The historic Dr. Edward C. Ashby House blends timeless character with modern updates, & offers 5BR/4BA and 2 half baths. The main-level primary suite is a true retreat featuring heated bathroom floors, while elegant living spaces include a stately library/great room and gas fireplaces. A butler’s pantry enhances the beautifully appointed kitchen, and a dedicated office on the main level provides ideal work-from-home space. Upstairs, you’ll find 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths, along with a versatile rec. room and addtn'l flex space. Rich in history, the property showcases original details including a preserved smokehouse and the original distinctive 1930 Vermont Slate Tile Roof. The finished basement offers warm wood-lined walls, while the unfinished portion includes vast storage, a gym area and a garage. Outside, the French colonialesque garden creates a private, storybook setting—making this one-of-a-kind property as functional as it is enchanting. *Priced under 11/25 Appraisal*
For sale
$849,900
302 Cherry St, Mount Airy, NC 27030
5beds
5,755sqft
Est.:
Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
0.78 Acres Lot
$812,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplacesFrench colonialesque gardenElegant living spacesPrivate storybook settingOriginal detailsBeautifully appointed kitchenMain-level primary suite
- 22 days |
- 1,869 |
- 87 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Holli Nowlin 336-416-3410,
The Greenhill Group, Holli Nowlin, Inc
Source: Triad MLS,MLS#: 1214889
Originating MLS: Winston-Salem
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18.92 x 16.08
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.42 x 16.17
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19.83 x 16.67
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 21.58 x 16.67
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16 x 16.17
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18.33 x 16.33
Game room
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 29.92 x 16.92
Great room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19.42 x 16.67
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.25 x 13.08
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19.08 x 16.67
Office
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 21.5 x 16.5
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 21 x 16.08
Heating
- Steam, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished, Basement
- Attic: Storage,Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Basement, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,028
- Total interior livable area: 5,755 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,247
- Finished area below ground: 508
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Basement
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Features: Historic District
Details
- Parcel number: 502016845392
- Zoning: R6
- Special conditions: Owner Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Historic
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mount Airy
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $608,530
- Annual tax amount: $8,549
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Dining Room Curtains, Living Room Curtains, Upstairs Bedroom On Left From Top Of Stairs Curtains, Baseball Net, Trampoline
Estimated market value
$812,700
$772,000 - $853,000
$2,942/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,900+25.9% |
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| 4/11/2024 | Listing removed | $675,000+9.8% |
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| 11/10/2021 | Sold | $615,000-5.4% |
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| 9/15/2021 | Pending sale | $650,000$113/sqft |
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| 8/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $650,000-3.7% |
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| 7/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/18/2021 | Price change | $675,000-3.4%$117/sqft |
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| 2/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $699,000$121/sqft |
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| 2/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/21/2020 | Price change | $699,000-3.6%$121/sqft |
Source: Hodges Realty #987398 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $725,000+70.6%$126/sqft |
Source: Hodges Realty #987398 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2009 | Sold | $425,000$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,750 +9% | $608,530 +18.2% |
| 2024 | $3,439 | $515,010 |
| 2023 | $3,439 | $515,010 |
| 2022 | $3,439 +28.2% | $515,010 +28.8% |
| 2021 | $2,681 +2.1% | $399,910 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $2,625 +0.1% | $372,870 |
| 2019 | $2,622 | $372,870 |
| 2018 | $2,622 +0.1% | $372,870 |
| 2017 | $2,619 +1.4% | $372,870 |
| 2016 | $2,582 | $372,870 |
| 2013 | -- | $372,870 |
| 2012 | -- | $372,870 +2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $362,830 |
| 2010 | -- | $362,830 +66.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $218,263 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,548/mo
Principal & interest
$4116
Property taxes
$432
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27030
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABruce H Tharrington ElementaryGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Mount Airy MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Mount Airy HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- North Carolina
- Surry County
- Mount Airy
- 27030
- 302 Cherry St









