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North East Winston

North East Winston

Suburban Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Forsyth County 27105
$115,438 Average Value
$236 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Winston-Salem is investing in North East Winston

Southern Baptist churches and soulful murals line the streets of North East Winston. Less than 3 miles from downtown Winston-Salem, this highly diverse community is in a period of transition as the city works to demolish a large public housing complex and build new apartments. “It’s up and coming,” says Renica Hamilton, a Realtor with Keller Williams One who’s been selling homes in the city for over 7 years. She adds that the neighborhood has an active market for investment properties. “It has quaint, well-established homes. Some are being flipped for Airbnb and student housing,” says Hamilton, referring to Winston-Salem State University, a historically Black university, about 2 miles away. Along with its historic homes, the neighborhood features several city parks and is close to the highway.

Early 20th-century homes for less than the metro area average

Mature trees stand tall over North East Winston’s single-family homes, primarily built in the first half of the 20th century. These cottages, Craftsman bungalows and ranch-style homes rest on wide streets lined with sidewalks. Small front yards are modestly landscaped and often framed by retaining walls or short fences. Most properties offer on-street parking only. However, some feature driveways and garages. Average home values here are well below the Winston-Salem metro area average of nearly $300,000. Prices range from $40,000 to $235,000. Potential buyers should note that some homes sit close to U.S. Route 52. A thin line of trees provides some buffer for highway noise.

The Choice Neighborhood Initiative aims to help renters and homeowners

A new master-planned community is being built in North East Winston to replace the city’s aging public housing complex, Cleveland Avenue Homes. According to the Choice Neighborhood Initiative plan, about 400 new apartments will be built, along with playgrounds, tot lots and open green space. Construction is happening in phases, with the project expected to be complete in 2027. Along with the new development, there’s also a home improvement program to help residents on the far east side make needed repairs to the exteriors of their homes. The Choice Neighborhood Initiative is partially funded through a $30 million grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Public and private education options in North East Winston

Winston-Salem-Forsyth County Schools serves North East Winston and earns an A-minus overall rating from Niche, which ranks it the top school district in the Piedmont Triad in 2025. The district offers neighborhood schools as well as magnet programs and specialty schools. North East Winston’s assigned schools start with Ashley Academy for Cultural and Global Studies. The elementary school receives a C rating. Students can move on to the C-plus-rated Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, a Grade 6 through Grade 12 magnet program focused on college prep. Carver High School, getting a C rating, is an alternative. Ephesus Junior Academy is a private Seventh-day Adventist school in the neighborhood, offering kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is not yet rated by Niche.

Several institutions of higher education are nearby, including the public Winston-Salem State University, which ties Claflin University for No. 12 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States list, and Wake Forest University, which is a renowned private research university known for its academics and athletics.

Neighborhood parks, a community center and Winston Lake offer outdoor recreation

Four parks are sprinkled across North East Winston. Fairview Park offers a playground, basketball court and a walking path that loops around a multi-purpose field. A larger playscape, shaded by trees, is available at Reverend E.L. Clark & Reverend J.S. Mickens Park. Walking is the main activity at Harambee Park, where benches dot a short, gravel trail. Bowen Boulevard-Hansel B. Thomas Park features a greenway. Minnie Lee Davis Harris Recreation Center is nearby, hosting community programs and fitness classes. More recreational spaces are available about 2 miles east of the neighborhood, from Winston Waterworks Water Park and the Twin City Ballfields Complex to Winston Lake and the public Winston Lake Golf Course, which features 18 holes over hilly terrain.

Grocery stores and a few restaurants are nearby in East Winston

A few gas stations, convenience stores and international markets dot North East Winston, but for full grocery trips, two shopping centers are nearby along New Walkertown Road. Food Lion anchors Eastway Plaza, home to the New Yorker Pizza Wings & Pasta, which serves classic pies and stuffed pizzas, and Mr. Lu Chinese Restaurant, a longtime family-owned spot for takeout. The East Winston Shopping Center features Compare Foods and Family Dollar. Other Suns Coffee Shop is nearby, pairing coffee and tea with vegan comfort foods and pastries. Downtown Winston-Salem offers trendy restaurants, music venues and museums. Hanes Mall, a citywide destination for name-brand and department store shopping, is about 8 miles away.

This community has access to highways, city buses and bike routes

North East Winston has direct access to state Route 8, a north-south highway through the city that connects commuters to other major highways like U.S. Route 421. While the neighborhood is south of Smith Reynolds Airport, which is used for general aviation, commercial flights are about 25 miles away at Piedmont Triad International Airport outside Greensboro. Sidewalks provide some walkability, but the neighborhood is mainly residential. Two Winston-Salem Transit Authority bus routes are available. Most stops dot North Cleveland Avenue and East 25th Street, two of the neighborhood’s bike-friendly routes. The Bowen Branch Greenway links to other greenways, offering cyclists and pedestrians about 2 miles of trail through the city’s east side.

Important to know

North East Winston has a CAP Index Crime Score of 8 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4 out of 10. The neighborhood has a higher-than-average risk for violent and property crime.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Sheila St Germain

    Sheila St Germain

    EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne

    (980) 734-5654

    360 Total Sales

    1 in North East Winston

    $226,000 Price

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  • Clement Little

    Clement Little

    Allen Tate Winston Salem

    (833) 368-8083

    230 Total Sales

    2 in North East Winston

    $50K - $70K Price Range

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  • Jennifer Sapp

    Jennifer Sapp

    Allen Tate Winston Salem

    (336) 815-5954

    126 Total Sales

    1 in North East Winston

    $17,500 Price

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  • Nancy Braun

    Nancy Braun

    Showcase Realty LLC

    (980) 447-5499

    574 Total Sales

    1 in North East Winston

    $226,000 Price

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    Gabriela Marin

    Responds Quickly

    Smart Move Group

    66 Total Sales

    1 in North East Winston

    $53,000 Price

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  • Ashley Lay

    Ashley Lay

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty Elite

    (336) 842-2846

    790 Total Sales

    2 in North East Winston

    $76K - $90K Price Range

    Ashley Lay
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

35 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North East Winston US
Homicide 10 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 10 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

North East Winston Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in North East Winston, Winston-Salem sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North East Winston, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $685,000, up 132% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$810,000
Median Sale Price
$685,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$685,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
132%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$236

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
481
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,174
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,206
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
2,915
Median Age
31
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.4%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$16,928
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$30,821

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78.2%
College Graduates
6.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.4%
% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
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®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

34 / 100
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