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523 W First Street

Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Bed 3

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Bath 4

Bath

SqFt2,215

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Acres0.08

Acre(Lot)

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 s treet 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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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $409,900

AD Id : 80073605

MLS Id : 1223191

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.08 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,215 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $4,648

Year Built : 1923

County : Forsyth

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 10 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space
  • Flooring Information

    Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features

    Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s) Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Multiple Locations
  • Heating & Cooling

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

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1923 Construction Materials: Asbestos, Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Porch Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 0.08 Lot Description: Level

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Holly Avenue Historic District Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One and One Half Property Age: 103

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $409900 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $4648

  • Parking Information

    Driveway, Gravel, On Street

  • Location Information

    Direction: From Broad St, turn east on 1st St. Home is on left. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/15/2026 @ 19:37

MLS: 1223191 LISTED BY: Abby Atwell, Keller Williams Realty Elite 336-283-8691 SOURCE: Triad MLS

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