Your Own Little Paradise Awaits! Perched atop a hill on one of the most beautiful sections of a longtime family farm, this unique home offers stunning views and a rare opportunity to enjoy country living just minutes from town. This property sits on over an acre, offering space, privacy, and room to make it your own. Step inside to a dramatic 2-story living room filled with natural light. The walkout basement features a bonus room with a cozy wood stove, perfect for movie nights, a rec room, or a quiet retreat, plus unfinished space already roughed in for plumbing — ready for you to add a bathroom, wet bar, or whatever fits your vision. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the back porch, soaking in beautiful views. Solar panels add energy efficiency and long-term savings, all while being close to local amenities for easy everyday living. This one truly has it all — come see for yourself!
For sale
$350,000
169 Ben Smith Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
3beds
2,091sqft
Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
1.03 Acres Lot
$350,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Perched atop a hillStunning viewsWalkout basementBack porch
- 9 days |
- 4,508 |
- 478 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shannon Shown 336-462-7919,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Kernersville
Source: Triad MLS,MLS#: 1225061
Originating MLS: Winston-Salem
Originating MLS: Winston-SalemLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Solar, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished, Basement
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,911
- Total interior livable area: 2,091 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,637
- Finished area below ground: 454
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 6866300638
- Zoning: RS9
- Special conditions: Owner Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kernersville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $327,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,016
- Date on market: 6/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$350,000
$333,000 - $368,000
$2,208/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+103.5% |
Source:  Triad MLS #1225061 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2018 | Sold | $172,000$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,017 +45.8% | $327,300 +83.2% |
| 2024 | $1,383 | $178,700 |
| 2023 | $1,383 | $178,700 |
| 2022 | $1,383 | $178,700 |
| 2021 | $1,383 +21.1% | $178,700 +31.9% |
| 2020 | $1,142 -1.2% | $135,500 |
| 2019 | $1,156 +4.1% | $135,500 |
| 2018 | $1,110 | $135,500 -0.4% |
| 2016 | $1,110 -0.8% | $136,040 |
| 2015 | $1,119 +1.8% | $136,040 |
| 2014 | $1,100 | $136,040 |
| 2013 | -- | $136,040 -10% |
| 2012 | -- | $151,208 |
| 2011 | -- | $151,208 |
| 2010 | -- | $151,208 |
| 2009 | -- | $151,208 +14.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $131,876 |
| 2007 | -- | $131,876 |
| 2006 | -- | $131,876 |
| 2005 | -- | $131,876 +17.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $112,315 +0.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $111,822 |
| 2002 | -- | $111,822 |
| 2001 | -- | $111,822 +5.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $105,906 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27284
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sedge Garden ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10East Forsyth MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10East Forsyth HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- North Carolina
- Forsyth County
- Kernersville
- 27284
- 169 Ben Smith Rd
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