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This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 523 W First Street in Winston-Salem, NC is listed for $425,000 ($192 per sqft). Built in 1923, the home offers 2,215 sqft of living space on a 0.08 acres lot.

Agent 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!

Key Features

  • Built in 1923
  • 0.08 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 2 half
1923

Amenities

FireplaceA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,273/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$307
Interest$1,842
Insurance$124

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

523 W First Street

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Holly Avenue Historic District

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Dead Bolt(s)Freestanding TubSeparate ShowerSolid Surface CounterSecond LQ Attached: YesSecond LQ HeatedFinishedSqFt: 917

Property Details

Flooring

WoodTile

Construction

Asbestos Wood Siding

Parking

On StreetDriveway

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalFree-Standing RangeRange HoodGas Water Heater

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 523 W First Street is listed at $425,000 ($192/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,842 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1923, 0.08 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dead Bolt(s).

This property is listed by Abby Atwell and can be reached at 3364062315 or abby@atwellford.com.

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Abby Atwell

Agent at Keller Williams Realty Elite

(336) 406-2315

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Elite · View on Broker Site

MLS# 1223191· Source: listhub· Updated today

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523 W First Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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