Ardmore is one of Winston-Salem’s best-loved neighborhoods, a walkable grid of sidewalks and mature trees southwest of downtown. The Ardmore Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, with more than 2,000 contributing buildings.
Most of Ardmore was built between about 1910 and the 1920s, so you’ll see plenty of Craftsman bungalows and Queen Anne-influenced homes, along with a few apartment buildings from the late 1940s. Homes range from cottages to large two-stories, many lovingly updated.
Location is a big part of the appeal. Ardmore sits near Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s main campus and a short drive from Stratford Road’s shopping and restaurants, and its Halloween trick-or-treating has become a local tradition.
Buying an older home in Ardmore
Homes that are 100 years old reward a careful inspection. Plan to look closely at electrical systems, plumbing, foundations, roofs and any past additions. A historic district listing on the National Register generally doesn’t restrict what private owners do with their homes, but it’s smart to ask about any local rules before planning big exterior changes.
At a glance
- Location: Southwest of downtown Winston-Salem
- Historic district: National Register of Historic Places, listed 2004
- Built: Mostly 1910s to 1920s
- Styles: Craftsman bungalow and Queen Anne
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