279 Old Rail Road
Description
- Listed by: • Premier Sotheby's International Realty
- Listed by: • Premier Sothebys International Realty
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$975,000
Avg days on market
49
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Mount Airy, NC
9 comparable properties found
$1,200,000
Sold 08/05/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- 2.32
- Acres
$1,199,900
Sold 08/20/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 6,532
- Square Feet
- 2.06
- Acres
$975,000
Sold 05/28/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5,632
- Square Feet
- 2.49
- Acres
$700,000
Sold 07/16/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- 3
- Acres
$1,552,270
Sold 10/18/24
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4,545
- Square Feet
- 7.18
- Acres
$441,000
Sold 02/19/26
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- 0.72
- Acres
$944,900
Sold 12/19/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5,198
- Square Feet
- 0.36
- Acres
$1,130,000
Sold 06/03/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5,158
- Square Feet
- 3
- Acres
$585,500
Sold 07/01/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- 2.42
- Acres
Location
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1Property Information for 279 Old Rail Road
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Surry County
- Architectural Style: Other
- Zoning Description: RA
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Carport - 2 Car, Driveway, Garage - 3 Car
- Subdivision Name: none
- Year Built: 1834
- Lot Size: 15.90 AC / 692,604 SF
- Longitude: -80.667922
- Geocode Source: Manual
- Latitude: 36.539707
- Directions: From I-77 North take Exit 1 for VA-620. Turn right off of the exit onto State Rte 620. Then turn left onto Miller Rd. Then turn left onto Old Rail Rd. Property will be on the left.
- HOA Subject To: None
- Tax Assessed Value: $542,040.00
- Parcel Number: 5001-00-99-8353
- Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
- High School: Unspecified
- Elementary School: Unspecified
- Garage Main Level YN: No
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E-XhMNRmvU
- Structure Type: Two Story/Basement
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Sq Ft Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Main: 3198
- Sq Ft Third: 383
- Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1918
- Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1918
- Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
- Sq Ft Upper: 2038
- Lot Features: Hilly, Long Range View, Mountain View, Open Lot, Pasture, Lake On Property, Creek/Stream, Wooded
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type: Residential
- New Construction YN: No
- Photos Count: 46
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Assumable: No
- Permit Syndication: Yes
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water Source: Well
- Porch: Covered,Patio
- Exterior Features: Barn(s), Fence, Outdoor Fireplace, In Ground Pool, Stable
- Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
- Roof: Wood
- Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Prewire, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Exhaust Hood, Surround Sound, Gas Oven
- Water Heater: Gas
- Heating: Central, Radiant, Radiant Floor
- Interior Features: Attic Finished, Built Ins, Cable Available, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Pantry
- Laundry Features: Upper Level, In Basement
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Flooring: Brick, Tile, Wood
- Foundation Details: Basement Fully Finished
- Second Living Quarters: Guest House
- Second Living Quarters HLA: 544
- Baths Full: 1
- Baths Half: 1
- Beds Total: 2
- Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Den,Dining Room,Entry Hall,Kitchen,Living Room,Office,Pantry
- Room Level: Main
- Baths Full: 2
- Baths Half: 0
- Beds Total: 3
- Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Laundry,Primary Bedroom,Sitting
- Room Level: Upper
- Baths Full: 0
- Baths Half: 0
- Beds Total: 0
- Room Types: Bed/Bonus,Office
- Room Level: Third
- Baths Full: 1
- Baths Half: 0
- Beds Total: 0
- Room Types: Bathroom(s),Laundry,Wine Cellar
- Room Level: Basement
- Unit Count: 0
Property History for 279 Old Rail Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1395940027 | $2,000,000 | +3.9% / yr |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Sold CANOPY #3566378 | $2,000,000 | — |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Pending CANOPY #3566378 | — | |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #3566378 | $1,925,000 | — |
| Mar 16, 2009 | Sold TRIAD #W468135 | $1,300,000 | — |
| Mar 11, 2009 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1114065626 | $1,300,000 | — |
| Feb 25, 2009 | Pending TRIAD #W468135 | — | |
| Mar 29, 2008 | Listed (Active) TRIAD #W468135 | $1,625,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1395940027 | $2,000,000 +3.9% / yr |
| 08/03/2020 | Sold CANOPY #3566378 | $2,000,000 |
| 06/20/2020 | Pending CANOPY #3566378 | — |
| 11/15/2019 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #3566378 | $1,925,000 |
| 03/16/2009 | Sold TRIAD #W468135 | $1,300,000 |
| 03/11/2009 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1114065626 | $1,300,000 |
| 02/25/2009 | Pending TRIAD #W468135 | — |
| 03/29/2008 | Listed (Active) TRIAD #W468135 | $1,625,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 279 Old Rail Road
Schools near 279 Old Rail Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Franklin Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Meadowview Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
North Surry High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Surry Online Magnet School PublicK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 279 Old Rail Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030 | $2,000,000 | 4 | 5 | 6,163 | 692,604 |
– | 3 | 2 | 3,312 | 468,270 | |
$40,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,200 | 278,784 | |
$3,500 | – | – | – | 4,635,220 | |
$405,000 | 3 | 3 | – | 277,041 | |
$122,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,661 | 32,234 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 2,712 | 149,846 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,352 | 142,006 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 3,334 | 871,200 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,120 | 43,560 | |
$122,500 | 2 | 1 | 973 | 4,360,792 | |
$179,000 | 3 | 3 | – | 78,408 | |
$67,000 | – | – | – | 66,647 | |
$67,000 | – | – | – | 89,734 | |
– | – | – | 3,600 | 50,965 | |
– | – | – | – | 43,560 |
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