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Winston-Salem, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina popular for its history, affordable homes, and strong sense of community. Its local parks, boutique shopping, and plentiful golf courses…
Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina popular for its history, affordable homes, and strong sense of community. Its local parks, boutique shopping, and plentiful golf courses make this city attractive for retirees.
Winston-Salem Climate & Geography
Located in Central North Carolina, Winston-Salem experiences a humid subtropical climate: summers are hot and humid while the winters are mostly cool with some cold spells. There is more than average rainfall, a small amount of snow, and about 216 days of sunshine each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Winston-Salem
Much of Winston-Salem’s charm and culture is rooted in its history. Residents can visit the Old Salem Museums and Gardens, which feature classic architecture and guided tours. The West End Historic District also has landmark buildings, carriage rides, restaurants, and antique shops.
Outdoor lovers enjoy the biking and walking trails of Salem Lake and the observation deck at Quarry Park. Shoppers can head to Hanes Mall for brand-name goods or downtown for local boutiques and community events.
Other popular amenities include numerous golf courses, several farmers markets, and local breweries. Charlotte, just over an hour away, is the nearest major city for even more shopping and dining.
Winston-Salem Cost of Living & Taxes
Winston-Salem’s overall cost of living is below the national average. Factors like housing, transportation, groceries, and utilities are all below the state and national averages, while health care is just above.
North Carolina does not tax Social Security, but it does tax other forms of retirement income at a flat rate of 5.5 percent. Property and sales taxes are average, and groceries are taxed at 2 percent.
Health Care in Winston-Salem
The Winston-Salem metro area ranks in the top 45 communities according to Gallup’s Well-Being Index. It scored well in the community factor, indicating residents feel pride in their community.
Although there are no nationally ranked hospitals in the city, there are several high performing hospitals, according to U.S. News. Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in the metro area and the No. 5 hospital in the state. The other high performing hospitals are Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Winston-Salem, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Winston-Salem has 70 homes, the largest has 329 homes, and the average communities consists of 199 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Winston-Salem. The most recent communities started in Winston-Salem include Friedberg Village, The Highlands at Meadowlands. There is also 1 communities in Winston-Salem that offers new construction homes, including Friedberg Village.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Winston-Salem.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Winston-Salem stay on the market for around 942 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $443,013, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Highlands at Meadowlands average around $461,676, while homes in Friedberg Village average around $424,350.
94 communities near Winston-Salem
434 homes near Winston-Salem
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,648 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,340 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,397 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,875 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,225 sq ft
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5 beds
|4 baths
|3,731 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|4,263 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,864 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,333 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,725 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,897 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,725 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,587 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,245 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,244 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,182 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,046 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,140 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,581 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,485 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,787 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,349 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,567 sq ft
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5 beds
|3 baths
|2,733 sq ft
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5 beds
|5 baths
|3,582 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,710 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,690 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,690 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,462 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,180 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,793 sq ft
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5 beds
|3 baths
|2,993 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Winston-Salem, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Winston-Salem has 70 homes, the largest has 329 homes, and the average communities consists of 199 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Winston-Salem. The most recent communities started in Winston-Salem include Friedberg Village, The Highlands at Meadowlands. There is also 1 communities in Winston-Salem that offers new construction homes, including Friedberg Village.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Winston-Salem.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Winston-Salem stay on the market for around 942 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $443,013, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Highlands at Meadowlands average around $461,676, while homes in Friedberg Village average around $424,350.
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