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Sunnyside

Sunnyside

Suburban Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Forsyth County 27107, 27127

$182,082 Average Value
$169 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Split between residential streets and a college campus

Deep into the city of Winston-Salem's southside is the community of Sunnyside. The neighborhood has a rush of youthful energy with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in the northern quarter. While the neighborhood is busy with industrial and institutional buildings in the north, gridded streets of apartments and single-family homes make up the south. Tall trees and access to green spaces make this urban neighborhood feel enveloped in nature while staying close to the action and culture of downtown.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts entrance in Sunnyside.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts entrance in Sunnyside.
Gridded streets define the layout of homes in Sunnyside.
Gridded streets define the layout of homes in Sunnyside.
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Less expensive houses than the rest of Winston-Salem

Sunnyside carries an abundance of housing from across every decade of the 1900s. "Sunnyside is an older neighborhood, where the homes are fairly small compared to surrounding neighborhoods — typically, about 1,000 square feet," says Sandra Aroche of Aroche Realty. "However, with many houses being flipped, the neighborhood is up-and-coming." The most common house styling is the early 20th-century bungalow, with wide front porches and low-pitch gabled roofs. A few Colonial-style, multi-level homes also dot the area and are over a century old. The neighborhood's terrain flows with large trees and wavy hills, leaving some houses shaded and slightly elevated. Many homes have small staircases from their front doors leading to sidewalk-lined streets. The median for home prices is $150,000, but fixer-uppers can be as low as $80,000 and remodels as high as $350,000. Houses in the area sell in less than two weeks, likely because of their very approachable price point, which is $100,000 less than the Winston-Salem average.

Remodeled ranch homes provide affordable housing in Sunnyside.
Remodeled ranch homes provide affordable housing in Sunnyside.
Older Craftsman style homes in Sunnyside are being remodeled.
Older Craftsman style homes in Sunnyside are being remodeled.
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A highly-diverse school district

Winston Salem/Forsyth County is the highest-rated school district in the Greensboro area. The collection of schools rates an A-plus in diversity and has a high level of parent involvement through PTA and community engagement programs and projects. Diggs-Latham Elementary School is rated a C-plus by Niche.com and is where many Sunnyside children begin learning. Middle schoolers can expect to attend Philo-Hill Magnet Academy, rated a C, followed by the B-minus rated Parkland High School. The campus offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and over 20 athletic teams.

Diggs-Latham Elementary School serves students K-5th grade.
Diggs-Latham Elementary School serves students K-5th grade.
Philo Hill Magnet School is temporarily housed in the Main Street Academy Building.
Philo Hill Magnet School is temporarily housed in the Main Street Academy Building.
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Miles of waterside trails

Two miles west is a favorite local outdoor destination – Washington Park. The green space is a baseball and softball hotspot with four full-size diamonds. The park also has a swing set, basketball court and dinosaur-themed playground. Canines can run free at the attached dog park next to the Salem Creek Greenway. The waterside trail stretches over 5 miles and welcomes walkers, joggers and bikers alike. The scenic trail, shaded by tall trails along its border, leads north to a 400-meter track, multiuse fields and splash pad at Happy Hill Park.

Sunnyside cyclists favor the greenway for their rides.
Sunnyside cyclists favor the greenway for their rides.
Washington Park provides access points to the greenway system.
Washington Park provides access points to the greenway system.
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Stay local for casual meals or head downtown for date night

Many residents of Sunnyside head to downtown Winston-Salem for restaurants providing a date night out or bite to eat for special occasions, but for in-town quick eats, a few local sports stand out. "Sunnyside gets the best of both worlds," says Sandra Aroche of Aroche Realty. "They're close to downtown, but also very close to some smaller authentic restaurants." La Oaxaqueña Taqueria, for example, is the go-to for Mexican food. The 4.7-star rated location has the area's best tacos, burritos and gorditas. A Food Lion can be found outside the neighborhood to the east, while more extensive shopping plazas carrying Walmart, Publix and fast-food chains are 10 minutes away, west of Winston-Salem.

Stop by La Oaxaquena Taqueria for a great Mexican meal.
Stop by La Oaxaquena Taqueria for a great Mexican meal.
Stop by and get a great meal at East of Texas less than 2 miles from Sunnyside.
Stop by and get a great meal at East of Texas less than 2 miles from Sunnyside.
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Cornered by two highways

Sunnyside is a moderately walkable and bike-friendly neighborhood, and many university students get to class without using a car. Sunnyside has a few bus lines that run through the area and interstate onramps border the town. Nestled into the corner of Highways 40 and 52, commuting residents are in an ideal location for getting to downtown Winston-Salem and the rest of the Piedmont Triad.

At the intersection of US40 and US52, Sunnyside is located.
At the intersection of US40 and US52, Sunnyside is located.
Sunnyside is located minutes south of downtown.
Sunnyside is located minutes south of downtown.
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Transit

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

32 min drive

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$202,500
Median Single Family Price
$202,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Months of Supply
2.50
Median List Price
$219,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
41%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
360
Median Year Built
1920
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,306
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,125
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,573
Median Age
28
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$25,385
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,716

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
68.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
6''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

58 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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