Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/01/2026
Listed
$425,000
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Property 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, boutiques, event spaces & parks. Historic charm, modern updates & a location that can't be beat!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 523 W 1st St
General
- Price: $425,000
- Taxes: $4,647
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Triad_MLS
- MLS ID: 1218227
- Updated: 5/1/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dead Bolt(s), Freestanding Tub, Separate Shower, Solid Surface Counter
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- 1st/Main Floor Primary: Yes
Other Rooms
- Laundry: 2nd Dryer Connection, 2nd Washer Connection, Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Patio/Terrace: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, On Street
Location
- County: Forsyth
- Subdivision: Holly Avenue Historic District
- Driving Directions: From Broad St, turn east on 1st St. Home is on left.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Exterior Const.: Asbestos, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Basement, Crawl Space
- Stories/Levels: One and One Half
- Heated/Cooled: 2,215 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1923
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Lot Features: Level
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Acre: $5,312,500
- Tax Amount: $4,647
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Owner Sale
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Schools
Schools serving 523 W 1st St
School District:Forsyth County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brunson Elementary 155 N Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 | PK-5 | 0.9 mi |
Wiley Middle 1400 Northwest Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Reynolds High 301 N Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 523 W 1st St
Tax History
Tax History for 523 W 1st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,648
35%
$421,700
72%
2024
$3,438
5%
$245,100
100%
2023
$3,281
5%
-100%
2021
$3,126
-2%
$242,300
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2022
$3,183
2%
$242,300
7%
2021
$3,126
-1%
$227,500
—
2019
$3,164
5%
$227,500
—
2018
$3,005
—
$227,500
—
2017
$3,005
39%
$227,500
39%
2016
$2,156
2%
$163,800
—
2015
$2,123
10%
$163,800
7%
2014
$1,928
1%
$153,400
—
2013
$1,913
—
$153,400
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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523 W First Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (MLS# 1218227) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 523 W First Street is currently listed for $425,000 and was received on May 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 523 W First Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Reynolda? You can browse all Reynolda real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.