Forsyth County property record for 608 E 16th St, Winston Salem, NC 27105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,900 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $704 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6836-42-4881.00 |
| Primary APN | 6836-42-4881.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Flooring | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0275 010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 608 E 16TH ST |
| City | WINSTON SALEM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27105-6166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM5 |
| Legal Description | LO:010 BL:0275 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AREA |
| Legal Block | 0275 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | FORSYTH NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WINSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
608 E 16th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2006.
Source: Forsyth County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1946 E 3RD ST, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101-4604 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2356 / 451 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0026802106 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 E 16th St was $704, up 77.3% from the year before.
Source: Forsyth County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $704.00 (+77.33%) | $63,900 Land $14,300 Building $49,600 | $63,900 Land $14,300 Building $49,600 |
| 2024 | $397.00 (+5.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $378.00 | $28,300 Land $10,000 Building $18,300 | $28,300 Land $10,000 Building $18,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 E 16th 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.
The area around 608 E 16th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| X1 Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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