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$490,000

1523 W First Street, Winston-Salem NC 27104
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Listed by Sage Tuttle
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,068 sqft
Year built
1923

About this home

Timeless elegance meets exceptional versatility at 1523 W 1st Street. Built in 1923 and prominently situated in Winston-Salem’s West Highlands neighborhood, this distinctive property makes a memorable first impression with its stately exterior and enduring architectural charm. Inside, an abundance of rooms, generous natural light, and original character create a welcoming setting with endless possibilities. Zoned PB, the property may accommodate a variety of professional, business, or residential uses, subject to applicable zoning requirements. Conveniently located near Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, downtown Winston-Salem, and Salem Parkway access, this is a rare opportunity to establish a business, create a unique live/work environment, or simply enjoy a character-filled property in a central location.

Property details

MLS
Triad MLS
MLS #
1236350
Property type
Stick/Site Built
Subdivision
West Highlands
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
September 25, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.28 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Brunson Elementary
0.15 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
374
Student:teacher ratio
12.9:1
District
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Middle
Wiley Magnet Middle
0.37 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
773
Student:teacher ratio
16.4:1
District
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
High
Early College of Forsyth Co
1.65 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
260
Student:teacher ratio
28.9:1
District
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Winston-Salem's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

37
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Winston-Salem, from live MLS data.

On the market 2 days -- 85 fewer days than Winston-Salem's current average of 87 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,619 active listings in Winston-Salem right now is $275,000.

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$98,000 down
$392,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,543
Property tax (est.)$408
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Triad MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 25, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.