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, buy it for your college student, or step into a fully functioning, furnished short term and mid term rental operation. Furnishings and contents convey with the sale (excluding current guest and tenant personal property), so it can work from day one.
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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, Four 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 Parent Buyer
Student housing without the dorm bill. Minutes from High Point University and GTCC, this home lets you give your student a room, rent the others to help cover the mortgage, then keep it as a rental or resell after graduation. Our HPU area guide covers what to know near campus.
The Turn Key Rental Investor
The current owner already operates this home as a furnished room by room rental, and the furnishings convey. Step into a working setup: mid term stays for traveling professionals through Furnished Finder or a PadSplit style room rental model. If you screen deals the BiggerPockets way, this is the rare listing where the operating history and the furniture both come with the keys. Not sure which model fits? We break down the differences.
The Turn Key STR Investor
A fully functioning, furnished short term rental candidate with documented hosting history from the current owner, a private entrance in law suite for flexible configurations, and twice yearly High Point Market demand. The seller's Airbnb listing and reviews do not transfer, and buyers should confirm City of High Point short term rental rules before purchasing with this strategy in mind. New to hosting? Start with the first time STR guide.
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. The full story of this house's square footage is in The House the Tax Record Doesn't Know About. 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.
Where homes like this get marketed: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Google Vacation Rentals for short term stays; Furnished Finder and PadSplit for mid term and room by room rentals; Zillow Rentals and Apartments.com for traditional leases. Platform requirements and City of High Point rules change, so confirm both before counting on any channel; our look at how Triad cities are handling short term rentals is a good primer.
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.
Sold Furnished
The furnishings and contents convey
This home is offered as a working, furnished rental, and the seller intends for all furnishings and contents to convey with the purchase, excluding personal property belonging to current guests or tenants. The beds, furniture, kitchenware, linens, and household equipment that keep the current room by room operation running are part of the deal, so instead of spending months and thousands of dollars outfitting a house, a buyer inherits a setup that is already hosting.
That is what "turn key" means on this page: the physical operation conveys. It is the difference between buying a house you could someday rent and buying one that is furnished for it on day one.
How it stays clean legally: the exact inventory will be itemized in the personal property section of the NC Offer to Purchase and Contract (Standard Form 2-T) or in a separate bill of sale agreed to by both parties, so what conveys is spelled out in writing rather than assumed from marketing.
Two honest notes: the seller's Airbnb listing, account, and guest reviews are not transferable to a buyer, and any future short term or mid term rental use should be confirmed with the City of High Point before you buy with that strategy in mind. All income referenced on this page is seller reported and unverified.
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Documents and downloads
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A Note For Buyer’s Agents
Buyer’s agent compensation: 2.5%
The seller is offering 2.5% compensation to a buyer’s agent on this listing, per the listing agreement as amended. Please reach out to confirm details before writing your offer. I respond quickly and I’m easy to work with. Questions welcome: (928) 699-8883 or Joy@JoyWatsonRealEstate.com.
This compensation offer is made by the seller and communicated off-MLS. It is not an offer made through the MLS.
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; the full backstory is in The Rich History of High Point
- 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, including some of our favorite coffee and bakery stops in the Triad
- 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; the Triad housing market overview has the bigger picture
More About This Listing
226 Friendly Avenue, High Point NC 27260
226 Friendly Avenue is a 1953 single family home in Guilford County now listed at $215,000 after a price improvement from $225,000, offering a rare combination for High Point, NC real estate: a turn key, furnished, currently operating short term and mid term rental with an unpermitted, fully disclosed in law suite and finished attic. The furnishings and contents convey with the sale (excluding current guest and tenant personal property), which makes this one of the few chances to buy a fully functioning Airbnb style operation in High Point NC rather than an empty house you would have to outfit. Buyers searching for a cash flowing High Point NC investment property, a furnished turn key rental, a BiggerPockets style house hack near High Point University, a home to buy for a college student, a home with an in law suite for extended family, or a candidate for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Vacation Rentals, Furnished Finder, PadSplit, Zillow Rentals, mid term, or short term rental use will find this address worth a closer look. All income is seller reported and unverified, the seller's Airbnb listing and reviews do not transfer, and 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.
Quick Answers
226 Friendly Avenue FAQ
Does 226 Friendly Avenue come furnished?
Yes. All furnishings and contents convey with the purchase, excluding personal property belonging to current guests or tenants. The final inventory is itemized in the personal property section of the NC Offer to Purchase and Contract (Standard Form 2-T) or in a separate bill of sale.
Is 226 Friendly Avenue a turn key Airbnb?
The current owner operates the home as a furnished, room by room short term and mid term rental and reports roughly $3,600 a month at the current setup. That income is seller reported and unverified, the seller's Airbnb listing and guest reviews are not transferable to a buyer, portions of the home are unpermitted, and buyers should confirm City of High Point short term rental rules before relying on this strategy.
What is the price of 226 Friendly Avenue, High Point NC?
$215,000, improved from $225,000 on August 21, 2026.
Is there compensation for buyer's agents?
Yes. The seller offers 2.5% buyer's agent compensation, per the listing agreement as amended and communicated off MLS. The signed Form 220 is in the documents section above.
What financing does the seller accept?
Cash or conventional. Because part of the finished space is unpermitted, buyers should talk with their lender early about how an appraisal will treat the 774 permitted square feet. Some investors also ask about DSCR loans.
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