Showings begin Friday, January 19 at 12:00pm. Beautiful well-maintained brick ranch in convenient Sherwood Forest. Welcoming rocking chair front porch. Warm wood floors on main level, great dining room with charming wainscoting. Eat-in kitchen with island, solid surface countertops, laundry room and large pantry. Sunroom opens to private fenced backyard. Inviting playroom with fireplace opens to patio under sunroom. Abundant storage and two-car garage. Windows on main level have been replaced. Roof is only 5 years old.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Don Wall• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty
Bought with Steven Montgomery• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty
Showings begin 4/18/18. Impeccably maintained home in quiet, established neighborhood. Hardwood floors on main level. Lots of living space. Den with solar tube lights, built-in bookcases & gas log FP. Fabulous sun room. LL playroom has wood burning FP & wet bar. Deck overlooking fenced, level backyard. Warm, dust-free, circular hot water heat. Huge basement workroom & over-sized 2 car garage. ML laundry. Lots of storage. Replacement windows throughout ML. Waterproofed basement. Fresh paint. Move in ready
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,106 (+6.8%)
$75,000 + $217,700
$292,700
2022
$3,845 (+1.8%)
$75,000 + $217,700
$292,700
2021
$3,776 (−5.8%)
$75,000 + $217,700
$292,700
2020
$4,007 (−0.7%)
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2019
$4,036 (+5.3%)
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2018
$3,833
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2017
$3,833 (+1.1%)
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2016
$3,790 (+1.6%)
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2015
$3,732 (+3.1%)
$77,500 + $210,454
$287,954
2014
$3,619
$77,500 + $210,454
$287,954
Tax history for 617 Downing Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,106 (+6.8%)
$75,000 + $217,700
$292,700
2022
$3,845 (+1.8%)
$75,000 + $217,700
$292,700
2021
$3,776 (−5.8%)
$75,000 + $217,700
$292,700
2020
$4,007 (−0.7%)
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2019
$4,036 (+5.3%)
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2018
$3,833
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2017
$3,833 (+1.1%)
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2016
$3,790 (+1.6%)
$75,000 + $215,200
$290,200
2015
$3,732 (+3.1%)
$77,500 + $210,454
$287,954
2014
$3,619
$77,500 + $210,454
$287,954
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
3,045
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forsyth County
APN
6816311369
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS9
Residential Single Family District
The RS-9 District is primarily intended to accommodate relatively high density single family detached dwellings in urban areas.; This district is intended for application in GMAs 2 and 3 and may be suitable in Metro Activity Centers where public facilities, including public water and sewer, public roads, parks, and other governmental support services, are available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Description: Basement Garage
Parking Features: Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Basement
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
Basement Information
Basement YN: Yes
Has Basement
Basement: Partially Finished, Basement
Basement Area: 2400
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Room 1
Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12ft 4in x 19ft 4in
Room 2
Type: Den
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15ft 4in x 18ft 8in
Room 3
Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11ft 7in x 20ft 0in
Room 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12ft 5in x 16ft 0in
Room 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11ft 7in x 15ft 1in
Room 6
Type: Playroom
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15ft 4in x 41ft 5in
Room 7
Type: Sunroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11ft 7in x 15ft 4in
Room 8
Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 5ft 0in x 6ft 6in
Room 9
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11ft 6in x 16ft 0in
Room 10
Type: Breakfast
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8ft 0in x 11ft 7in
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Dead Bolt(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counter
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Guest House Information
No
Lot Information
Lot Features: City Lot, Level, Partially Wooded, Sloped
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Land Information
Land Description: Fence(s), Flat, Partially Wooded, Sloping
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1964
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Den, Playroom
Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Building Information
Building Area Total: 4,800
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,918.67
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater: Gas
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
HOA Information
Association: Winston-Salem
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: Silas Creek N, L-Yorkshire Road, R-Pennington, L-Downing, home is on the right.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Sherwood Forest
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,045
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Forsyth County
APN: 6816311369
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Jefferson Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Mount Tabor High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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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 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$511,000 – $619,000
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