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A well-preserved streetcar suburb
The aptly named West End is just blocks from today’s downtown Winston-Salem, but the neighborhood began in the 1890s as one of the first streetcar suburbs on the edge of what was then the town of Winston. It’s described as one of the most intact examples of suburbs from that era in North Carolina, and it’s on the National Register of Historic Places. “The character of the area is still preserved,” says John Cain, a Winston-Salem local and the owner/broker-in-charge of Encore Realty Partners. “Historical preservation is important for members of the community.” It appears beauty is, too. These hilly, winding streets are trimmed with meticulously manicured lawns and crepe myrtle, dogwood and magnolia trees. Cain says that in the spring, Jersey Avenue is especially gorgeous and blooming. “The trees drape over the street and people often have small gardens. It’s not uncommon to drive by and see someone gardening on their front porch.” But West End also has substance behind its pretty façade: Students attend highly rated schools, and there are parks aplenty, while myriad local restaurant and retail spots are within walking distance.
Hot market for historic homes
Prices for the community’s well-preserved late 19th- and early 20th-century Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Neo-Classical Revival and Craftsman-style homes start at $250,000 and can climb as high as $1.2 million. Houses on the upper end of the scale tend to be close to, if not more than, 100 years old, with updates that tastefully blend the home’s historic charm with modern finishes and amenities. Most homes in the neighborhood go under contract in about a month, nearly 15 days faster than the national average. “A lot of sales even happen before they hit the market. Many people hear about a listing via word of mouth,” Cain says, adding that while homes may fly off the market, they actually don’t change hands that often. “When people find a house here, they don’t want to let go of it. The West End becomes a home.”
Magnet programs at Atkins and R.J. Reynolds high schools
Between preschool and fifth grade, neighborhood youngsters go to Brunson Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche. Older students can continue to Wiley Magnet Middle, which earns a B-minus and offers a STEAM magnet program. High schoolers can choose to attend either Atkins Academic & Technology High School, which has a continuing STEAM magnet program, or R.J. Reynolds High, which offers the Arts for Academics Magnet Program. Both schools are highly rated by Niche; Reynolds earns a B-plus and Atkins earns an A.
Sports and leisurely strolls in Hanes Park
Sunny sports fields and tennis courts are dotted through Hanes Park, which sprawls along West End Boulevard, less than a mile from most homes. Along with paved trails and a playground, there’s a YMCA at the south end of the park. On the far side of the park, Reynolds High's varsity sports teams play games at Herman W. Bryson Gymnasium, named in honor of one of the school’s most beloved athletic directors. In the middle of the neighborhood, shaded, paved paths meander around garden beds and benches toward a fountain and a gazebo in Grace Court. Locals can catch a Winston-Salem Dash baseball game at Truist Stadium, between West First Street and U.S. Route 421 at the south end of the neighborhood.
Main Street-style shopping and dining
The line between downtown and West End is blurred on the east side of the neighborhood, where cafes, bars, boutiques and eateries start popping up between the homes on West Fourth Street. For drinks, head to Joyner’s at the corner of West Fourth and Burke Street. The historic grocery-store-turned-bar has a rustic wood-and-leather-filled interior, and walls lined with vintage books and portraits offer a moody backdrop to a night out. Around the corner, West End Café has been a lunch staple for more than 40 years. Nearby, Louie & Honey’s Kitchen serves up scratch-made baked goods and desserts whipped up with North Carolina-milled flour, from Amish cinnamon rolls to European-inspired tea cakes. The bakery is owned and operated by local mother-daughter duo Naomi and Natalie Gingerich. Retailers scattered along the Main Street-style district include upscale consignment shops, like Yours Truly, and boutiques showcasing Winston-Salem and North Carolina-themed apparel and accessories, like Camel City Goods. To the east of the neighborhood, Harris Teeter, Whole Foods or Publix offer grocery shopping within a mile and a half of home.
The western point in the Piedmont Triad
North Carolina Highway 421 careens past the south end of the neighborhood. The other two points in the Piedmont Triad, High Point and Greensboro, are both within 40 minutes of West End. High Point is about 20 miles southeast, and Greensboro is 31 miles to the east. Less than a mile from downtown, West End is largely walkable, but Winston-Salem Transit Authority bus stops are easily accessible on West First and West Fourth streets, too.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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West End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West End, Winston-Salem sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in West End, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $340,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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