PRICED BELOW TAX VALUE, this cute farm house is a must see! This 2 or 3 bedroom home features BRAND NEW windows and storm doors, fresh paint throughout, a NEW deck perfect for a grill, a huge eat-in kitchen with tons of cabinet space, and a large storage building, all situated on 2.13 acres of cleared, beautiful land! Rural setting out of town, convenient to Hwy 268. MOTIVATED SELLER!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
2.13 acresLot Size
$164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Hodges Realty
Bought with Steve Wilkins• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty
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Market trends in 27007, NC
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
96.9%
+3.3% MoM
Median sale price
$393K
$65K MoM
Avg. days on market
76d
36 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 242 Tom Jones Rd
Date
Event
Price
Triad MLS #849905
Nov 6, 2017
Sold
$85,000
$71/sq ft
Oct 28, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 18, 2017
Contingent
—
Sep 13, 2017
Listed
$89,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 10, 2011
Sold
$45,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 2008
Sold
$103,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$723 (+10.5%)
$29,750 + $84,980
$114,730
2024
$655
$24,500 + $71,360
$95,860
2023
$655
$24,500 + $71,360
$95,860
2022
$655 (−1.6%)
$24,500 + $71,360
$95,860
2021
$665
$24,500 + $71,360
$95,860
2020
$665 (+0.5%)
$22,750 + $70,180
$92,930
2019
$662 (+1.7%)
$22,750 + $70,180
$92,930
2018
$651 (+0.6%)
$22,750 + $70,180
$92,930
2017
$647 (+1.1%)
$22,750 + $70,270
$93,020
2016
$640 (−0.6%)
$22,750 + $70,270
$93,020
2015
$644 (+1.6%)
$22,750 + $72,220
$94,970
2014
$634 (−51.8%)
$22,750 + $72,220
$94,970
2013
$1,316
$22,750 + $72,220
$94,970
Tax history for 242 Tom Jones Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$723 (+10.5%)
$29,750 + $84,980
$114,730
2024
$655
$24,500 + $71,360
$95,860
2023
$655
$24,500 + $71,360
$95,860
2022
$655 (−1.6%)
$24,500 + $71,360
$95,860
2021
$665
$24,500 + $71,360
$95,860
2020
$665 (+0.5%)
$22,750 + $70,180
$92,930
2019
$662 (+1.7%)
$22,750 + $70,180
$92,930
2018
$651 (+0.6%)
$22,750 + $70,180
$92,930
2017
$647 (+1.1%)
$22,750 + $70,270
$93,020
2016
$640 (−0.6%)
$22,750 + $70,270
$93,020
2015
$644 (+1.6%)
$22,750 + $72,220
$94,970
2014
$634 (−51.8%)
$22,750 + $72,220
$94,970
2013
$1,316
$22,750 + $72,220
$94,970
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.13 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
1,220
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Surry County
APN
592500162354
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
RA
Rural Agricultural District
The purpose of this district is to maintain a rural development pattern where single-family housing is intermingled with agricultural and appropriate non-residential uses, as herein described in the Table of Uses, not having access to public water and sewer systems. This district is also designed to protect rural areas from the intrusion of non-residential uses that could create a nuisance, detract from the quality of life and/or present a danger to the natural environment.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: Yes
Has Basement
Basement: Unfinished, Basement, Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Attic Description: Access Only
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Doors
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dead Bolt(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Other Equipment: Sump Pump
Fencing: None
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Rural
Lot Size Acres: 2.13
Lot Size Dimensions: see ta x map for appro x imate dimensions
Land Information
Land Description: Cleared Land, Flat, Rural
Water Source: Well
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Estimated
Year Built: 1935
Other Structures: Storage
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Appliance Center, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,205
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $647.35
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank, Remarks
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump, Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Location
HOA Information
Association: Winston-Salem
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Call School Board
Middle Or Junior School: Call School Board
High School: Call School Board
Location Details
Directions: From Mount Airy: Old hwy 601 to Siloam Rd.; left on Tom Jones Rd.; house on the right. From Pilot Mtn: Hwy 268 W to Siloam Rd.; right on to Tom Jones Rd.; house on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,220
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Surry County
APN: 592500162354
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Copeland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
6/10
Surry Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$188,000 – $228,000
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