A surprising oasis in the heart of the city, this charming, updated 2 bed, 2 bath cottage offers quiet living with unmatched convenience. Whether you're walking to campus, exploring downtown, or relaxing on the front porch with skyline views, this home blends comfort, charm, and location in a way that's hard to find.
Exceptionally located within 2 miles of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, WFU School of Medicine, UNC School of the Arts, and Salem College, the home offers walkability to 5+ coffee shops, historic Old Salem, the growing South Marshall corridor, and downtown restaurants, breweries, and entertainment. Perfect for residents; medical students; UNCSA and Salem College faculty and students; and downtown professionals looking for charm, convenience, and comfort in one place.
Features include a beautiful front porch with downtown skyline views; a large backyard perfect for relaxing or gardening; all appliances, including laundry; freshly painted interior and exterior; updated bathrooms; a spacious layout; generous storage with both attic and under-home space; and convenient off-street parking.
Internet, security system, and lawn maintenance are included in the rent for stress-free living. Owner lives in the neighborhood. This home offers both a welcoming neighborhood feel and unbeatable access to the heart of Winston Salem.
Owner pays the internet and the lawn maintenance.
Sold for $340,000
$340,000
408 S Poplar St, Winston Salem, NC 27101
2beds
992sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$340,800 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$1,712 Estimated rent
Home value
$340,800
$314,000 - $371,000
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Convenient off-street parkingAll appliances including laundryUpdated bathroomsSpacious layout
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Solarium Atrium
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 992 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
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Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Internet included in rent, Lawn, Spacious backyard, Walking distance to coffeeshops, restaurants, downtown
Details
- Parcel number: 6835130776000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Internet
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Deposit fee: $1,975
Location
- Region: Winston Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $218,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,403
- Date on market: 2/22/2026
- Date available: 06/01/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 | Listing removed | $1,975$2/sqft |
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| 2/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,975+9.7%$2/sqft |
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| 1/12/2025 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 1/9/2025 | Price change | $1,800-5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 12/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,900$2/sqft |
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| 12/11/2024 | Sold | $340,000+36%$343/sqft |
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| 4/7/2022 | Sold | $250,000+83.6%$252/sqft |
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| 7/1/2016 | Sold | $136,175+2.8% |
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| 7/19/2004 | Sold | $132,500+97.8% |
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| 7/31/2003 | Sold | $67,000-23%$68/sqft |
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| 5/27/1998 | Sold | $87,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,403 +27.7% | $218,000 +62.6% |
| 2024 | $1,881 +4.8% | $134,100 |
| 2023 | $1,795 +1.9% | $134,100 |
| 2022 | $1,762 +1.8% | $134,100 |
| 2021 | $1,730 +20.4% | $134,100 +28.8% |
| 2020 | $1,438 -0.7% | $104,100 |
| 2019 | $1,448 +5.3% | $104,100 |
| 2018 | $1,375 | $104,100 +46.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $71,244 |
| 2015 | $923 +3.1% | $71,244 |
| 2014 | $895 | $71,244 |
| 2013 | -- | $71,244 -32.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $105,611 |
| 2011 | -- | $105,611 |
| 2010 | -- | $105,611 +36.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $77,454 -31.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $113,722 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,722 |
| 2006 | -- | $113,722 |
| 2005 | -- | $113,722 +98.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,359 |
| 2003 | -- | $57,359 |
| 2002 | -- | $57,359 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $54,159 -6.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $57,763 |
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Neighborhood: South Marshall
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- 6/10Latham ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Flat Rock MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 4/10Reynolds HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- North Carolina
- Forsyth County
- Winston-Salem
- 27101
- South Marshall
- 408 S Poplar St