Ardmore
Situated adjacent to downtown and between the city’s two major hospitals, Ardmore boasts a vast array of charming historic homes, tree-lined streets, sidewalks, and landscapes. With over 4,000 homes, it is the largest historic district in the city, known for its variety of Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revival houses, and American Foursquare residences. Ardmore is home to Miller Park, one of the largest neighborhood parks in town, where you will be sure to find dogs and their humans enjoying the sports fields, nature paths, playgrounds, and picnic shelters.
West End
Nicknamed “Winston-Salem’s front porch,” the West End historic neighborhood is the original suburb of Winston-Salem. Now flowing seamlessly into downtown, West End offers turn-of-the-century architectural homes, as well as restaurants, parks, and shops. Meandering through its streets, you’ll discover local farm-to-table restaurants, ice cream shops, bars, bakeries, consignment shops, a popular playground at Hanes Park, sports fields, and a YWCA.
Buena Vista / West Highlands
Exuding stately, sophisticated charm, this long-established neighborhood offers easy access to all parts of Winston-Salem. Home to architectural styles ranging from quaint bungalows to Tudor-style mansions, Buena Vista is nestled in the middle of the city’s ever-expanding suburban landscape. The homes here are known for larger lot sizes with gorgeously landscaped yards.
Washington Park
The Washington Park historic neighborhood is quirky and quaint. It is situated south of downtown with views of the city’s skyline and is home to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Washington Park is dotted with Georgian and Queen Anne-style mansions, Craftsman bungalows, and neighborhood shops. Boasting the largest park in town (also named Washington Park!), this neighborhood is a great place to be for those seeking a dog park or connection to the greenway trail leading to nearby Salem Lake.
Downtown
Downtown Winston-Salem is a vibrant mix of old-meets-new with tobacco warehouses and knitting mills transformed into modern urban lofts and brand new apartment buildings. You can find eclectic homes and townhomes sprinkled throughout the side streets. There is so much to discover for those living downtown: art galleries, music venues, theaters, restaurants, gyms, and several green spaces.
West Salem
West Salem is a neighborhood near downtown, just up the hill from Old Salem, a historic attraction retelling the stories of Moravian settlement in the 1700s. Known for its historical character, convenience to downtown amenities and eclectic homes, West Salem is a quintessential urban neighborhood. Largely composed of Craftsman-style bungalows, the area also contains modern homes, 19th Century Greek Revival style houses, and apartments. The area also features a neighborhood park with trails, a playground and tennis courts, multiple historic churches, pubs, coffee shops, and more. Residents enjoy the short walk to Old Salem for the Saturday farmer’s market and baseball games at Truist Ballpark.
Sherwood Forest
This large neighborhood on the westside of town is made up of classic brick two-story and ranch homes situated on spacious lots. Sidewalks and mature trees create a welcoming neighborhood vibe, and there is easy access to shopping centers offering grocery, dining, pharmacies, and more. Situated between main arterial roads, Sherwood Forest is conveniently located, with all parts of town reachable in 15 minutes or less.
Clemmons
Located southwest of Winston-Salem city limits, the village of Clemmons offers a small town feel with amenities for the convenience of daily life, including dining, grocery stores, medical offices, retail, and entertainment. The area boasts a variety of established walkable neighborhoods with sizable lots. Clemmons is also home to Tanglewood Park, a 1,100 acre property designed for outdoor recreation activities such as golf, biking, horseback riding, and swimming.
Pfafftown
This quaint unincorporated community is located northwest of city limits and adjacent to historic Bethania, a 500-acre historic site that was the first planned Moravian settlement in North Carolina. Pfafftown is a lovely combination of natural, rural beauty and modern convenience. Homes and communities are nestled in the hills that overlook neighboring Yadkin Valley, gorgeous farm and winery country. The area blends old and new. Its settlement roots date back to the 1700s, but it has also welcomed new development communities in recent years.
Lewisville
Known for its small-town ambiance, this community west of Winston-Salem is spread across 14-square miles of rolling hills, farmland, and neighborhoods. With a pedestrian-friendly downtown village square at its center, Lewisville is home to approximately 13,000 residents. Residents enjoy visiting the community playgrounds and nature parks, dining at local restaurants, and convenient grocery and retail options.
650+ homes
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5 out of 5
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