The City of Arts and Innovation — Walkable Neighborhoods, World-Class Healthcare
Triad • Forsyth CountyWinston-Salem NC homes for sale range from $185,000 to over $2 million as of 2026, with a median sale price near $289,500 and average home values around $255,760 — roughly 32% below the U.S. national average. Active inventory exceeds 650 listings across Buena Vista, Ardmore, West End, Sherwood Forest, and Washington Park, with average days on market at 69. Teresa Overcash, Broker and Owner of Realty ONE Group Results and an NCREC Licensed Instructor, has 29+ years working the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County market.
Winston-Salem combines small-city walkability with big-city healthcare and arts. Home to Wake Forest University and Atrium Health's flagship medical center, the city offers median home prices 32% below the national average and a cost of living 9% below the U.S. average. The Innovation Quarter — a 330-acre biotech and tech hub — continues attracting startups and remote workers.
$717,338
Premier estate neighborhood with Tudor revivals near Reynolda House
$285,000
Walkable neighborhood near Baptist Medical Center with 1920s-40s homes
$350,000+
Historic district with grand homes, near Hanes Park
$220,000
Affordable historic homes with strong rental yields
$250,000
Family-friendly with large lots and mature trees
Population: 253,000+ • Cost of Living: 9% below national average • Average Rent: $1,290/mo
Answers to the most-searched questions about buying and selling in Winston-Salem.
The median sale price in Winston-Salem is approximately $289,500 as of 2026, with average home values near $255,760, roughly 32% below the U.S. national average. Most active listings fall between $185,000 and $750,000, with luxury estates in Buena Vista exceeding $1 million.
The most-searched Winston-Salem neighborhoods are Buena Vista (luxury, average $717,338), Ardmore (walkable, near Baptist Medical, around $285,000), West End (historic, $350,000+), Washington Park (affordable historic, around $220,000), and Sherwood Forest (family-friendly, around $250,000).
Average days on market in Winston-Salem in 2026 sits at 69 days, slightly faster than the national average. Well-priced homes in Ardmore, West End, and Buena Vista routinely sell within 14 to 30 days when prepared with professional staging and pre-inspection.
Winston-Salem cost of living runs about 9% below the U.S. average. Average rent is around $1,290 per month, property taxes are approximately 0.91% of assessed value, and the city has no local income tax beyond the 4.5% state rate.
The largest Winston-Salem employers are Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (18,000+ employees), Wake Forest University, Inmar Intelligence, Hanes Brands global headquarters, and the 330-acre Innovation Quarter biotech and tech hub.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools serves 55,000+ students. Top-rated public schools include Reagan High School and Atkins Academic and Technology High. Higher education includes Wake Forest University, Salem College, and Winston-Salem State University.
Yes. Winston-Salem rental yields are competitive due to below-average home prices and steady demand from Wake Forest University students, Atrium Health professionals, and Innovation Quarter workers. Washington Park and parts of Ardmore deliver strong cash-on-cash returns for buy-and-hold investors.
Call or text Teresa Overcash, Broker and Owner of Realty ONE Group Results, at 336-262-3111 or email teresaovercash@gmail.com. Teresa is an NCREC Licensed Instructor with 29+ years specializing in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and the High Country, and serves all four Triad MLS networks.
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