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You can enjoy a walk with the dogs through Bailey Park in Downtown Winston-Salem.
City center living and advocacy for continued growth
Downtown Winston-Salem is the city’s urban core, brimming with boutique-style retailers, locally owned restaurants, art galleries and entertainment venues. “People like that they can walk from their house to grab a drink, get a bite to eat or celebrate with the community,” says Jason Thiel, president of the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership. The advocacy organization leads efforts to strengthen the city center; current initiatives include advancing the ever-growing arts scene, drawing more small businesses and extending the reach of biking and walking trails through greater Winston-Salem. “Downtown has a vibrant energy; there are a lot of young businesses,” says Heidi Christie, a Keller Williams sales manager and listing specialist who lives near Downtown. “It’s got all the big-city amenities that you’d want, but it still has a small-town feel. Yes, there are a lot of breweries and things like that, but there’s also a lot of family-friendly stuff, too.”
Dining in the historic Schaffner Inn and a long-standing festival
Like many city centers, Downtown Winston-Salem is packed with locally owned boutiques and eateries. One of Christie’s go-to shops for gifts is Design Archives Vintage & Handmade Emporium, off Fourth Street. “They have a lot of permanent artist booths, so you can get some funky artsy stuff, but they also have a lot of Winston-Salem and North Carolina-themed gifts,” Christie says. Around the corner, there’s Bookmarks, a nonprofit, independent bookstore. “It’s an absolute gem in Winston-Salem,” Christie says. “They do the annual Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors, which is the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas, and it’s just a little local business.” Every September since 2004, the festival celebrates the joy of reading and writing with author panels, book signings, story times and other bookish activities.
For at home cooking needs, there’s a Publix and a Harris Teeter just 2 miles west down U.S. Route 421. But if dining out is on the menu, Christie has a few recommendations. Her personal favorite for Sunday morning brunch— Founders Restaurant— is in the historic Shaffner Inn. “They just started doing brunch there a couple years ago. But it’s a unique experience because the historic building is just so beautiful, and it’s right there on the edge of Downtown,” she says, adding that the eatery gets busy, so it’s important to call ahead and make a reservation. She also recommends Finnegan’s Wake, a cozy Irish pub, and Señor Bravo Mexican Restaurant.
Enjoy mini bowling at the Roar WS Family Entertainment Center in Downtown Winston-Salem.
Camel City BBQ Factory is a great place for a meal and a little game time with the family.
Bring your family and friends for a meal at Sweet Potatoes in Downtown Winston-Salem.
You can stop by Sir Winston Wine Loft & Restaurant for a good time in Downtown Winston-Salem.
Take the family to Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden in Downtown Winston-Salem.
Stop by Footnote Coffee & Cocktails for live music and tasty food in Downtown Winston-Salem.
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Early 1900s single-family homes and industrial-chic condos
Prices for condos run anywhere from $230,000 to $1 million, depending on the size and the building. Lofts and one-bedroom units in renovated brick buildings, such as the historic YMCA on Spruce Street, tend to fall on the lower end of the spectrum. Multi-story penthouses and three- to four-bedroom units in more modern buildings such as Twin City Lofts and One Park Vista are on the higher end. Downtown’s single-family homes are clustered on the west and southwest sides, separated slightly from the neighborhood's condos and bustling business section. They’re closely spaced, overlooking small front gardens often edged with brick sidewalks. And most are in the Holly Avenue Historic District, which joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 and extends from Holly Avenue south down to Interstate 40. Prices for these Queen Anne, Italianate, Craftsman and Prairie-style homes start at around $365,000 and can climb to more than $600,000, depending on their size and condition.
There are a number of condominiums within Downtown Winston-Salem.
You can find a variety of older homes in Downtown Winston-Salem.
The homes in Downtown Winston-Salem are unique and charming.
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Never a dull moment in Downtown Winston-Salem
Downtown Winston-Salem draws crowds throughout the year for events large and small. "Downtown is one big community like other areas of Winston-Salem, but the difference is that our community takes on a lot of visitors," Thiel says. Annual happenings in and around Downtown include a Juneteenth celebration, a Pride festival, the RiverRun International Film Festival, and Gears & Guitars, a cycling celebration with live music. Smaller festivities, such as the annual spring egg hunt and the winter Holiday Parade, bring the community together, too. "Residents enjoy the variety of events," Thiel says. "There's always something within walking distance going on."
Artivity on the Green is a popular park for pets and their people.
Activities for the bookish, artsy, sporty and history buffs
Forsyth County Central Library is within a mile of most homes. Nicole Harterink, a public information officer with Forsyth County Public Libraries, says the branch is popular for its teen cooking programs, game clubs, story times and kids' dance classes. Not to mention the newly added makerspace, which has a 3D printer and a TV, as well as sewing and Cricut machines. The Downtown Arts District, on nearby Trade Street has "lots of cool, vibey art galleries,” Christie says, and that the district puts on monthly gallery hops and other artsy events. “In the summer, on the third Friday of each month, they have what’s called Art Crush, where all the galleries stay open late and local artists set up booths on Trade Street. There’s usually also live music. It’s a really great community event,” she says, adding that it’s one of her favorite events to attend with her son. Kaleideum offers more kid-friendly fun. The children’s museum has interactive exhibits designed to captivate youngsters and the adults with them, from ice block sculpting and pottery-making to race car building.
Christie observes several live music spots close by, including The Ramkat, an indoor venue, and Winston Square Park, an outdoor stage and greenspace. Baseball fans flock to Truist Stadium to catch Winston-Salem Dash Minor League baseball games; the ballpark is just southwest of Downtown. “And you can’t talk about Winston-Salem without talking about Old Salem, one of the preserved, original Moravian settlements,” Christie says. Old Salem Museums & Gardens, a historic site dedicated to sharing the stories of the Moravian, Black and Indigenous peoples of the early American South, is about a mile south. It’s a scenic walk away via the Strollway, a trail stretching from Fourth Street down to the Old Salem Visitors Center on Salem Avenue.
Highly rated Wiley Magnet School and a historic university
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools serve kids between preschool and 12th grade. Many go to Brunson Elementary, which earns a B-plus rating from Niche and offers a STEM magnet program. Older students can continue to Wiley Magnet Middle and Reynolds High. B-minus-graded Wiley has a STEAM magnet program. Similar to a typical STEM program, the STEAM program also involves art-focused curricula. Reynolds High, which gets a B-plus from Niche, is home to the Reynolds Arts for Academics Magnet School.
Winston-Salem State University’s main campus is just a couple of miles southeast. The historically Black university, founded in 1892, offers nearly 40 undergraduate degrees, 7 graduate degrees and doctorate programs in nursing and physical therapy.
Forsyth County Central Library is a great place to bring the entire family.
Brunson Elementary School neighbors Hanes Park in downtown Winston-Salem.
Reynolds High School is a public school in Winston-Salem.
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Buses are a popular form of transportation in Downtown Winston-Salem.
Walkable downtown and a few top employers
Downtown is walkable, with sidewalks and the Strollway webbed throughout the district. Most streets also have bike lanes. The Innovation Quarter, a hub for local employers, is less than a mile east of Downtown. “It’s a cool area. Winston-Salem’s history is in the tobacco industry, and they’ve converted a lot of the old tobacco plants in the Innovation Quarter into innovative office space,” Christie says. The center of operations for the Winston-Salem Transit Authority, the Clark Campbell Transportation Center, is on West Fifth Street, within a mile of most homes. Busses connect from the depot all over the city, but there are also stops spaced at regular intervals along most of the neighborhood’s grid-patterned streets. U.S. Route 421 runs along the southern edge of Downtown, connecting west toward Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, two major local employers. Wake Forest University, another big employer, is about 3 miles north, about an 8-minute drive via University Parkway. U.S. Route 52 runs north-south past the east side of Downtown Winston-Salem. Locals can take the main road south past Winston-Salem State University toward Interstates 40 and 285.
Crime
Downtown Winston-Salem has a CAP Index crime score of 9 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Per the CAP Index, the risk of larceny in Downtown is 10 out of 10, which is also higher than the national average of 4. Winston-Salem has city-wide initiatives to address crime, including Get Connected Winston-Salem, a public safety program that provides the police department with local camera feed access.
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Parks in this Area
Passageway Park
Bailey Park
Winston Square Park
Hanes Park
Corpening Plaza
Artivity on the Green
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
34 min drive
Bus
Winston Salem Bus Station
Bus
4th & Chestnut
Bus
Winston-Salem Transportation Center (A3)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Winston-Salem
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
10
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $542,000, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Lovely condo in YMCA building walkable to all of downtown Winston-Salem! Controlled access building with elevator. 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Beautiful stained concrete floors throughout. Solid surface kitchen counters with modern appliances that remain. In unit laundry. Ready for a primary residence and also has a solid rental history. Come and see today!
Charming 1923 bungalow in the Holly Avenue Historic District in Downtown Winston-Salem! This 1.5-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths. The primary bedroom is on the main level with an ensuite bath featuring a freestanding tub and separate shower. Upstairs includes an apartment-style setup with private entrance, kitchenette, combo 1/2 bath, and laundry with stackable
Rare find in Downtown Winston-Salem! 3 level townhome with 3 ensuite bedrooms, 3.5 baths and multiple open concept living spaces. Main level has large bedroom, full bath and den. Second level has living room with gas fireplace, large dining area, kitchen and half bath. Third level has two bedrooms, 2 full baths and laundry. Relax on the deck or in the fence patio. Assigned parking spaces
Link Apartments 4th Street is a new community in Downtown Winston-Salem, offering contemporary living with a vibrant twist. Our midrise community features stylish studio, 1 & 2-bedroom apartments designed with comfort and sustainability in mind. Enjoy your spacious layout with oversized windows, eloquent tile backsplashes, granite counters, and Energy-Star appliances. Soak in stunning skyline
Downtown unit on basement level with white appliances. Eat-in kitchen, off-street parking, common laundry, fenced yard and water included. One select Pet 55lbs or less allowed with $300 non-refundable fee. Come by our office today to check out a key!
Welcome to Chatham Place Apartments in Winston-Salem, NC! Enjoy stylish living with high ceilings, unique floor plans, and historic skylights. Nestled downtown, you're steps from fine dining, theater, and breweries, with easy access to Route 421 and 52 for seamless commutes. Live where convenience meets charm—make Chatham Place your home today!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,580
Median Age
36
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,726
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,364
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
63.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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