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Friendly suburban atmosphere, convenient location
Old Sherwood Forest is tucked in a woodsy part of west Winston-Salem. Thick groves of trees shield the homes from street noises emanating from Robinhood Road and Silas Creek Parkway. But the two main thoroughfares are still close enough to make commuting from here to Wake Forest University, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center or downtown quick. All three destinations are within 10 miles of the neighborhood. “You can’t miss the opportunity to live in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in the city,” says Winston-Salem local Carla Hoots, a Realtor with ERA Live Moore. She says the location, convenient not only to major employers, but also public parks, highly rated schools, and shopping, is the neighborhood’s primary appeal. “Properties are perfect for growing families or empty nesters who want space for their children and families to visit.” Ginger Baldwin, a Re/Max Realty Consultants Realtor with more than 45 years of industry experience, adds that its atmosphere is also a large draw. "I call it a baby stroller and dog walker community," she says, adding that she grew up in Old Sherwood, bought her first and second homes here, and now lives in nearby New Sherwood Forest. "It's a very neighborly community where everything you need is within a mile or so."
An aerial view of Old Sherwood Forest, outside of Winston-Salem.
Old Sherwood Forest residents enjoy the quiet and safe community of the area
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Mid-20th century homes
Most homes in Old Sherwood Forest were built in the 1960s and ‘70s, but some are as old as the ‘50s or as new as the 2010s. Lot sizes here are generous – usually somewhere between a quarter of an acre and a full acre. Prices for split-level and ranch-style homes tend to start close to $210,000 and can go up to around $650,000 while larger Colonial Revivals typically sell for between $525,000 and $833,000. The neighborhood’s 2010s-era Traditional homes can go for as much as $852,000, but there are few of them available.
A large brick home with a single-car garage in Old Sherwood Forest.
Beautiful colonial revival homes are found in many of the highly desired communities of Old Sherwood Forest.
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Surrounded by outdoor recreation
Old Sherwood Forest is surrounded on nearly all sides by outdoor recreation. Leinbach Park, near the north end of the neighborhood, has a nautical-themed playground – the swings and monkey bars overlook a climbing structure made to look like a ship. There’s also a seasonal water feature, tennis/volleyball courts and a half-mile walking trail. On the community’s southeast end, the Sherwood Parcourse is a paved exercise trail that follows Silas Creek east to Shaffner Park. Shaffner has a playground and tennis court, too, as well as a sunny soccer field. The private Forsyth Country Club, nearby, offers an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course and a heated outdoor pool. In the summer, the club hosts the Crazy Ducks swim team, which is open to non-members. Glenridge Pool, northwest of Old Sherwood Forest, also hosts a summer league swim team: the Gators.
This playground in Old Sherwood Forest is designed like a ship in Winston-Salem, NC.
A neighborhood pool in Old Sherwood Forest in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Highly rated Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools
Many neighborhood students go to Sherwood Forest Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School between preschool and 12th grade. The elementary school, which earns an A grade from Niche, engages kids with curricula that emphasize visual arts and science. Student work is often on display in exhibitions at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art. Known locally as SECCA, the multimedia art gallery is a few miles east of the neighborhood. The elementary school itself, though, is within a quarter mile of most homes. Baldwin says when she lived here in fifth grade, she was able to walk to school. Jefferson Middle students work with faculty, staff and parents to reduce food insecurity in the wider Winston-Salem community with the TJMS Community Food Pantry. Mount Tabor high schoolers can participate in extracurriculars ranging from Academic Team to Zoology Club. The middle school gets an A-minus from Niche while the high school gets a B-plus.
Sherwood Forest Elementary is a public school in Winston-Salem.
Mount Tabor High School is a public school in Winston-Salem with many programs for students.
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Quick access to Silas Creek Parkway
The Silas Creek Parkway runs north-south along the community’s east side. It connects north toward Wake Forest University and south toward Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, both major local employers. U.S. Route 421 and Interstate 40 intersect a few miles southeast of Old Sherwood Forest. The drive into downtown, about 7 miles east, can take as little as 12 minutes via Route 421, depending on the time of day. Driving to the Piedmont Triad International Airport, in Greensboro nearly 30 miles away, takes around 30 minutes from here.
Close to retailers and restaurants on Robinhood Road
There’s a string of shopping centers on Robinhood Road just north of Old Sherwood Forest. Locals can head there to pick up groceries at The Fresh Market, Harris Teeter or Lowes Foods. Dollar Tree and T.J. Maxx are nearby, too, along with a few national chain eateries such as Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks. Momo Ashi Café serves bubble tea and quick bites; their “pawninis,” sandwiches hot-pressed into paw shapes, are popular menu items. Nearby River Birch Lodge offers casual American fare in a rustic mountain cabin-themed setting. Clothing retailers such as J. Crew Factory and Talbots are close to Old Sherwood Forest, too, in the shopping centers off U.S. Route 421 a few miles southeast. And the Hanes Mall Boulevard/Interstate 40 business corridors, a little farther southeast, feature big box retailers galore, from Costco and Sam’s Club to Target and Hobby Lobby.
The Fresh Market is always busy with a great selection of fresh goods in Sherwood Forest.
Old Sherwood Forest locals enjoy the popular bubble tea at Momo Ashi Cafe.
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Crime
Old Sherwood Forest’s CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10. That’s lower than the national average of 4 out of 10.
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Parks in this Area
South Fork Park & Community Center
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Hathaway Park
Whitaker Park
Leinbach Park
Grills
Tennis
Volleyball
Shaffner Park
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
42 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old Sherwood Forest
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Sherwood Forest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Sherwood Forest, Winston-Salem sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Sherwood Forest, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $520,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Few homes have all this home has to offer. Location- within walking distance to 3 groceries, multiple banks, many restaurants and churches, YMCA and all the other small businesses that support a community. Very easy and quick access to the hospitals and interstate. The home sits on a beautiful shade covered street and the entire house is 1 level. A multitude of windows let the light shine into
City-close & Country Quiet! Exclusive Premier offering, designed by architect Randy Barfield on 1.89 secluded acres in the heart of Winston-Salem! Access to 17+acres with nature trails along Silas Creek. Quality & craftsmanship shine through the amenities with hardwood floors, grand hearths & mantles, & gorgeous millwork. Oversized doors, coffered ceilings & 10-foot ceilings give the main level a
Newly refinished hardwood floors begin in spacious living room with large bay window, flow through formal dining room, kitchen & sunroom. Light & bright kitchen features stainless, granite, and double sink. Primary BR includes sitting area & barn door to en suite bathroom with large glass shower. One of the secondary bedrooms features a private bath. Finished basement provides ample space to
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,686
Median Age
46
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$140,668
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,647
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
76%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%
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®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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