523 W First Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101

Winston Salem
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523 W First Street,Winston-Salem, NC 27101
$409,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,215 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: abby atwell
Office: keller williams realty elite336-283-8691
MLS#:1223191
Source:NC_TRIAD

Price summary

  • Price:$409,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$185.06

About this home

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!

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Home facts

  • Year built:1923
  • Subdivision & Development:Holly Avenue Historic District
  • Listing ID #:1223191
  • Added:104 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 16, 2026 at 03:47 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Tile, Wood
  • Bathrooms Description:Free Standing Tub, Separate Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Basement Description:Basement, Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Living area:2,215 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1923
  • Building area:2,215 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.08 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level
  • Architectural Style:Bungalow
  • Construction Materials:Asbestos, Wood Siding

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$409,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$185.06
  • Tax amount:$4,648

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Laundry features:Dryer Connection, Main Level
  • Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s), Dead Bolt(s), Solid Surface Counter

Parking

  • Parking description:Driveway, Gravel
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