Cute Cottage in a great location near WFU. Two bedroom, one bath on a well landscaped lot. Super investment potential. Heat pump 2011, roof 2017. Encapsulated basement with assumable warranty. You must see this backyard!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$304Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Wendy Farmer• NextHome Realty Partners
Bought with Mark Easterling• Keller Williams Realty Elite
Source:Triad MLS #1097646
Redfin Estimate
$233,481
$18K since sold in April 2025$8,000 since July
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Cute Cottage in a great location near WFU. Two bedroom, one bath on a well landscaped lot. Super investment potential. Heat pump 2011, roof 2017. Encapsulated basement with assumable warranty. You must see this backyard!
Triad MLS #674509
Jul 26, 2013
Sold
$76,500
$100/sq ft
May 24, 2013
Listed
$79,900
$104/sq ft
+6
Cute Cottage in a great location near WFU. Two bedroom, one bath on a well landscaped lot. Super investment potential. New heat pump. The owners have made many revisions throughout the house. See this one before you decide.
Public Records
May 27, 2005
Sold
$73,000
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1993
Sold
$51,500
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 13, 1975
Sold
$26,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,822 (+48.6%)
$46,500 + $125,600
$172,100
2024
$1,226 (+6.8%)
$42,000 + $45,400
$87,400
2022
$1,148 (+1.8%)
$42,000 + $45,400
$87,400
2021
$1,128 (+13.6%)
$42,000 + $45,400
$87,400
2020
$993 (−0.7%)
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2019
$1,000 (+5.3%)
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2018
$950
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2017
$950 (+5.3%)
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2016
$902 (+1.5%)
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2015
$889 (+3.1%)
$30,000 + $38,612
$68,612
2014
$862
$30,000 + $38,612
$68,612
Tax history for 725 Ransom Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,822 (+48.6%)
$46,500 + $125,600
$172,100
2024
$1,226 (+6.8%)
$42,000 + $45,400
$87,400
2022
$1,148 (+1.8%)
$42,000 + $45,400
$87,400
2021
$1,128 (+13.6%)
$42,000 + $45,400
$87,400
2020
$993 (−0.7%)
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2019
$1,000 (+5.3%)
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2018
$950
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2017
$950 (+5.3%)
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2016
$902 (+1.5%)
$31,000 + $40,900
$71,900
2015
$889 (+3.1%)
$30,000 + $38,612
$68,612
2014
$862
$30,000 + $38,612
$68,612
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 576
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Masonry
Building Style Type: Conventional
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FORSYTH
Living Sq. Ft: 768
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 768
Building Sq. Ft: 1,344
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LO:021A BL:3484
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Finished Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 24,829
Legal Lot Number: 21A
Legal Block Number: 3484
Municipality Name: WINSTON SALEM TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.57
Depth Footage: 244
Front Footage: 108
Zoning Code: RS9
County Use Description: SFD DWELLING
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WINSTON-SALEM
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Forsyth County
APN: 6817326174
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Speas Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Paisley Middle School
Public 6-10 • Assigned • 3.2mi
2/10
Mount Tabor High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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 101° expected this year, 17 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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Historical weather
Winston Salem, NC • 27106
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$222,000 – $269,000
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