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Historic Black neighborhood east of Downtown Winston-Salem
Steps from Downtown Winston-Salem, on the east side of U.S. Route 52, is the historically Black community of East Winston. Named after its geographic location, this neighborhood traces back to the early 1900s. Today, it’s known for its 100-year-old homes and quick access to Winston-Salem State University, some of the city’s most beloved parks and a historic NASCAR track. Like many neighboring communities, East Winston has faced decades of economic struggle following urban renewal and highway construction in the 1960s. This is partly why renters vastly outnumber homeowners here. “It’s a very lively neighborhood,” says Renica Hamilton, a Realtor with Keller Williams One who’s been selling homes in the area for seven years. “There are some longtime residents. They know the neighborhood and they want to make it a nice place to live.” Hamilton, who describes the community as up-and-coming, adds that the handful of churches dotting the area are critical to the neighborhood fabric. “Those churches offer a lot of community events. They look out for the community members and help if anyone is in need.” East Winston receives a CAP Index crime score of 8 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Century-old Craftsman bungalows to midcentury ranch-style homes
Throughout East Winston is a variety of 20th-century housing. While many dwellings are from the first half of the 1900s, the community saw an additional growth spurt in the 1960s and 1970s. Because of this, small craftsman bungalows and cottages share dense city blocks with ranch-style homes, split-levels and American Foursquares. There are also a few Victorian homes still standing. Many properties are in the middle of renovation or reconstruction. “There are a lot of old, beautiful historic homes there that just need a little love,” says Samatha Mosley, a 6 ½-year Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Elite. “There’s a lot of potential in that area.” Lots are around 1/3 acre or less, framed by sidewalks and driveways of varying condition. Lawns are modestly landscaped with shaped shrubs and small flower beds. “For anyone looking to invest or are first-time homebuyers, that’s a good area to start out,” says Hamilton, who notes that some homes are used as short-term rentals and student housing. Properties can list as low as $75,000 and up to $250,000, but most homes typically cost between $100,000 and $150,000.
Green spaces where the neighborhood comes together
Rupert Bell Park and Neighborhood Center sits in the heart of the neighborhood and features a baseball diamond, playground and splash pad surrounded by trees. The large, covered pavilion is where many residents host birthday celebrations, family reunions and other occasions. The neighborhood center provides various classes and programs, including bingo, line dancing and baking. Brushy Fork Park is a popular spot for basketball and provides the southernmost part of the neighborhood with open green space. To the east, Skyland Park sits next to the Head Start Daycare Center and has an access point to the Brushy Fork Greenway, a shady trail that runs parallel to its namesake creek. Reynolds Park offers the closest golf course, which features 18 holes over hilly terrain. The glittering Salem Lake is roughly 3 miles away. In stark contrast to the urban environment of the city parks, Salem Lake is hugged by dense forest and draws visitors across the city for hiking, kayaking and fishing. “It’s my favorite place to go and run,” Mosley says. “It has a 7-mile loop. The trail is pretty wide with no rocks or roots, but there are hills and switchbacks.”
Rupert Bell Park is located in East Winston.
Rupert Bell Park has several outdoor activities including baseball and softball.
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Forsyth Seafood Market and Café is a community staple
While there are many restaurants and retail options to explore downtown, East Winston has plenty inside its own borders. Other Suns Coffee Shop is a locally loved café that serves freshly brewed coffee and warm vegan bites. Another popular spot in the neighborhood is Forsyth Seafood Market and Cafe. The restaurant is stocked four times a week with freshly caught seafood, including crab, salmon and oysters. Their menu is also a seafood lover’s delight, with crab cakes, clam strips and more served alongside crispy hush puppies. Groceries and prescriptions can be picked up at Food Lion and CVS in Eastway Plaza. Compare Foods and Family Dollar are nearby on Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
Forsyth Seafood can cater your event with the best seafood in Winston-Salem.
Forsyth Seafood was voted best in the triad for their seafood in 2020.
Compare Foods is a local grocery store known for its fresh produce in East Winston.
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Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy focuses on college prep
Several Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools pipelines cover the neighborhood. Many homes are zoned for Petree Elementary, a literacy and STEM-focused school that receives a C rating from Niche. Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy is located on the neighborhood’s east side and earns a C-plus. The magnet school serves sixth through 12th-grade students with college prep in mind. The neighborhood is also home to the C-plus-rated John F. Kennedy High, known for its career academies, such as Architecture & Construction and Hospitality & Tourism. Nearby private options include the B-plus-rated Winston-Salem Street School and Salem Baptist Christian School, which gets a B.
Dating to 1892, the historically black Winston-Salem State University sits just south of the neighborhood. “They have a fantastic physical therapy program,” Mosley says. With a conference center and Bowman Gray Stadium, there’s always something happening on campus that the public can enjoy. “There are lots of good opportunities for family-friendly events like the football games,” Hamilton says. In addition to football, the stadium is NASCAR’s oldest track. Stock car drivers zoom around the short track every Saturday night, spring through summer.
Cook Literacy Model School is located in the Kimberley Gateway Commons neighborhood.
Carver High School is the home of the Yellowjackets.
Pop into excellence at Carver High School.
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Quick access to U.S. Routes 52 and 421
Roughly 1 ½ miles east of Downtown Winston-Salem, East Winston is a very walkable community with most amenities only a few blocks away, and many of the neighborhood streets are bike-friendly. Public transportation is popular here, with Winston-Salem Transit Authority bus stops dotting the neighborhood. Most are concentrated along Highland Avenue. Residents have quick highway access with U.S. Routes 52 and 421 as the neighborhood’s western and southern boundaries. U.S. Route 311 connects to Interstate 74 to the east. Piedmont Triad International Airport is about 22 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Salem Lake Park
Boating
Fishing
Lake
Bailey Park
Brushy Fork Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Rupert Bell Community Center
Skyland Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Fourteenth Street Park
Tennis
Playground
Parking Lot
Reynolds Park
Bike Trails
Golf
Grills
Clark-Mickens Park
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
32 min drive
Bus
5th & Mlk Jr Dr.
Bus
4th & Mlk
East Winston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Winston, Winston-Salem sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Winston, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $399,406, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,988
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,155
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,812
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.9%
College Graduates
9.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.3%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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