$450,000

523 W First St Winston-Salem, NC 27101

$5,344
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 2 partial
2,200 sqft
0.08 acres
$205 / sqft
House

Property details

About 523 W First St

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 washer/dryer. The main kitchen boasts granite countertops, gas range oven with Stainless Steel hood, subway tile backsplash, and tile flooring. Enjoy the cozy gas log fireplace, French doors to the dining room, spacious front porch, and private fenced yard. Property has a gravel driveway, on-street parking, and is close to public transportation. Walkable to downtown events—full of charm and character!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,200 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.08 Acres
Year built1923
ParkingDriveway, On Street
MLS #1177167
FireplaceGas Log, Living Room

Summary

  • MLS Number: 1177167
  • MLS Name: Triad MLS
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Elite
  • Office Phone: (336) 283-8691
  • Listing Agent: Greta Frye Wiley

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523 W First St

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Nearby schools

4

Easton Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

734 Clemmonsville Cir

2

Forest Park Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.1 mi

2019 Milford St

4

Konnoak Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.6 mi

3200 Renon Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $21,707. The most common annual income of people living in Winston-Salem, NC is less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

72%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
26%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

25%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • UFCUFC
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • PopeyesPopeyes

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 523 W First St

This home is located at 523 W First St in Winston-Salem, NC and zip code 27107 in the Easton neighborhood. This 2,200 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $450,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in Winston-Salem, NC there were more than 39 sold above asking price, over 132 sold below and more than 49 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Winston-Salem, NC increased by 21.7% between February and March 2025. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 43 days, the median list price was $269,665.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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