Primary on Main
Address
523 W First Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Price
$ 409,900
Property Attributes
- MLS#1223191
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyFORSYTH
- CityWinston-Salem
- NeighborhoodHolly Avenue Historic District
- Zip27101
- StyleBungalow
- Year Built1923
- Taxes$ 4648
- Price$ 409,900
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage2215
- Lot Size0.08 Acres
Data Source:
Triad MLS (TRIADMLS)
Property Description
Rare find in Winston-Salem's historic Holly Avenue neighborhood-this beautifully updated 1923 bungalow delivers character, flexibility & income potential. Live in it as a stunning single-family home or make it a live-in investment w/built-in rental income. Main level shines with soaring ceilings, hardwoods, gas FP, separate dining room & sun drenched updated kitchen. Primary suite features a freestanding soaking tub & separate tile shower. Half bath & laundry w/W&D included. Upstairs: a fully self-contained apartment w/private entrance, living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, full bath w/clawfoot tub & washer & dryer-ready to rent from day one, host guests, or convert to a 4th bedroom. Ample storage in the large closets, bsmt & shed out back. Wide rocking chair front porch, fenced yard & off street parking-genuine rarities this close to downtown. Live next to W-S's best restaurants, coffee shops, shops, event spaces & parks. Historic charm, modern updates & a location that can't be beat!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed $425,000 |
| 7/20/2026 | 4$409,900 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Free-Standing Range,Range Hood,Gas Water Heater |
| Zoning | RSQ |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Asbestos,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1923 |
| Levels | One and One Half |
| Property Subtype | Stick/Site Built |
| County | Forsyth |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | Holly Avenue Historic District |
| Total Rooms | 10 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Broad St,turn east on 1st St. Home is on left. |
| City | Winston-Salem |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan |
| Tax Annual Amount | 4648 |
| Structure Type | House |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Attic Description | Access Only |
| Pool Y/N | No |
| Porch Y/N | Yes |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Dead Bolt(s),Freestanding Tub,Separate Shower,Solid Surface Counter |
|---|---|
| Basement | Unfinished,Basement,Crawl Space |
| Flooring | Tile,Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2215 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Laundry Features | 2nd Dryer Connection,2nd Washer Connection,Dryer Connection,Laundry Room,Main Level,Washer Hookup |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 2 |
| Total Baths | 4 |
| RoomBasementArea | 274 |
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Water Heater | Gas |
| Primary On Main | Yes |
| Unfinished Square Feet Basement | 274 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Driveway,Gravel,On Street |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Level |
| Water Source | Public |
| Building Area Total | 2489 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.08 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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