226 Friendly Ave, High Point, NC, 27260
About This Home
Welcoming 1953 High Point home on a 0.18-acre lot, ideal for investors, house-hackers, or multigenerational living. County records show 774 sq ft of permitted heated living area (2 bedrooms / 1 bath). The seller has added roughly 500 sq ft of finished space: a private-entrance in-law suite and a walk-up upstairs bonus room (ceiling under 6 ft), each with its own bathroom. None of the added space or its two bathrooms are permitted with the City of High Point, reflected on the tax record, or counted as living area. All square footage is approximate; buyer and buyer's agent to verify all measurements and confirm permit status with the City of High Point. Full seller disclosures attached. Current tenants would love to stay; rent is $900/room ($3,600/mo for four rooms), with documented Airbnb history. Furniture and appliances convey. Solid bones, 2022 roof, easy access to HPU and the Triad. A transparent, low-carrying-cost opportunity.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Materials
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Stick/Site Built,Residential,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Dishwasher,Free-Standing Range,Range Hood,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Dryer Connection
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Built-in Features,Dead Bolt(s),In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile,Vinyl
- Attic: Floored,Permanent Stairs,Remarks
- Finished area above ground: 774
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 774
- Total interior livable area: 774 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 181547
- Zoning: R5
- Special condition: Owner Sale
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Garden,Remarks
- Fencing: None
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 0.18 Acres
- Features: City Lot,Near Public Transit,Level,Partially Cleared,Partially Wooded,Flat
- Lot size dimensions: 144 x 52 x 142 x 53
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Guilford County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,137 | $13,644 |
| Home Insurance * | $139 | $1,668 |
| Property Taxes | $257 | $3,084 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,733 | $20,796 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | Sold | $27,500 |
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