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800 W Academy St, Winston Salem, NC, 27101

2beds
1baths
828sqft
$249,500
$301price/sqft
$1,816/moest. monthly cost
$72,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Huge price reduction! This delightful 2 bedroom bungalow in West Salem is so full of charm you have to visit to experience. Enjoy downtown living but with your own private retreat with a fenced back yard, front porch swing, large deck for entertaining, and an outbuilding with electric that has been used as a home office! This adorable move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers fresh paint, lvp flooring throughout, a tiled shower, paid off solar panels, and washer/dryer and fridge. List of updates attached!

Getting Around

71
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
65
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
Latham ElementaryGrades PK-50.7 mi
1/10
Flat Rock MiddleGrades 6-86.1 mi
3/10
Parkland HighGrades 9-122.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1951

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Stick/Site Built,Residential,Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Free-Standing Range,Water Purifier,Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Dryer Connection,Washer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Dead Bolt(s)
  • Door features: Arched Doorways
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Finished area above ground: 828

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Multiple Systems,Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 828
  • Total interior livable area: 828 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 6835027682
  • Zoning: RS7
  • Special condition: Owner Sale

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Exterior features: Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.11 Acres

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Cold Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Forsyth County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,261$15,132
Home Insurance *$129$1,548
Property Taxes $226$2,712
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$1,816$21,792
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$62,262/yr
40% on housing$54,480/yr
45% on housing$48,426/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.9%
8.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$301This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 27101$129
Forsyth County$156

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 27101$166
Forsyth County$168

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Listed for sale$249,500
2026-07-19Listing removed$265,000
2026-06-16Listed for sale$265,000
2024-03-12Sold$240,000
2024-02-03Pending sale$235,000
2024-02-03Contingent$235,000
2024-01-30Listed for sale$235,000
2021-03-16Sold$170,000
2021-02-17Pending sale$160,000
2021-02-16Listed for sale$160,000
2015-11-09Sold$67,500
2015-09-03Listed for sale$67,900
2015-07-01Listing removed$69,900
2014-07-29Price change$69,900
2013-08-28Price change$74,900
2013-07-09Price change$77,900
2013-03-30Price change$79,500
2013-03-29Listed for sale$81,900
2013-03-23Pending sale$81,900
2013-03-09Listed for sale$81,900
2013-02-01Listing removed$74,900
2012-10-05Price change$74,900
2012-07-05Price change$79,900
2012-04-16Price change$82,500
2012-02-04Price change$85,500
2011-12-18Listed for sale$91,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentAmy Scheid
BrokerageR&B Legacy Group

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