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Brookwood

Brookwood

Suburban Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Forsyth County 27101, 27105
$121,487 Average Value
$202 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale
Brookwood is a small residential and commercial neighborhood that borders Route 311 to the east and the Smith Reynolds Airport to the north. “It’s known for being the home to the Delta Arts Center,” says a local Community Leader. “The area also gives people easy access to the Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. The townspeople are mostly blue-collar.” The average cost of housing in Brookwood is significantly below the Winston-Salem market average, making the neighborhood relatively affordable. The community is located 2 miles from downtown Winston-Salem, which was ranked as the 46th best place to live from the U.S. News & World Report in 2021.

Red brick bungalows

With an average price of $185,000, the housing market in Brookwood is significantly more affordable than the area average. Mature foliage stretches into the skyline of the neighborhood, providing shade cover for the extensive sidewalks of the town. Single story cabin-style bungalows are common, with many houses featuring colonial ornaments and front porches. Most homes are sold in a price range of 90,000 to $250,000, with many properties closing for less than six figures. A recently sold single-story brick house closed for $153,000 and is representative of the area average.

Magnet schools

Brookwood is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school district, which provides residents access to several top-rated magnet schools. The John W. Paisely Magnet School is a combined middle school and high school that features an innovative robotics curriculum taught by NASA-trained professionals. Paisely picks up a B rating on Niche. Ashley Elementary is conveniently located right next door to Brookwood and scores a C on Niche. The school teaches 331 students in Pre-K through 5th grade and boasts a 12 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy teaches grades six through 12 and earns a C rating on Niche. Carter High School is a small public school located just outside of the neighborhood’s boundaries and teaches about 130 students. J.F. Kennedy High School is a large public upper school located just across from route 52 and scores a C-plus on Niche.

Soulful southern cuisine

Food lion is in the southeast corner of the neighborhood and is the preferred grocery store for most residents. The Delta Arts Center is located within the town and features public arts exhibits. Winston-Salem is the birthplace of crispy cream donuts and features a trendy downtown restaurant scene. The cuisine of the region specializes in soul food and Carolina-style barbeque.

Winston Lake Park

Parks are limited in the neighborhood itself, with only Fourteenth Street Park being located within the borders of Brookwood. Nearby Winston Lake Park is a major attraction in the area. The lake is small and stocked with fish; many parents enjoy teaching their children there to learn the basics of fishing. Nearby Winston Waterworks Water Park is a public swimming pool that uniquely features a lazy river and water playground. The two parks are located 1 mile east of Brookwood.

Employment in Winston-Salem

Brookwood is conveniently located near three major hubs of transportation. U.S. Route 52 on the west provides transportation to Charlotte, North Carolina, via an 80-mile drive to the south. Route 311 is just south of the neighborhood, and the Smith Reynolds Airport is just north. Winston-Salem is home to Wake Forest University, which enrolls almost 9,000 students. The public school system is a major employer, as is Wells Fargo and Hanesbrands clothing. The largest employer is the healthcare system, with Atrium and Novant Health systems collectively employing almost 30,000 residents.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Alejandro Grundseth

    Alejandro Grundseth

    Alemay Realty Inc.

    (336) 920-7496

    320 Total Sales

    3 in Brookwood

    $48K - $207K Price Range

    Alejandro Grundseth
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  • Clement Little

    Clement Little

    Allen Tate Winston Salem

    (833) 368-8083

    230 Total Sales

    5 in Brookwood

    $10K - $188K Price Range

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  • Kyle Tyner

    Kyle Tyner

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty

    (336) 203-4373

    126 Total Sales

    1 in Brookwood

    $105,000 Price

    Kyle Tyner
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  • Carla Hoots

    Carla Hoots

    Fader Real Estate at ERA Live Moore

    (743) 219-6732

    146 Total Sales

    1 in Brookwood

    $90,000 Price

    Carla Hoots
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  • Jeffrey Kelleher

    Jeffrey Kelleher

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams One

    (336) 916-7187

    93 Total Sales

    2 in Brookwood

    $58K - $60K Price Range

    Jeffrey Kelleher
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  • Blake Ginther

    Blake Ginther

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty Elite

    (336) 815-5547

    627 Total Sales

    2 in Brookwood

    $110K - $205K Price Range

    Blake Ginther
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

38 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Brookwood US
Homicide 10 4
Sexual Assault 9 4
Assault with Weapon 10 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Brookwood Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Brookwood, Winston-Salem sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Brookwood, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $308,990, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$348,695
Median Sale Price
$308,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$323,695
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$279,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$202

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
884
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,112
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
974
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,566
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$20,641
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,121

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.6%
College Graduates
12.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
% Population in Labor Force
49.7%
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®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

23 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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Alejandro Grundseth
Alemay Realty Inc.
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Alejandro Grundseth
Alejandro Grundseth
Alemay Realty Inc.
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