Finding Your Affordable Home in Winston-Salem: Ardmore, Gordon Manor, and Grand View

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Looking for a home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that fits your budget without compromising on community and convenience? A recent video highlights three fantastic neighborhoods, each offering unique characteristics, housing styles, and attractive price points: Ardmore, Gordon Manor, and Grand View (Pfafftown).

Ardmore: Historic Charm and Walkable Convenience

Ardmore is a vibrant, tight-knit, and artsy community that's particularly popular with medical students, residents, fellows, and young families [00:17]. Its prime location means you can walk to local businesses like Hardcore Barbershop and PBS, and it's less than a 5-minute drive to downtown Winston-Salem.

Housing: Expect to find charming Craftsman-style homes, bungalows, and cottages, primarily built between the early 1900s and the 1960s. The average home price in Ardmore is around $325,000, though prices can vary based on size and recent renovations.

Atmosphere: The neighborhood is known for its quiet, tree-lined streets, which are especially beautiful in the spring.

Gordon Manor: Suburban Space and Value

Located off Country Club Road, Gordon Manor offers a slightly more suburban feel with larger lots and a generally lower price point than Ardmore [02:30]. It's about a 10-minute drive to downtown, providing a good balance of accessibility and peaceful living.

Housing: Homes in Gordon Manor were typically built between the 1950s and 1970s, often featuring sprawling ranches and comfortable one-level brick homes on generous half-acre lots. The average price here is around $275,000, often providing more square footage (around 2000+ sq ft) for your money.

Convenience: The neighborhood is conveniently close to Forsyth Country Club and O'Brien's Deli [03:04], and just about 5 minutes from the Throughway shopping area [03:44] and other retail options on Peace Haven [03:56].

Grand View (Pfafftown): Rural Charm with Newer Options

Grand View, technically located in Pfafftown just outside Winston-Salem, offers a more rural feel while still being convenient to city amenities [04:39]. This area includes newer sections like The Meadows at Grand View, built between 2016-2020 on what was once the Grand View Golf Course [05:13], as well as older homes from the 1950s-60s.

Housing: Newer homes are typically two-story, slab construction with smaller lots, offering a lower price per square foot (around $138-$140). Older homes boast larger, more sprawling lots. The average price in Grand View is around $350,000, with some newer homes selling up to $450,000 for 3,000+ sq ft.

Amenities & HOA: Grand View is the only neighborhood of the three with an HOA, though it's quite minimal (around $300/year) [08:01]. The HOA provides sidewalks, street lights, and a playground, but does not include a pool or fitness center.

Convenience: It's about a 15-20 minute drive to downtown via Roldan Road [07:12], with various restaurants and shops along the way. It's also close to Wake Forest University and Reynolda Gardens [07:35].

Whether you're seeking historic charm, suburban space, or newer construction with a rural feel, these three Winston-Salem neighborhoods offer excellent affordable options for your next home.