Architecturally distinctive and full of character, 816 Sunset Drive blends contemporary design with thoughtfully preserved historic elements. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Emerywood home is centered around a dramatic open-air courtyard, with vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, terracotta tile and an easy indoor-outdoor flow. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, full-height tile, dark stainless appliances and an oversized copper apron-front sink beneath striking arched windows. Historic details include 18th-century wainscoting and historic door, 19th-century beveled-glass panels, stained-glass accents and custom built-ins. A character-rich den, spacious primary suite, flexible library/third-bedroom space, two-car garage and private fenced yard complete the home. Conveniently located near High Point Country Club and Downtown. Seller is licensed real estate agent.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$199Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joshua Christopher• Tyler Redhead & McAlister Real Estate, LLC
If you're looking for a fun contemporary that's in the perfect location to walk downtown, this house is for you! Built in 1994, there are so many interesting features - interior atrium, wainscoting & door from a 1700's English manor house, beveled glass back door panels from the 1800's, English farmhouse sink & windows from 1900 - a lovely combination of contemporary style with historical accents. Library and den can also be used as bedrooms.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1994
Sold
$125,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1989
Sold
$98,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,645 (−0.8%)
$51,300 + $189,300
$240,600
2024
$1,658 (+3.0%)
$51,300 + $189,300
$240,600
2023
$1,609 (−0.8%)
$51,300 + $189,300
$240,600
2022
$1,622 (+15.7%)
$51,300 + $189,300
$240,600
2021
$1,402
$51,300 + $189,300
$240,600
2020
$1,402
$47,300 + $156,200
$203,500
2019
$1,402
$47,300 + $156,200
$203,500
2018
$1,402
$47,300 + $156,200
$203,500
2017
$1,402 (+3.6%)
$47,300 + $156,200
$203,500
2016
$1,354 (−2.2%)
$47,300 + $145,900
$193,200
2014
$1,385
$47,300 + $145,900
$193,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,699
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,699
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Guilford County
APN
188049
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R-5
Residential Single Family-5 District
The R-5 district is established to accommodate principally single-family detached dwellings developed at a density of 5 units an acre that is served by public water and sewer. Complimentary uses such as open space, schools, utilities, religious institutions, and recreational facilities are also allowed. District regulations discourage uses that interfere with the development of residential development or that is detrimental to the residential nature of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
May 7, 2019 • Final
Residential otc
HVAC
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
High Point, NC • 27262
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in High Point. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 816 Sunset Dr
$379,905
$5 over list price of $380K
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