Homes for Sale in Hanes Park, Winston-Salem NC
Historic streets facing a 47-acre park, with Reynolds High and Wiley Magnet directly across the green
About Hanes Park
Hanes Park is not a subdivision. It is a 47-acre public park that anchors the western edge of the West End Historic District and the southern edge of West Highlands, and when you search Hanes Park homes for sale you are really looking at the historic streets that face or border it: Summit Street, North Hawthorne Road, Glade Street, West End Boulevard, Pilot View, Clover Street, and the pocket of West Highlands streets climbing the ridge to the north. This is the most architecturally distinctive cluster of homes in Winston-Salem, with Queen Anne Victorians sitting shoulder to shoulder with Tudor manors, Craftsman bungalows, and Colonial Revivals built between 1880 and 1925. The park itself was donated by P.H. Hanes Sr. in 1919, and Reynolds High built its gymnasium beside it in 1923 with Wiley following in 1925, which is part of why the surrounding real estate has held its value through every market cycle since. The premium for park-adjacent addresses is real: identical square footage that backs to the park or has a direct view typically sells for 15 to 25 percent more than the same home two streets in. Recent sales tell the story, with 174 N Hawthorne Road listing at $649,000, 631 Summit Street at $500,000, and the John Shipley House restoration at 709 Summit Street closing at $825,000. New construction inside the historic district is essentially zero, so the inventory is the inventory. This is also one of the fastest-moving submarkets in Winston-Salem, averaging just 21 days on market. You will find physicians and faculty from Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University staff, downsize buyers coming from Buena Vista or Country Club, and restoration enthusiasts looking for a real project. First-time buyers rarely land here since entry pricing starts around $400,000 and most homes need cosmetic work. Renovations on contributing properties require Historic Resources Commission approval for anything visible from the street. Call or text Teresa Overcash at 336-262-3111 or email teresatedder@gmail.com for a short list of what is currently on the market near the park.
Hanes Park by the Numbers
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year estimates for ZIP 27104. Neighborhood-specific data may vary within the ZIP footprint.
Market Compass Reading
Current Signal: Strong seller edge
Teresa Overcash's Market Compass tracks every one of the 819 NC ZIPs on a 12-point market cycle. Hanes Park sits in the 27104 ZIP with a current score of 77 out of 100, which reads as the fastest-moving submarket in Winston-Salem at roughly 21 days on market, with a real 15 to 25 percent premium for park-adjacent addresses. In practical terms for you: sellers of park-facing or park-adjacent homes can price at the top of comps and expect a quick contract, since new inventory here is essentially fixed. Buyers should have financing lined up and be ready to view new listings within a day or two, and budget for possible Historic Resources Commission review if exterior renovation is part of the plan. See the full NC Market Compass.
Schools Serving Hanes Park
Brunson Elementary serves most addresses near the park with a traditional curriculum and strong PTA support. Wiley Magnet Middle School sits physically inside the park complex with a STEAM focus, feeding directly into R.J. Reynolds High School, which sits directly across Northwest Boulevard from the park and operates as an arts magnet with a deep AP catalog. Verify by exact address with the WS/FCS locator.
Amenities Near Hanes Park
Hanes Park itself (20 tennis courts, 3 baseball diamonds, a quarter-mile track, and a stone footbridge over Peters Creek), Whole Foods Market and the Stratford Road dining stretch, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (4 to 8 minutes south), the Trade Street arts district and Innovation Quarter, and Reynolda Gardens with the Reynolda House Museum about 5 minutes north.
Who Buys in Hanes Park
Typical Buyer Profile
Physicians and faculty at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University staff, retired downsize buyers coming from Buena Vista or Country Club, and restoration enthusiasts who want a historic project. First-time buyers rarely land here since entry pricing starts near $400,000.
Teresa Overcash and Realty ONE Group Results represent buyers and sellers across Winston-Salem and the broader Triad. With 30 years and over 10,000 NC closings, CRS, ABR, ALHS, and CLHMS certifications, and NCREC Instructor status, Teresa pairs her proprietary toolkit — including the Market Compass, Interactive Buyer Net Sheet, and Strategic Negotiation Framework — with 4-MLS access reaching 22,000+ NC agents. Read about her full system here.
Properties In and Near Hanes Park
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hanes Park refer to as a real estate area?
Hanes Park is a 47-acre public park, not a subdivision. Homes described as Hanes Park properties are those bordering or overlooking the park, inside either the West End Historic District to the south and east or the West Highlands neighborhood to the north and west. Both sit on the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the median home price for homes near Hanes Park?
Park-adjacent homes in West End and West Highlands sell for a median of around $575,000 in 2026, with a working range from about $400,000 for smaller cottages and condos up to $900,000-plus for fully restored estates with direct park views.
Which schools serve homes near Hanes Park?
Brunson Elementary serves most addresses, followed by Wiley Magnet Middle School inside the park complex and R.J. Reynolds High School directly across Northwest Boulevard. Both Wiley and Reynolds are arts-focused magnet schools. Verify by exact address before writing an offer.
What architectural styles are common around Hanes Park?
Queen Anne Victorians, Tudor Revival manors, Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals, and a smaller pool of early-1900s American Foursquares dominate, with most homes built between 1880 and 1925. Renovations require Historic Resources Commission approval for contributing properties.
How fast do homes near Hanes Park sell?
The broader Country Club and West End corridor averages about 21 days on market, the fastest of any submarket in Winston-Salem. Well-priced renovated historic homes go pending inside two weeks, while homes needing major restoration may sit 60 to 90 days.
What is within walking distance of Hanes Park?
Whole Foods on West End Boulevard, the Central YMCA, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, the Trade Street arts district about 15 minutes on foot, Mast General Store, West End Cafe, and Foothills Brewing.
Is renovation regulated for historic homes near Hanes Park?
Yes, for contributing properties inside the West End Historic Overlay District. Exterior changes visible from the street require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Resources Commission, while interior work and rear-yard changes generally do not.
Who typically buys near Hanes Park?
Physicians and faculty at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University staff, retired downsize buyers from Buena Vista or Country Club, and restoration enthusiasts hunting for a genuine historic project.
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