# 523 W First Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/3ba single family, $425,000 ($192/sqft), built 1923, 2,215 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $1,842/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $425,000 |
| Price/sqft | $192 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, 2 half |
| Square Feet | 2,215 |
| Year Built | 1923 |
| Lot Size | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,842 |
| **Total** | **$1,842** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

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

## Description

### 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!

## Location

- **Address:** 523 W First Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
- **County:** Forsyth
- **Neighborhood:** Holly Avenue Historic District
- **Coordinates:** 36.09425, -80.249333
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=36.09425,-80.249333

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Abby Atwell
- **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Realty Elite
- **Phone:** 3364062315
- **Email:** abby@atwellford.com

## Primary Photo

![523 W First Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f51b1d5843c006c02cdfb336753877ebl-f3447120528r.jpg)

*39 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/523-w-first-street-winston-salem-nc-27101-1223191)*

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**MLS#:** 1223191 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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