Why Live in Waughtown
Waughtown in Winston-Salem is a neighborhood with a mix of homeowners and renters, featuring homes from the early and mid-20th century. Architectural styles include ranch-style homes, Southern-style bungalows, Craftsman, Cape Cod, and Colonial Revivals. Houses average around 1,100 square feet, with conditions varying from original to fully renovated. Sprague Street Park Community Center is a key feature, offering programs for all ages, while The Quarry at Grant Park provides scenic outdoor activities less than 1 mile away. Reynolds Park Golf Course and Salem Lake, about 6 miles away, offer additional recreational options. Waughtown and Sprague streets host a variety of shops and restaurants, including national retailers like Food Lion and local businesses such as Flores Floral Flowershop and El Rancho Taqueria. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable with sidewalks and bike-friendly roads, though Winston-Salem is generally car-dependent. Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 52 provide quick access to downtown and other areas. Public transportation is available via Winston-Salem Transit Authority bus stops. Schools in the area include the highly rated Hanes Magnet School and Salem Academy, with other options like Forest Park Elementary and Robert B. Glenn High. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, about 3 miles away, contributes to the area's growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waughtown a good place to live?
Waughtown is a good place to live. Waughtown is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Waughtown is a suburban neighborhood. Waughtown has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.4 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $44,226 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 6.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Waughtown are renters, with 57.4% of residents renting and 42.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Waughtown can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Waughtown neighborhood guide.
Is Waughtown, NC a safe neighborhood?
Waughtown, NC is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Waughtown?
The median home price in Waughtown is $637,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $127,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,300 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $141K a year to afford the median home price in Waughtown. The average household income in Waughtown is $44K.
What are the best public schools in Waughtown?
The best public schools that serve Waughtown are:
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Home Trends in Waughtown, NC
On average, homes in Waughtown, Winston-Salem sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Waughtown, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $640,000, up 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$640,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$715,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$266,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$424
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$637,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
57%