This charming cottage offers lots of indoor & outdoor space to relax & entertain! The living room features gorgeous oak hardwood floors, 2 lovely archways & beautiful natural light. Upstairs is a 278sq ft bonus room that's heated, cooled, wired & has access to attic storage. This room would be the perfect playroom, craft space, man cave or woman oasis! Downstairs boasts a 756sq ft walkout basement w/lots of storage space. Get ready to enjoy your summer relaxing & entertaining in the 2 large outdoor areas! The side porch is wired, covered & has a fan. The back deck overlooks the lush, tranquil backyard & trees and offers an underneath storage area for your mower & tools. This home is less than a mile to Oak Summit Park & conveniently located near shopping, dining & entertainment. Truist Field, Wake Forest University & Smith Reynolds Airport are all less than 4 miles away. Barrister bookcase, trestle dining room table w/4 chairs, washer, dryer, fridge & metal firepit to convey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jennifer Levi• The District Group
Bought with Lyndsay Gabbert• Keller Williams Realty Elite
The most charming home in Winston has hit the market. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath property is perfect for you. Plenty of indoor living space or imagine yourself entertaining guests on 1 of 2 generously sized decks! If you need a little more space, check out the 270 sq. ft. upstairs bonus room that is not included in the total square footage. Character, updates, convenience to downtown Winston or minutes to stokes county. This won't last long. Schedule your private showing! (Showings start Friday, 6/4)
Public Records
Aug 31, 2015
Sold
$85,000
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1999
Sold
$67,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,881 (+12.2%)
$31,100 + $139,600
$170,700
2024
$1,676 (+6.8%)
$18,900 + $100,600
$119,500
2022
$1,570 (+27.4%)
$18,900 + $100,600
$119,500
2021
$1,232 (+24.6%)
$18,900 + $100,600
$119,500
2020
$989 (−0.7%)
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2019
$996 (+5.3%)
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2018
$946
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2017
$946 (+5.4%)
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2016
$897 (+1.6%)
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2015
$883 (+3.0%)
$12,555 + $55,605
$68,160
2014
$857
$12,555 + $55,605
$68,160
Tax history for 638 Oak Summit Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,881 (+12.2%)
$31,100 + $139,600
$170,700
2024
$1,676 (+6.8%)
$18,900 + $100,600
$119,500
2022
$1,570 (+27.4%)
$18,900 + $100,600
$119,500
2021
$1,232 (+24.6%)
$18,900 + $100,600
$119,500
2020
$989 (−0.7%)
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2019
$996 (+5.3%)
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2018
$946
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2017
$946 (+5.4%)
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2016
$897 (+1.6%)
$13,000 + $58,600
$71,600
2015
$883 (+3.0%)
$12,555 + $55,605
$68,160
2014
$857
$12,555 + $55,605
$68,160
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
1,173
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forsyth County
APN
6838314482
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 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
Parking Features: Driveway, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: Yes
Has Basement
Basement: Unfinished, Basement
Basement Area: 756
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Room 1
Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Room 2
Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 6ft 9in
Room 3
Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13ft 5in x 8ft 5in
Room 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10ft 6in x 13ft 0in
Room 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11ft 7in x 13ft 0in
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Attic Description: Permanent Stairs
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Arched Doorways
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Guest House Information
No
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Land Information
Land Description: Flat, Level
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1949
# of Fireplaces: 0
Appliances: Range, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Directions: Follow US-52 N to exit 113 - N Patterson Ave. Turn right on Motor Rd. Turn left on Starmount Dr. NE. Turn left on Oak Summit Rd. House will be on your left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,173
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Forsyth County
APN: 6838314482
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mineral Springs Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Mineral Springs Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
1/10
Carver High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
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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 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% 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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Estimated sale price
$169,000 – $205,000
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