Welcome to the gorgeous Historic 1929 E. Q. Benbow house! The spacious handsomely detailed 1-1/2 story brick bungalow sits just a couple of minutes from downtown Mount Airy and all the wonderful activities, shops and restaurants it offers! The large attached front porch, with wide gabled entry bay extends across the main elevation to the north to encompass a Porte Cochere. Heavy battered brick piers support the porch. Both the porch gable and an offset gabled dormer feature rough stucco and applied wooden trim imitative of half-timbering and are lighted by Palladian windows. The main entrance is composed of leaded glass sidelights and a multi-paned door. The lot has a beautiful level and fenced back yard and is flanked by a 2 car brick garage. Inside the home features 4 bedrooms (with possibilities for a 5th), living and sitting rooms, dining room, laundry room and an immaculate kitchen! Has been successfully used as a VRBO on a limited basis. This home is an absolute MUST SEE.
Sold for $391,680 on 04/30/24
$391,680
738 S Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030
4beds
2,943sqft
Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
0.29 Acres Lot
$410,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,199 Estimated rent
Home value
$410,400
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,199/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 30, 2024 at 10:33am
Listed by:
Dean Sidden 336-466-0691,
Keller Williams Realty Elite,
Darrell Hawkins 336-466-1035,
Keller Williams Realty Elite
Bought with:
Charlotte Valente, 165593
Keller Williams One
Source: Triad MLS,MLS#: 1122939
Originating MLS: Winston-Salem
Originating MLS: Winston-SalemFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.67 x 16.75
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.83
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 12.83
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 13.83
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 12.75
Den
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.75
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.58 x 16.75
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 20.83
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.33 x 5.58
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 25.08
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dead Bolt(s), Pantry, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished, Basement, Crawl Space
- Attic: Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,943
- Total interior livable area: 2,943 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,943
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway, Garage, Attached Carport, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 502016828877
- Zoning: R6
- Special conditions: Owner Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mount Airy
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $391,680-0.6% |
Source:  Triad MLS #1122939 | ||
| 3/13/2024 | Pending sale | $394,000 |
Source: Triad MLS #1122939 | ||
| 12/11/2023 | Price change | $394,000-1.3% |
Source: Triad MLS #1122939 | ||
| 10/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $399,000+102.5% |
Source: Triad MLS #1122939 | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,414 +167.8% | $388,370 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $901 | $356,040 +175.2% |
| 2023 | $901 | $129,390 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27030
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABruce H Tharrington ElementaryGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Mount Airy MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Mount Airy HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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