Forsyth County property record for 520 E 27th St, Winston Salem, NC 27105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,111 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,338 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6836-45-2988.00 |
| Primary APN | 6836-45-2988.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,111 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,666 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,111 sqft |
| Attic Area | 444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,111 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,111 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Terrain | Other |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 142 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 1158011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 E 27TH ST |
| City | WINSTON SALEM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27105-4417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS7 |
| Legal Description | LO:011 BL:1158 |
| Legal Subdivision | BON AIR/GREENWAY PLACE OF NORTH WINSTON |
| Legal Block | 1158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | FORSYTH NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
520 E 27th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2004.
Source: Forsyth County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 E 27TH ST, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27105-4417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 E 27th St was $1,338.
Source: Forsyth County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Municipality | Winston-Salem City |
| Unified School District | Forsyth County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,338.00 | $121,400 Land $15,000 Building $106,400 | $121,400 Land $15,000 Building $106,400 |
| 2023 | $894.00 | $66,800 Land $9,500 Building $57,300 | $66,800 Land $9,500 Building $57,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 E 27th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 520 E 27th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM serves 391,900 people · EPA ID NC0234010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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