Brick c.1930 Five Bedroom North Carolina Foursquare For Sale $199K
$199,000
No HOA! North Carolina foursquare perfect for a large family, this home features a spacious separate living room and a bright, airy dining area. The kitchen includes an adjoining mudroom with convenient access to the back deck—ideal for indoor-outdoor living.
Realtor Comments
PRICE REDUCTION! Take another look at this charming property! Discover privacy and endless opportunity in a sturdy brick 5/2 home! Beautifully refinished hardwood floors, large rooms, replacement windows, you will find a lot to love in this property. 1.5 miles from Downtown Winston Salem, and super conveniently located to all of Winston’s shopping, dining, entertainment. Easy access to I40, to Kernersville, Greensboro, High Point, anywhere in the Triad you want to go! Home needs TLC, This opportunity is waiting for you! Cash-only sale. Seller to make no repairs. AGENTS, SEE REMARKS
- 5bed
- 2bath
- Circa 1930
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2514 N Patterson Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27105 $199,000
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Contact Realtor: Yasmeen Hanhan
Pros
1. Affordable cost of living & housing
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Typical housing prices ($140–$220K median), about 40–50% below national averages, make it ideal for first-time buyers, families, and retirees
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Cost of living overall is ~18–19% below the U.S. average
2. Booming arts, culture & community spirit
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Rich arts scene including Old Salem, RiverRun Film & National Black Theatre festivals, galleries, breweries, and revived downtown
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Reddit notes “people seem genuinely nicer… downtown …revamped—new local breweries, restaurants, coffee shops”
3. Strong education & job market
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Home to Wake Forest, UNCSA, Winston‑Salem State, Forsyth Tech, and Carolina University
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Innovation Quarter fuels growth in biotech, tech, healthcare, and startups
4. Great outdoor options
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Over 3,500 acres of parks, 25+ miles of greenways, and access to Salem Lake and Tanglewood
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Easy day trips to Pilot Mountain, Hanging Rock, Blue Ridge Parkway, and state parks
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5. Central NC location & manageable traffic
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Short drive to mountains, beach, Charlotte, and Raleigh
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Rush hour traffic is tolerable (e.g., “maybe 15‑20 min”), and most things are a 10–15 minute drive
⚠️ Cons
1. Car‑dependent & limited transit
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Public transit is minimal—mostly buses—and the city is designed for cars .
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Biking and walking outside downtown is challenging .
2. Crime & pockets of poverty
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Crime is higher than national average in some areas—violence ~11.5 per 1,000 people, property crime ~double .
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~18% poverty rate, noted in parts of the city with blight or run-down housing .
3. Weather & allergens
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Humid summers with heavy summer showers; occasional ice storms; mild but sometimes snowy winters
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Significant pollen in spring and fall—rough for allergy sufferers .
4. Less vibrant nightlife/shopping
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Nightlife is modest—downtown is lively but early-close (“quiet about 9:30 pm”)
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Retail options limited; local malls facing decline .
5. Airport & big-city amenities
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Nearest major airport is Piedmont Triad (small) or Greensboro; for larger hubs must drive to CLT or RDU
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Lacks major league sports, musicals, and fine dining—Charlotte/Raleigh ~1.5 hrs away
