849 Chester Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27104
What's special
Charming brick ranch in the highly sought-after Sherwood Forest! Situated on approximately a half an acre, this home offers character, flexible living space & a beautiful outdoor setting. The distinctive painted brick exterior gives the home a fresh, inviting personality. Enjoy the new patio, newly landscaped backyard & new fence. Inside, the main level features a welcoming living room w/built-ins, dining area & a bright sunroom. Two bedrooms on the main level w/additional unheated flexible spaces in the basement that remain comfortable year-round including a den, office & extra storage area that provide plenty of possibilities for expansion. A circle driveway & two-car carport provide abundant parking & easy access to the home. A whole-house generator adds peace of mind. Located close to shopping, dining, parks & everything Winston-Salem has to offer. A home w/character, flexibility & a beautiful setting that is ready for its next owner! Check out the online tour.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Carol Milligan 336-906-1540,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate High Point
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18.08 x 15.33
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.83
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.17 x 8.25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.42 x 9.83
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23.92 x 16.33
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20.92 x 8.67
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Connection, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dead Bolt(s), Pantry, Separate Shower, Solid Surface Counter
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished, Basement
- Attic: Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,540
- Total interior livable area: 1,889 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,889
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway, Circular Driveway, Attached Carport
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Not in Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 6816019200
- Zoning: RS9
- Special conditions: Owner Sale
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sherwood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Winston Salem
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $373,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,270
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+2.9% |
Source:  Triad MLS #1235103 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $484,900+7.8% |
Source: Triad MLS #1209600 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Pending sale | $449,900 |
Source: Triad MLS #1209600 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,900+20% |
Source: Triad MLS #1209600 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2023 | Sold | $375,000+2.7% |
Source: Triad MLS #1090966 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2022 | Pending sale | $365,000 |
Source: Triad MLS #1090966 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $365,000+60.1% |
Source: Triad MLS #1090966 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2018 | Sold | $228,000+1.3% |
Source: Triad MLS #893349 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2018 | Pending sale | $225,000$119/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Elite #893349 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $225,000$119/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2018 | Pending sale | $225,000$119/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $225,000+1.4%$119/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2016 | Sold | $221,950-3.5% |
Source: Triad MLS #784843 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2016 | Pending sale | $229,900$122/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Winston Salem #784843 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2016 | Price change | $229,900-2.2%$122/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Winston Salem #784843 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2016 | Price change | $235,000-2%$124/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Winston Salem #784843 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $239,900+13.2%$127/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Winston Salem #784843 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2012 | Sold | $212,000-3.2%$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2011 | Sold | $219,000-7.8%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2011 | Listed for sale | $237,500$126/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #602763 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,118 +7.2% | $373,600 +36.5% |
| 2024 | $3,839 +2.8% | $273,700 -1.9% |
| 2023 | $3,734 +1.9% | $278,900 |
| 2022 | $3,664 +1.8% | $278,900 |
| 2021 | $3,598 +23.7% | $278,900 +32.4% |
| 2020 | $2,908 -0.7% | $210,600 |
| 2019 | $2,929 | $210,600 |
| 2018 | -- | $210,600 +12.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $187,705 |
| 2015 | $2,433 +3.1% | $187,705 |
| 2014 | $2,359 | $187,705 |
| 2013 | -- | $187,705 +4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $179,060 |
| 2011 | -- | $179,060 |
| 2010 | -- | $179,060 |
| 2009 | -- | $179,060 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | $161,407 |
| 2006 | -- | $161,407 |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | $147,337 |
| 2003 | -- | $147,337 |
| 2002 | -- | $147,337 |
| 2001 | -- | $147,337 +16.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $126,926 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$474,500
$451,000 - $498,000
$2,039/mo
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