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Convenience and competitive prices, just one caveat
Union Ridge offers Southside Winston-Salem’s characteristic convenience and competitive home prices. “It’s convenient for people who commute into Winston for work—location and price point are the two main draws,” says The Bearded Broker Ben Miller, a Realtor with Triad Home Real Estate. “It’s in the middle of everything, really,” agrees Realtor Magnolia Chavez de Moya, owner of Magnolia Tree Realty. Wake Forest University and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, two of the city’s biggest employers, are less than 10 miles north. Downtown is less than 5 miles north. And the Stratford Road/Hanes Mall Boulevard shopping and dining district is less than 6 miles west. Main thoroughfares within easy reach of the neighborhood make it easy to get around the city. But there’s one catch. “The schools are not the best,” says Miller. “To be honest, the schools aren’t that great on the north or the east side, either. That’s what makes the west side of Winston-Salem the most desirable—all the good schools are over there. But the south side, compared to the north or east sides, is more convenient to good restaurants and shopping, so if you can’t buy in those west side communities, then the south side is the next choice.”
A cool market east of Peters Creek Parkway
The quiet, gently sloped residential streets of Union Ridge are lined with closely spaced Traditional-style homes from the early 2000s in some sections and Minimal Traditional cottages from the 1930s in others. There’s not much buildable land left in the neighborhood, and what little space there is between pockets of housing is filled with groves of trees and thick undergrowth of honeysuckle, ivy and ferns. Sidewalks are few and far between; most of the neatly maintained front lawns run straight to the narrow street. “I wouldn’t call this area walkable. It’s kind of in-between traditionally suburban and urban,” says Miller. He adds that the market has cooled lately. “If I were listing a property for somebody on this side of Peters Creek Parkway, I wouldn’t prepare them to be in a multiple offer situation. That’s not necessarily what’s going to happen in this neighborhood.” Prices start at around $125,000 and can climb to more than $350,000. “It’s not a buyers’ war like it was before, but the homes are still selling pretty quickly,” says de Moya.
Older neighborhoods in Union Ridge boast diverse home styles and well-maintained lawns.
Manicured lawns add to the charm of Union Ridge.
Konnoak Village is a well-established subdivision situated within Union Ridge.
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools
Miller says that the schools serving Winston-Salem’s south side tend to be less highly rated than those serving the west side. “But this area is growing, and I hope that as it grows, newer schools will be built and we’ll see a change.” Konnoak Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche, is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Philo-Hill Magnet Academy earns a C from Niche and is currently under construction ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. The middle school is getting an addition and extensive interior renovations. A new name will be unveiled along with the facelifts in the fall: Konnoak Middle. Parkland High School, an authorized IB World School, earns a B-minus from Niche. The Parkland boys’ track and field team has received national attention since member Antwan Hughes Jr. set a record as the fastest 16-year-old in the country at the 2022 Junior Olympics.
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy is a public middle school in Winston-Salem.
Parkland Magnet High School is a quick commute in Winston-Salem.
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Big box shopping close to home, date night dining not far
For groceries and other everyday essentials, there’s a shopping center off Peters Creek Parkway about 2 miles west anchored by a Food Lion on one end and a Family Dollar on the other. In the same strip, residents can thrift for unique secondhand items at Trosa Thrift Store or get their hair and nails done. Several fast-food and fast-casual-style eateries are scattered around the area, too, from Zaxby’s and Papa Johns to Chipotle and Wendy’s. There’s also a dairiO nearby as well, which Miller recommends as one of his favorite places in town to get a hot dog. “It’s a fast-food place, just a locally owned fast-food place,” he says of the North Carolina-based chain. “There’s a Walmart Supercenter and a Lowe’s close by, but nothing stand-out, I would say, restaurant-wise.” Winston-Salem’s dining scene is concentrated in two places: the Stratford Road/Hanes Mall Boulevard business district on the west side and downtown. Miller’s personal favorite local eatery is Ryan’s Restaurant, an upscale steakhouse and seafood joint downtown. “It’s probably the nicest restaurant in town—it’s a special occasion kind of place.”
Refill your pantry at Lidl in Union Ridge.
At DairiO in Union Ridge, a BLT and a bowl of chili are always a winning choice.
Planet Fitness is a well-liked gym in Union Ridge.
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Recreation for ballplayers, swimmers, readers and more
At Parkland Park, about a mile north of home, locals can play tennis or practice their batting skills on the baseball/softball field. The park also has a classic playground and a couple of shady walking trails. Across Buchanan Street to the north, Parkland Pool is open during the summer months and offers free swim lessons to all Winston-Salem residents ages six months and up. For residents whose definition of fun involves air conditioning and books, the Southside Library is nearby, too. The Southside Book Club meets there once a month on Monday evenings to chat about new-release and bestseller adult fiction. South Little League practices and plays even closer to home, at Krites Field on West Clemmonsville Road.
The Winston-Salem greenway is easily accessible to Union Ridge.
Parkland Park has some fantastic tennis courts.
Truist Stadium is home to the Winston-Salem Dash minor league baseball team.
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Southside convenience between main thoroughfares
Interstate 285 and Peters Creek Parkway run north-south past the east and west sides of the neighborhood, respectively. Both main thoroughfares are less than 1.5 miles from most homes. South Main Street runs parallel to I-285 directly north into downtown, less than 5 miles away. “It’s convenient for people who commute into Winston for work,” says Miller. Two of the city’s major employers, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Wake Forest University, are less than 10 miles north of most homes.
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Parks in this Area
Belview Park
Easton Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Parkland Park
Baseball/Softball
Pool
Tennis
Washington Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Weston Park
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
34 min drive
Union Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Union Ridge, Winston-Salem sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Union Ridge, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $260,000, down 6% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,254
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,379
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,016
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.2%
College Graduates
14%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Above 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®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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