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$2,395,000

428 S Main Street, Winston-Salem NC 27101
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Listed by Clare Fader · Fader Real Estate at ERA Live Moore
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5.5
Living area
7,113 sqft
Year built
1869

About this home

Welcome to one of Winston-Salem’s most historically significant residences. The Shaffner House remains a rare example of French Second Empire architecture & has long been recognized as a landmark property in Old Salem. Situated in one of the most picturesque historic districts on the East Coast, the home has been meticulously restored while preserving extraordinary original details. Highlights include stunning light-filled kitchen overlooking remastered formal gardens, new copper roof, updated baths, wine cellar and separate guest apartment. Referred to locally as the “Mansion on Main Street,” the residence showcases remarkable craftsmanship & historic character. Dramatic three-story curved staircase, stained glass, custom corbels, wainscoting, hardwood floors, 7 fireplaces, & soaring ceilings create an unparalleled sense of grandeur. This extraordinary property offers a rare opportunity to own & preserve an important piece of North Carolina history. Tax bill reflects historic credit.

Property details

MLS #
1218814
Property type
Stick/Site Built
Subdivision
Old Salem
Status
Active
Days on market
145
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
5.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.45 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Diggs-Latham Elementary
1.1 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
452
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
District
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Middle
Flat Rock Middle
6.46 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
844
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
High
Early College of Forsyth Co
2.21 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.

76
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.2 / 20 -- Above average walkable

Market position

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

On the market 145 days -- 64 more days than Winston-Salem's current average of 81 days.
For reference, the median list price across 51 active listings in Winston-Salem right now is $350,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$14,573/mo
$479,000 down
$1,916,000 loan
Principal & interest$12,427
Property tax (est.)$1,996
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Triad MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 18, 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.