West End
West End Homes for Sale — Winston-Salem, NC 27101
West End is where Winston-Salem began its transformation from a tobacco town into a great American city. Planned in 1890 as the city's first designed suburb — with curvilinear streets, parks, and architectural ambition — the neighborhood is now a National Historic District and one of the most walkable, vibrant urban neighborhoods in the Triad.
A Neighborhood With a Story
West End was conceived in 1890 by Jacob Lott Ludlow, Winston's first city engineer, whose plan of curvilinear streets and parks was a radical departure from the grid plans of Winston and Salem. The neighborhood filled in rapidly as the city's tobacco and textile fortunes grew, attracting upper and upper-middle-class families who built the Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Neo-Classical, and Craftsman homes that still define its streetscape today. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, the district encompasses 508 contributing buildings dating from roughly 1887 to 1930.
What It Feels Like to Live in West End
West End has an energy that is rare in historic neighborhoods — it is genuinely alive. Turn-of-the-century homes with deep porches and intricate woodwork share blocks with local restaurants, craft breweries, boutique shops, and coffee houses. The neighborhood has attracted a mix of longtime residents, young professionals, artists, and families who prize walkability, authenticity, and proximity to downtown.
Parks, Schools & Local Life
- Hanes Park — a beloved neighborhood green with sports fields, a popular playground, and green space perfect for dogs and families
- Joymongers Brewing Co., a local institution housed in a restored 90-year-old garage steps from the neighborhood
- Farm-to-table restaurants, ice cream shops, bakeries, and consignment stores within walking distance
- A 10-minute walk to downtown Winston-Salem's arts district, performing arts venues, and restaurants
- Served by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools with easy access to multiple school options
Who Buys in West End?
West End attracts buyers who want urban walkability without sacrificing neighborhood character — a combination that is genuinely hard to find. Buyers here tend to be professionals, creatives, and young families who value authenticity over uniformity. The price range is broad, from renovated bungalows in the high $200Ks to large historic homes approaching $700K and above.
Selling in West End?
Demand for West End properties is consistently strong, driven by the neighborhood's walkability score, proximity to downtown, and limited supply of historic homes. Village Realty's marketing highlights what makes each home irreplaceable — the original details, the location, the lifestyle — to attract buyers who will pay full value.
Thinking about buying or selling in West End?
Here at Village Realty you and your home are our Priority and our Passion. We are dedicated to delivering excellence during the high-stress, emotional process of buying or selling your home. We use the most advanced marketing and embrace fresh ideas and bold thinking. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards-demonstrating honesty and fairness in every decision and action.
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Why Choose Village Realty in West End
Over $128,000,000 in sold volume (and continued growth every year)
Approximately 90% of our transactions are earned by referrals and repeat clients
Knowledge and passion allow us to deliver excellence to our clients. This is where the Grit & Grace come in handy!
We are proud of our relationships with the Medical Community, Local Businesses and WFU .