Very private location-Great room with stone fireplace. Home needs "TLC". Pine and walnut floors on main level-new carpet upstairs with large bedrooms plus extra space in dormers for play space or study area. Zoned Heat pumps. Just 5 minutes to Mountain Park School
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gambill Aldridge• Basin Creek Realty
Bought with Deborah Simpson• Hudspeth Shepherd Properties
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Market trends in 28683, NC
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.7%
+2.6% MoM
Median sale price
$339K
$83K MoM
Avg. days on market
176d
32 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
1 MoM
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Sale history for 489 Royall
Date
Event
Price
Triad MLS #671492
Nov 19, 2013
Sold
$129,000
$63/sq ft
Apr 23, 2013
Listed
$139,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,352 (+9.2%)
$14,850 + $210,060
$224,910
2024
$1,237
$14,850 + $178,560
$193,410
2023
$1,237
$14,850 + $178,560
$193,410
2022
$1,237 (−1.7%)
$14,850 + $178,560
$193,410
2021
$1,259 (+3.7%)
$14,850 + $178,560
$193,410
2020
$1,214 (+0.2%)
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2019
$1,211 (+1.7%)
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2018
$1,190 (−1.5%)
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2017
$1,208
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2016
$1,207 (−0.8%)
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2015
$1,217 (+0.8%)
$13,500 + $165,290
$178,790
2014
$1,208
$13,500 + $165,290
$178,790
2013
$1,208
$13,500 + $165,290
$178,790
Tax history for 489 Royall
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,352 (+9.2%)
$14,850 + $210,060
$224,910
2024
$1,237
$14,850 + $178,560
$193,410
2023
$1,237
$14,850 + $178,560
$193,410
2022
$1,237 (−1.7%)
$14,850 + $178,560
$193,410
2021
$1,259 (+3.7%)
$14,850 + $178,560
$193,410
2020
$1,214 (+0.2%)
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2019
$1,211 (+1.7%)
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2018
$1,190 (−1.5%)
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2017
$1,208
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2016
$1,207 (−0.8%)
$13,500 + $163,860
$177,360
2015
$1,217 (+0.8%)
$13,500 + $165,290
$178,790
2014
$1,208
$13,500 + $165,290
$178,790
2013
$1,208
$13,500 + $165,290
$178,790
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
2,032
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Surry County
APN
494700332977
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Description: Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
Basement Information
Basement YN: No
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2
Land Information
Water Source: Private
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1999
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,058
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,208.23
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Heating: Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: Winston-Salem
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Mountain Park
Middle Or Junior School: Central
High School: Surry Central
Location Details
Directions: Highway 21 north to right on Mountain Park Road go to intersection at school, straight thru intersection to bear left on Union Hill Road, go approximately 4 miles and right on Royall Road, drive on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,032
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Surry County
APN: 494700332977
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mountain Park Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.8mi
6/10
Surry Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.0mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$249,000 – $301,000
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