Why Live in Crystal Towers
Crystal Towers in Winston-Salem features a mix of grand Victorians, Queen Annes, American Foursquares, bungalows, and Craftsman-inspired homes, primarily located on the neighborhood’s west end. The area is characterized by wide, curving streets, stone retaining walls, and mature magnolias. Home prices here are higher than the Winston-Salem Metro Area average, with single-family homes typically ranging from $450,000 to $600,000. The neighborhood also includes a few condo buildings with modern finishes. Crystal Towers is surrounded by over a dozen parks within a mile, including Downtown Park and Hanes Park, which offers tennis courts, baseball fields, and a track. Artivity on the Green and Winston Square Park provide cultural and recreational spaces, while Bailey Park hosts concerts and food truck events. The neighborhood is close to Industry Hill, known for its restaurants, breweries, and live music venues like The Ramkat. Grocery stores such as Publix and Trader Joe's are about 2 miles away on South Stratford Road. Crystal Towers is within walking and biking distance of downtown Winston-Salem, with bike-friendly streets and trails like The Stroll Way and Long Branch Trail. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including R.J. Reynolds High, The Arts Based School, The Downtown School, and Winston Salem Street School. The area is safer than the national average, and major routes like U.S. 421 and 52 provide easy access to other parts of the city and Piedmont Triad International Airport, located 24 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crystal Towers a good place to live?
Crystal Towers is a good place to live. Crystal Towers is considered fairly walkable and bikeable. Crystal Towers is a suburban neighborhood. Crystal Towers has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.7 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $46,364 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 33.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Crystal Towers are renters, with 87% of residents renting and 13% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Crystal Towers can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Crystal Towers neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Crystal Towers?
The median home price in Crystal Towers is $420,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $84,100 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,180 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $93K a year to afford the median home price in Crystal Towers. The average household income in Crystal Towers is $46K.
What are the best public schools in Crystal Towers?
The best public schools that serve Crystal Towers are:
What are the best private schools in Crystal Towers?
The best private schools that serve Crystal Towers are:
- Salem Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 3:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- St. Leo Catholic School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- Salem Baptist Christian School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
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Are home prices dropping in Crystal Towers?
Yes, home prices in Crystal Towers are down 38% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Crystal Towers, NC
On average, homes in Crystal Towers, Winston-Salem sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Crystal Towers, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $420,500, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$420,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$420,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-38%