High Point, NC 27260 | Guilford County
226 Friendly Avenue
A 1953 High Point home with an unpermitted in law suite and finished attic, both fully disclosed by the seller, built for the buyer who wants more than one bedroom to fill. Live in it, house hack it with room rentals, or run it as a short term or mid term stay investment.
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226 Friendly Avenue, 1953 High Point bungalow
Living room, main level
Kitchen & dining, appliances convey
In-law suite: unpermitted, buyer to verify
Upstairs bonus room: unpermitted, ceiling under 6 ft
Private deck entrance
0.18-acre backyard, Milbourne Heights
Floor plan: 1,182 total sq ft226 Friendly Avenue, 1953 High Point bungalowLiving room, main levelKitchen & dining, appliances conveyIn-law suite: unpermitted, buyer to verifyUpstairs bonus room: unpermitted, ceiling under 6 ftPrivate deck entrance0.18-acre backyard, Milbourne HeightsFloor plan: 1,182 total sq ftWatch the Video Tour
Three quick walkthroughs from our YouTube channel: the attic, the in-law suite, and the main floor.
Want the story behind the square footage? Read The House the Tax Record Doesn't Know About and Permits vs Appraisals: What Buyers, Sellers, and Lenders Really Look At.
One Address, Three Strategies
Who this home is built for
The Multigenerational Buyer
The unpermitted, fully disclosed in law suite and separate entrance make this a candidate for adult children, aging parents, or a live in caregiver who wants their own space under the same roof.
The House Hacker
Live in one room and rent the others by the week or month through Furnished Finder or a PadSplit style model to offset the mortgage, similar to how the current owner operates the home today.
The Cash Flow Investor
Room by room rentals, mid term furnished stays for traveling workers, or a whole home short term rental listing are all strategies worth modeling for this address and this Guilford County market.
Property Snapshot
What is on record
| Main dwelling (Guilford County record) | 774 sq ft, 1 story |
| Bedrooms / baths on record | 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath |
| Heating | Forced air |
| Foundation / exterior | Concrete, aluminum or vinyl siding |
| Lot size | 0.18 acre, 7,841 sq ft |
| Zoning | R5, single family residential |
Beyond The Tax Record
The added living space
The Guilford County tax record officially recognizes 774 square feet of permitted, heated living area — the original 1953 two bedroom, one bath home. The seller has since added finished space that is not permitted with the City of High Point and is not reflected on the tax record: a main level in law suite with a private entrance, added laundry and bath, and an upstairs bonus room with a ceiling under six feet. Here is how the square footage breaks down.
| Permitted heated living area (county tax record) | 774 sq ft |
| Unpermitted addition, main level (in law suite, laundry, bath) | ~316 sq ft |
| Unpermitted bonus room, upstairs (ceiling under 6 ft) | ~186 sq ft |
| Total finished area shown on the floor plan | ~1,276 sq ft |
Only the 774 square feet is permitted and counts as living area. The upstairs ceiling height is under six feet, which on its own does not meet the standard to be counted as living area, apart from the permit question. The seller also reports fully renovated plumbing and a newer 2022 roof and gutters. Every figure other than the county's 774 comes from a floor plan measurement and is approximate. We encourage every buyer and buyer's agent to independently measure and verify all square footage, and to confirm permit history with the City of High Point, before relying on any figure here. See the disclosure below before you tour.
What every buyer should know before touring
The seller discloses that this home includes a finished attic with a ceiling height under 6 feet, an attic bathroom, and an in law suite, and that none of these spaces are permitted with the City of High Point. These areas may not be legally usable as a bedroom, bathroom, or rental unit until permitted, and permitting approval is not guaranteed. Any room rental or short term rental income referenced on this page describes how the current owner has used the property. It comes from the seller and has not been verified by Joy Watson Real Estate, and it is not a promise of future income or legal use.
We recommend that any interested buyer independently confirm permit history with the City of High Point, complete a full home inspection, and consult a licensed contractor, attorney, or lender before relying on these spaces for occupancy, financing, or income. This home is not being marketed as a permitted multi unit or legal accessory dwelling property.
Estimated Monthly Range By Strategy
How this address could perform
These are planning estimates only, built from public market data and the seller's own reported operating history. They are not guarantees and are not financial advice. We encourage buyers to run their own numbers with a lender or accountant.
Traditional lease range reflects 2026 average High Point, NC rents for 2 and 3 bedroom homes, RentCafe market data. Short term rental estimate is built from the High Point, NC market average daily rate of about $200 and average occupancy of about 47 percent, AirDNA 2026 market data, applied to a 30 day month. Room by room figure reflects the current owner's reported current rent of $900 per room across four rooms ($3,600 a month) and documented Airbnb revenue history for the current setup, unverified by Joy Watson Real Estate. Short term and mid term rental use is subject to City of High Point rules, which buyers should confirm before purchasing with a rental strategy in mind.
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Documents and downloads
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A Note For Buyer's Agents
Please plan your offer accordingly
The seller is not offering compensation to a buyer's agent on this listing. If you represent a buyer, please build your fee into the offer itself (Standard Form 2-T) rather than assuming it will be covered separately, so you and your buyer can have that conversation up front. Reach out any time with questions before you write.
The Neighborhood
Why High Point, NC
- Known worldwide as the Furniture Capital of the World, home to the twice yearly High Point Market and Furnitureland South, the world's largest furniture store
- Minutes from High Point University and Guilford Technical Community College, both steady sources of student and staff housing demand
- Downtown High Point offers a growing restaurant and coffee scene within a short drive of Friendly Avenue
- Oak Hollow Lake and Festival Park provide trails, water access, and year round community events
- Located in the Piedmont Triad between Greensboro and Winston Salem, with easy access to I-74 and I-40
- A reasonable drive to Piedmont Triad International Airport for owners who travel or host out of town guests
- A landmark furniture themed streetscape, including the famous World's Largest Chest of Drawers, gives the city a strong sense of local identity
- A steady base of furniture market visitors, traveling nurses, relocating families, and university connected renters supports demand for both long term and short term stays
More About This Listing
226 Friendly Avenue, High Point NC 27260
226 Friendly Avenue is a 1953 single family home in Guilford County listed at $225,000, offering a rare combination for High Point, NC real estate: an unpermitted, fully disclosed in law suite, a finished attic, and a layout suited to house hacking, multigenerational living, or a room rental income strategy. Buyers searching for a High Point NC investment property, a house hacking opportunity near High Point University, a home with an in law suite for extended family, or a candidate for Furnished Finder, PadSplit, or short term rental use will find this address worth a closer look. As with any income focused purchase, all unpermitted space, rental income, and zoning details described on this page should be independently verified with the City of High Point before closing.
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