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Easton

Easton

$142,689 Average Value
$277 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Convenient location and competitive prices since 1949

Winston-Salem veterans returned home from World War II to find a housing shortage throughout the city. Enter Easton, established in 1949 as an answer to the crisis. Back then, the neighborhood offered modest homes with manageable mortgages to those who had served their country. Today, many of Easton’s original 20th-century homes are still standing. They’re also still priced competitively; the median sale price tends to be more than $100,000 below the median for the city. Realtor Tannon Hardy of Mundy Realty says it’s the location, in addition to the price point, that appeals to homebuyers these days. “It’s a nice, cute little neighborhood, with two- to four-bedroom homes, close to public transportation and highways and convenient to a lot of area churches.” Faith and Family Baptist Church, New Direction Movement Cathedral and Tabernaculo De Restauracion are just three of nearly 10 houses of worship nearby. “If you’re looking for a lot of nightlife, a lot of things to do, that’ll be in a different neighborhood,” says Realtor Jose Lagunas of Realty of America.

Mid- to late-20th-century homes

As a post-WWII development, Easton’s housing stock is dominated by modest midcentury Cape Cod or Minimal Traditional cottages and ranch-style homes, but a few split-levels and even A-frames pop up here and there. A 48-unit public housing development, Stoney Glen Apartments, lies near the south end of the neighborhood, off Waltrude Lane. Lagunas says the on-market inventory here is low. “I haven’t seen that many homes for sale in this area lately. But it’s the same story in other counties around here, too. The market is slowing down in so many areas across the country.” He adds that many of the clients he works with who express interest in this neighborhood are “looking for a price deal.” Sale prices here start at around $100,000 and can climb as high as $280,000. But most hover between $150,000 and $200,000. And Easton homes, on average, are on the market for just 20 days before going under contract. That’s 13 days faster than the national average.
Rows of brick ranch-style houses feature small front yards in Easton, NC.
Rows of brick ranch-style houses feature small front yards in Easton, NC.
White bungalow houses are among the options for those moving to the Easton neighborhood.
White bungalow houses are among the options for those moving to the Easton neighborhood.
Ranch-style houses in the Easton area are ideal for first-time homebuyers.
Ranch-style houses in the Easton area are ideal for first-time homebuyers.
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools; high school IB program

Easton Elementary is conveniently located within a mile of most homes, off Clemmonsville Circle on the north side of the neighborhood. Konnoak Middle, formerly known as Philo-Hill Magnet Academy, is about 2 miles west. Both schools earn C grades from Niche. Parkland High School earns a B-minus. The high school is an authorized IB World School, and not far from the middle school. It’s near Peters Creek Parkway just a couple miles west of Easton.
Easton Elementary School serves kids in pre-K through fifth grade living in and near Easton.
Easton Elementary School serves kids in pre-K through fifth grade living in and near Easton.
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy is a public middle school in Winston-Salem.
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy is a public middle school in Winston-Salem.
Parkland Magnet High School is a quick commute for many Winston-Salem teens.
Parkland Magnet High School is a quick commute for many Winston-Salem teens.
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A 27-acre park in Easton’s heart

Homes on Glencairn Road and William Drive overlook Easton Park from the neighborhood’s center. A 1/5-mile dirt trail encircles the park’s classic playground, half-size basketball court and multipurpose field. On one end, there’s a covered picnic area and public restrooms. The 27-acre park itself is sunny but bordered on three sides by thick bands of oak and pine trees.
Playgrounds, a picnic area and a basketball court make up Easton Park.
Playgrounds, a picnic area and a basketball court make up Easton Park.
Grab a basketball and shoot some hoops at Easton Park.
Grab a basketball and shoot some hoops at Easton Park.
Boulders line the field in Easton Park.
Boulders line the field in Easton Park.
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Food Lion is a popular destination for grocery shoppers in Easton.
Food Lion is a popular destination for grocery shoppers in Easton.

Shopping, dining and a historic Shell station across the freeway

For groceries and other everyday essentials, residents can head north across Interstate 40 to the Food Lion or Dollar General about 2 miles away. Both stores are in the bustling corridor between Waughtown Street and East Sprague Street. Off Sprague, around the corner from Dollar General, stands the last of Winston-Salem’s eight original 1930s Shell Service Stations. Today, the bright yellow, shell-shaped gas station is a historic landmark and serves as a museum for Preservation North Carolina. There are a few casual dining options nearby, including Kermit’s Hot Dog House, El Rancho Taqueria and La Perlita Restaurant y Carniceria. Locals can grab cold sandwiches, drinks and snacks at Easton Grocery. The convenience store is even closer to home, off Clemmonsville Road just north of I-40.
The nearest shopping district to Easton is a short drive away.
The nearest shopping district to Easton is a short drive away.

Near four main thoroughfares

Getting around town by bus is made easy by Winston-Salem Transit Authority stops scattered at regular intervals on Old Lexington Road and Thomasville Road. The two main thoroughfares run north-south through Easton. Interstates 40 and 285 are close at hand, too. I-285 runs past the west side of the neighborhood, perpendicular to I-40, which runs past the north side. “It’s a pretty quiet neighborhood, not very loud considering how close it is to the interstates,” says Lagunas. The 4-mile drive north into downtown can take about 11 minutes, depending on traffic, via Thomasville Road and I-285.

Crime

Easton’s CAP Index crime score is 5 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4 out of 10. The CAP Index homicide score is 7 out of 10, also higher than the national average of 4 out of 10.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

32 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Easton US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Easton Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$438,000
Median Sale Price
$479,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$454,347
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$277

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
910
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,146
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,920
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,084
Median Age
31
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$21,276
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,213

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
71.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.9%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%

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®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

2 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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