%
2016
$1,593
—
$159,183
—
2015
$1,593
1%
$159,183
—
2013
$1,573
—
$159,183
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2778 Forrest Drive, Kinston, NC 28504 (MLS# 100596039) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2778 Forrest Drive is currently listed for $285,000 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 2778 Forrest Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kinston? You can browse all Kinston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

