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Windsor Estates

Windsor Estates

Suburban Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Forsyth County 27106

$287,998 Average Value
$157 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

North Carolina's first Moravian settlement

In the dense woods northwest of Downtown Winston-Salem is Windsor Estates, an established neighborhood tied to the city’s beginnings. This community includes the historic site of North Carolina's first Moravian settlement, which dates to 1753. The esteemed Wake Forest University sits to the southeast, accounting for the mix of families, professors and students who live here. A large collection of apartments and student housing is why renters vastly outnumber homeowners. However, the winding and wooded streets of Windsor Estates are a quiet and welcome retreat from the bustle of the neighboring university.

The walking trails at Bethabara Park are a great place to exercise in Winston-Salem, NC.
The walking trails at Bethabara Park are a great place to exercise in Winston-Salem, NC.

Historic Bethabara Park and the Bethabara Greenway

Inside Windsor Estates is the Historic Bethabara Park. Covering 183 acres, it features a reconstructed version of the first Moravian refugee settlement in North Carolina, dating to 1753. The park’s grounds are free of charge year-round. “People like to bring their kids here to run around in the open space. Closer up to the historic site, we have free hands-on demos about blacksmithing, woodworking, pottery and candle making,” says Diana Overbey, the Historic Parks Supervisor for Winston-Salem. She says residents are known to walk through the lush forest scenery for exercise and to spot wildlife. “We have birders who come out here all the time to see owls, herons and hawks. It’s a good spot for migratory birds because of the wetlands.” She adds that sometimes foxes, deer, beavers and river otters can also make appearances. Visitors often explore the park by walking, running and biking along Bethabara Greenway, which has access points throughout the neighborhood. Near the neighborhood, Hine Soccer Park hosts soccer practice, while Piney Grove Park is where local cricket players meet up. Polo Park, next to Speas Global Elementary, is popular with families for its playground, tennis courts, community center and outdoor pool. Wake Forest University offers peaceful strolls through the highly-designed Reynolda Gardens, which leads to the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, showcasing works from the mid-18th century to today. Several golf clubs are in the area, such as Forsyth Country Club and Old Town Club.

The annual Apple Festival

As the trees around Windsor Estates begin to shift from green to the Autumn hues of orange, yellow and red, the neighborhood comes alive for the Apple Festival. Held in Historic Bethabara Park, the free one-day event celebrates the fruit's significance to the Moravian people who settled in Bethabara in the mid-1700s. When they arrived, the Moravians planted apple trees, covering the park’s rolling hills with orchards. Apples became a big part of the economy. The Apple Festival, held the first weekend of Fall, takes visitors back to this time in the park’s reconstructed Moravian village with vendors who sell homemade goods, Colonial-era games, live music and plenty of apples and apple-flavored dishes. Overbey says that in 2024, roughly 20,000 people attended the festival, the park’s biggest event of the year.

Pine Ridge Plaza, Dewey’s Bakery and Campus Gas

Pine Ridge Plaza is the neighborhood shopping center anchored by Harris Teeter. Chain restaurants, such as Panera Bread, Subway and Cookout, are mixed in with local establishments, like Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill and Mama Zoe’s, a beloved brunch spot serving Southern cuisine. The Reynolda Manor shopping center sits across the street, hosting Lowes Foods, Dollar Tree and Dewey's Bakery, a staple drawing in customers for its Moravian cookies since 1930. Campus Gas, a gas station turned bar and restaurant, sits close to Wake Forest University. Decorated with Deacons decor, the bar is busy on game days, pairing handheld bites with craft beer. Retailers, from Target and Walmart Neighborhood Market to the Home Depot and Burlington, fill shopping centers along University Parkway. Downtown Winston-Salem is a little over 5 miles away for boutique shopping and nightlife, while Hanes Mall, featuring dozens of name-brand stores, is roughly a 6 ½-mile drive south.

Mama Zoe's is a great choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Windsor Estates, Winston-Salem.
Mama Zoe's is a great choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Windsor Estates, Winston-Salem.
Grab a burger and fries at Campus Gas in Windsor Estates, Winston-Salem, NC.
Grab a burger and fries at Campus Gas in Windsor Estates, Winston-Salem, NC.
The desserts at Mama Zoe's in Windsor Estates are amazingly good.
The desserts at Mama Zoe's in Windsor Estates are amazingly good.
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Red brick ranch-style homes by Wake Forest University

Most of Windsor Estates’ housing stock consists of red brick ranch-style homes built in the 1960s and 1970s. Still, split-levels, Cape Cods, cottages, Colonial Revivals and New Traditional builds are also available. Homes often rest on wooded, hilly lots ranging from 1/2 an acre to over 1 acre. These large, manicured lawns line wide paved roads with no sidewalks. Prices are typically under the national average of $554,000, ranging from $120,000 to $530,000, with most homes costing around $325,000. Most homebuyers live in the northern portion of the neighborhood. Jenny Boneno, branch manager at Reynolda Manor Branch Library, says that because Windsor Estates is about 1 mile away from Wake Forest University, there are a lot of apartment complexes in the heart of the neighborhood. “Any available housing near campus usually gets turned into student housing, too,” she says. While most of the neighborhood is at a low risk of flooding, homes along Mill and Monarcas creeks have an increased risk.

There are a variety of unique home designs in the Windsor Estates neighborhood.
There are a variety of unique home designs in the Windsor Estates neighborhood.
There are a good amount of ranch homes within the Windsor Estates neighborhood.
There are a good amount of ranch homes within the Windsor Estates neighborhood.
There are a lot of big yards within the Windsor Estates neighborhood.
There are a lot of big yards within the Windsor Estates neighborhood.
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North Forsythe High is the last stop before Northlake students venture off to college.
North Forsythe High is the last stop before Northlake students venture off to college.

Students learn Spanish at Speas Global Elementary

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools offers school choice, and the neighborhood is zoned for several magnet schools. Speas Global Elementary earns a B-minus rating from Niche and offers a Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program. Paisley Magnet, the middle school, receives a B-minus rating. All of its students take part in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. Mount Tabor High gets a B-plus. Its varsity football team has seen recent success, winning its first-ever state championship in 2021. A few private and charter schools are nearby, including the unrated Cedar Forest Christian School and Forsyth Academy, a C-plus-rated public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grades. The private Wake Forest University is less than a mile away. Serving a little over 9,000 students, the university is known for its business, medicine and law programs. It employs nearly 7,500 faculty and staff. Winston-Salem residents donning black and old gold often pour into Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium to watch the Demon Deacons play football.

There are many bus stops in Windsor Estates that make it easy to get around in Winston-Salem, NC
There are many bus stops in Windsor Estates that make it easy to get around in Winston-Salem, NC

Getting around with Winston-Salem Transit Authority

Bethabara Greenway provides a pedestrian- and bike-friendly route through the neighborhood. Winston-Salem Transit Authority bus stops dot Bethabara, Reynolda and Woods roads, offering rides to destinations around the city. However, many residents commute by car; Silas Creek Parkway, or State Route 67, is west of Windsor Estates and is one of the main thoroughfares through Winston-Salem used to reach Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 421. Piedmont Triad International Airport is a 30-mile drive east for trips out of state.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

43 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Windsor Estates US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

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Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$272,500
Median Single Family Price
$298,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$157
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Months of Supply
4.80
Median List Price
$309,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
424
Median Year Built
1967
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,893
On par with the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,877
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,182
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,215

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    2106 Bethabara Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27106

    $610,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,126 Sq Ft
    • 2106 Bethabara Rd

    A magical hideaway minutes from everything Winston- Salem awaits you.This totally private estate on a hill above Minorcas creek, adjacent to the village of Bethabara and a short hop to WFU is ready for new stewards. The lovingly maintained log home, its gardens, beautiful setting where history, wildlife, flora and fauna abound has many upgrades to bringing it into the 21st Century as follows. A

    Stephen Lawing Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate

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    1160 Edgebrook Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27106

    $325,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,077 Sq Ft
    • 1160 Edgebrook Dr
    • New 1 hour ago

    Welcome to 1160 Edgebrook Drive — a charming brick home nestled on nearly half an acre in Winston-Salem! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath property offers timeless character with thoughtful updates and ample living space. Enjoy cozy evenings by one of two fireplaces, relax in the spacious living and den areas, and appreciate the original hardwood floors throughout the main level. The walk-in attic

    Kristie Wright Keller Williams Ballantyne Area Market Center

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,005
Median Age
31
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$44,941
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,573

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
44.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.9%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
6''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

27 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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