Set on a knoll among rolling pastures and woods is this charming French inspired home. Custom designed and built to exacting standards, the interior has an elegant yet livable design with large rooms, beautiful millwork, hardware, and finishes. The living room is highlighted by its handsome raised paneling, large window, and marble fireplace. The adjacent sunroom, filled with light and 360° beautiful vistas, features a granite bar with copper sink. Other rooms on the main floor include the dining room with hand painted panels and built ins; a study/4th bedroom with fireplace and large window that overlooks a shade garden; a full bath; and renovated eat-in kitchen with honed granite countertops. A large primary with fireplace and new bath and 2 additional bedrooms and bath are upstairs. A footpath leads to a stocked pond. Offered only the second time in its history, this is truly a Forsyth County landmark and minutes from major shopping and medical centers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
26.05 acresLot Size
$466Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Zach Matthews• Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate
Bought with Jonathan Key• Banner Team Properties Brokered by EXP Realty
Exquisite estate designed…by famed Otto Zenke (Biltmore Hotel), set on picturesque 26 acres. This home was created with grandeur artistry and entertainment in mind, with a sophisticated foyer boasting an enchanting staircase. Custom woodwork and detail follow you from room to room. Features incl: oversized rooms, 10’ ceilings on ML, 3 fireplaces, sunroom and ML den/library was designed for future mstr bedrm. Enjoy Captivating views of the pond from upper level and terrace.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,836 (+19.1%)
$567,300 + $704,500
$1,271,800
2024
$6,580 (+0.7%)
$435,500 + $417,200
$852,700
2022
$6,538 (+0.7%)
$435,500 + $417,200
$852,700
2021
$6,495 (+91.1%)
$435,500 + $417,200
$852,700
2020
$3,399 (−1.2%)
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2019
$3,440 (+4.2%)
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2018
$3,302 (+0.4%)
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2017
$3,287 (+21.8%)
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2016
$2,699
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2015
$2,699 (+2.0%)
$490,348 + $292,942
$783,290
2014
$2,645
$490,348 + $292,942
$783,290
Tax history for 8401 Shallowford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,836 (+19.1%)
$567,300 + $704,500
$1,271,800
2024
$6,580 (+0.7%)
$435,500 + $417,200
$852,700
2022
$6,538 (+0.7%)
$435,500 + $417,200
$852,700
2021
$6,495 (+91.1%)
$435,500 + $417,200
$852,700
2020
$3,399 (−1.2%)
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2019
$3,440 (+4.2%)
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2018
$3,302 (+0.4%)
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2017
$3,287 (+21.8%)
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2016
$2,699
$440,500 + $368,900
$809,400
2015
$2,699 (+2.0%)
$490,348 + $292,942
$783,290
2014
$2,645
$490,348 + $292,942
$783,290
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
26.05 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
3,504
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forsyth County
APN
5865483057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
RS40
Residential Single-Family District
The RS-40 District is primarily intended to accommodate single family detached dwellings on large lots in areas without access to public water and sewer services.; The district is established to promote single family detached residences where environmental features, public service capacities, or soil characteristics necessitate very limited development.; This district is intended for application in GMAs 4 and 5 and appropriate protected watershed areas.; This district may also be applicable to older, larger lot development in GMAs 2 and 3 developed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.