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West Highlands offers quiet subdivisions near stadiums, fairgrounds
West Highlands has two sides. One is quiet, with subdivisions of single-family homes on tree-lined streets. The other is a lively district with entertainment venues, including the Wake Forest University basketball stadium and the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Proximity to shopping and dining in the busy Stratford Road/Salem Parkway area adds to the neighborhood’s appeal. “West Highlands has something for everyone,” says Realtor Nancy Huber of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, who has almost 20 years of experience.
West Highlands offers diverse housing styles and prices
“Homes vary greatly in price, style and size. That’s what makes it such a desirable area,” Huber says. West Highlands homes are an eclectic mix of early 20th-century Craftsmans and cottages, midcentury ranch-style homes, 2010s Colonial Revivals and 2020s New Traditionals. Some have small lots and short driveways, while others have spacious, sloped lots and long driveways. Pines, oaks and magnolias shade backyards and easements throughout the neighborhood. Prices typically range from $120,000 to $240,000. Large, custom-built homes with at least 1 acre of land sell for between $500,000 and $1.7 million. The median price hovers around $180,000, lower than the Winston-Salem median of about $275,000. More than half of residents are renters. Peters Creek is prone to flooding, and Winston-Salem is moderately vulnerable to hurricanes and tornadoes.
West Highlands is just minutes from downtown Winston-Salem.
Runnymeade Road in West Highlands features spacious homes with immaculate lawns.
West Highlands sees popularity in both brick ranchers and Colonials.
West Highlands features manicured lawns and Colonial-style homes.
West Highlands boasts spacious Colonial homes.
West Highlands comprises some updated cottage homes.
Amidst the trees, find a Craftsman-styled home in West Highlands.
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Wake Forest University nearby
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools earns a B-plus grade from Niche. The district allows in- and out-of-district transfers by application. Students may attend Kimberley Park Elementary (C) for preschool through fifth grade and Paisley Magnet School (B-minus) for sixth through 10th. Paisley offers an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Mount Tabor High (B-plus), which serves ninth through 12th graders, offers Career & Technical Education programs, including business and sport and event marketing. Both the elementary and middle schools are within a mile of most homes; Mount Tabor High is just over 5 miles away. Wake Forest University, less than 3 miles away, offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs. Huber says that despite the proximity of the private research university, West Highlands is not a student-heavy neighborhood.
Brunson Elementary School is situated next to Hanes Park in downtown Winston-Salem.
Summit School is a place where inspired learning is a point of pride.
Wiley Magnet School is within walking distance of Hanes Park.
Reynolds High School scores a B+ on Niche.
St. Leo Catholic School plays a vital role in the West Highlands community.
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Community parks, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Wake Forest stadiums
Hanes Park, off Northwest Boulevard about a mile away, has tennis courts, baseball diamonds and a playground. The Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail, a packed-earth path through pastures, fleabane wildflower fields and oak tree groves, is accessible from Reynolda Road and Gillete Street. The Gillete Street trailhead is close to the Betty & Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden, a volunteer-run, several-acre community garden designed to increase food security by growing fresh produce. Kimberley Park, near the elementary school, has athletic facilities, a playground, picnic shelters and a fitness course. There’s also a recreation center and a swimming pool. The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, in West Highlands’s northeast corner, hosts the annual Carolina Classic Fair in October. Roughly 325,000 people attend the 10-day event each year, and festivities include carnival games, tractor pulls, fireworks, live music, monster trucks and more. The fairgrounds also host dog shows, warehouse sales and a weekly farmers market. Winston-Salem’s minor league hockey team, the Twin City Thunderbirds, plays home games at the fairgrounds ice arena. Wake Forest University basketball teams play at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum nearby. The over 14,000-seat arena is also a concert venue; past headliners include Bob Dylan and Wiz Khalifa. Wake Forest’s football stadium, the Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, is nearby as well.
The YMCA is a cornerstone of the West Highlands community.
Softball is a beloved sport for young girls in West Highlands.
Runnymeade Park is a peaceful spot for walks and babbling brooks in West Highlands.
Joe White Tennis Center is located in Hanes Park.
The plaque at Hanes Park entrance commemorates the 47 acres donated by the Hanes family.
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Salem Parkway and Stratford Road area shopping/dining close by
Several grocery stores, including Harris Teeter, Publix, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, are clustered around the corner of Stratford Road and Salem Parkway. The busy intersection is within a few miles of most homes, and also features beauty salons, banks, jewelers, pharmacies and other businesses. Dining options in the area range from national chains, like Chick-fil-A and Chopt Creative Salad Co., to locally owned spots. Midtown Café & Dessertery, which has been around since 1987, is a go-to for all-day breakfast, lunch and baked goods. The Carving Board is a casual, family-owned café and deli in the Thruway Village shopping center, which also features retailers such as J.Crew Factory, Talbot’s and Warby Parker. “It’s probably the most popular shopping center in town, so being near it is incredibly convenient,” Huber says.
The 1703 Restaurant in West Highlands offers a picturesque atmosphere.
Discover the hidden gem of 1703 Restaurant in West Highlands.
Miller Street Market is our go-to for stocking up your cupboards in West Highlands.
Discover colorful pottery for sale at a local West Highlands boutique.
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Close to Atrium Health Wake Forest, downtown Winston-Salem, more
Thurmond Street and Northwest Boulevard connect south toward the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, a top local employer. The hospital is off Salem Parkway, also known as U.S. Route 421, within about 3 miles of most homes. University Parkway runs north toward Wake Forest, another top local employer, and southeast toward downtown, about 2 miles away. Winston-Salem Transit Authority, or WSTA, provides bus service to the area, with stops along Arbor Road, Thurmond Street and others. Piedmont Triad International Airport is roughly 25 miles away via Route 421.
Downtown Winston-Salem is a short drive from the West Highlands community.
Downtown Winston-Salem is a quick bus ride from West Highlands.
E-bikes and scooters are readily available in West Highlands.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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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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Larceny
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Crime Score
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West Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Highlands, Winston-Salem sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Highlands, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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