Active
2 beds
849 Chester Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Est: $2,934/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.56 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$264/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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 3D online tour.
12 days on Market
  • Listed by: Carol Milligan • Howard Hanna Allen Tate High Point 336-883-0069
Last updated: 09/22/2026 02:50 PM • Source: TRIAD, MLS#: 1235103

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Property Information for 849 Chester Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,270 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Stick/Site Built
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Flood Zone: Not in Flood Zone
  • Zoning: RS9
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.56 AC / 24,393 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County Or Parish: Forsyth
  • City: Winston-Salem
  • Directions: From Silas Creek Parkway, turn onto Kirkless Rd, right onto Chester Road, house on the right
  • Latitude: 36.109153
  • Longitude: -80.317183
  • Postal Code: 27104
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 1707
  • Subdivision Name: Sherwood Forest
  • City Limits: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: High Point
  • Tax Rate: 1.14%
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,270.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $373,600.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LO:001 BL:3534
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Parcel Number: 6816019200
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Circular Driveway, Attached Carport
  • Garage Description: Attached Carport
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: City Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.56
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1889.0
  • Building Area Total: 3540.0
  • Room Basement Area: 1651.0
  • Built Information: Existing
  • Heated Finished Sqft F Main: 1889.0
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Unfinished SqFt Basement: 1651.0
  • Water Source: Public
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Attic Description: Floored Attic, Pulldown Stairs
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 50
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed Book: 3915
  • Deed Page: 2526
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Fixture Exception: No
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Heater: Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Pool Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Porch: Yes
  • Fenced: Yes
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Unfinished, Basement
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dead Bolt(s), Pantry, Separate Shower, Solid Surface Counter
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
  • Primary On Main YN: Yes
  • Second LQ YN: No
Room Information
Room 1 Information
  • Room Type: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 20.916666666
  • Room Width: 8.666666666
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 181.277777777
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 8ft 8in x 20ft 11in
Room 2 Information
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.416666666
  • Room Width: 9.833333333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 112.263888888
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 9ft 10in x 11ft 5in
Room 3 Information
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.166666666
  • Room Width: 8.25
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 108.625
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 8ft 3in x 13ft 2in
Room 4 Information
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Width: 11.833333333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 147.916666666
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 11ft 10in x 12ft 6in
Room 5 Information
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 18.083333333
  • Room Width: 15.333333333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 277.277777777
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 15ft 4in x 18ft 1in
Room 6 Information
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 23.916666666
  • Room Width: 16.333333333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 390.638888888
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 16ft 4in x 23ft 11in
Rental
Rental Information
  • Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Property History for 849 Chester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1235103

$499,000
Mar 23, 2026

Sold

TRIAD #1209600

$484,900
Mar 18, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1932406756

$485,000

+8.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1235103

$499,000
03/23/2026

Sold

TRIAD #1209600

$484,900
03/18/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1932406756

$485,000

+8.5% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 849 Chester Road

Taxable ValueLand$66,000Additions$307,600Total$373,600
Tax Record2025$4,118 ($343 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,596 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,596 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,394 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1956ZoningRS9CountyFORSYTHAPN6816-01-9200.000

Schools near 849 Chester Road

This home is within Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Sherwood Forest Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Jefferson Middle
Public6 to 8

Mount Tabor High
Public9 to 12

Children's Center
PublicPK to 5

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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849 Chester Road is a single family home for sale in Winston-Salem, NC 27104. This property was listed for sale on September 10, 2026 by Howard Hanna Allen Tate High Point, it's currently listed at $499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 12 days and was last sold on March 23, 2026. This listing's school district is Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District. Nearby schools include Sherwood Forest Elementary, Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High. 849 Chester Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath single family home built in 1956.

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