Community & Economic Development
Code Enforcement
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners established a Minimum Housing Code, as part of the County’s mission to create a safe and healthy community. The standards set forth in the code are focused on ensuring that dwellings in the County are safe and fit for human habitation.
The Community & Economic Development department is responsible for enforcing the code in the County, outside the municipal limits of the City of Winston-Salem and Town of Kernersville. Department staff investigate complaints and work with property owners and tenants to bring structures into compliance to make sure that everyone has a safe & healthy place to call home.
Forsyth County can assist with
Abandoned homes
Unsafe Housing Conditions
Dilapidated structures
Forsyth County cannot assist with
Business run out of residential properties
Trash complaints
Occupied tent/camper complaints
Distressed Properties
The properties listed on this below have housing code violations and could be referred to the Board of County Commissioners for demolition if they are not brought into compliance. If you are interested in purchasing any of these properties you should follow the same process of due diligence as with purchasing property through a real estate firm.
If you do purchase one of these properties, please notify Community & Economic Development at 336-703-2687.
The following properties were vacant when violations were cited. “Property Owner” column lists owner at the time of violations.
| Distressed Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Address | Property Owner Name | Parcel ID Number | Year Built | Case ID | City/Town |
| 9335 Leak Branch Rd. | Johnny Lawson | 6911-35-9782 | 1940 | 10381 | Rural Hall |
| 4520 Effie Ln. | Sandra Dominguez Candela | 6869-15-5876 | 1986 | 12598 | Walkertown |
| 3165 Mountain Brook Trl. | Sylvester Moore | 6849-23-5190 | Manufactured Home | 11621 | Winston-Salem |
| 6911 Fisher Rd. | Gary Clayton Heirs | 5971-32-6022 | Manufactured Home | 12061 | Tobaccoville |
| 5940 Brittans Dr. | Timothy Cromer | 6879-00-2808 | 1998 | 13429 | Belews Creek |
| 6629 Sprinkle Dr. | Bonnie Booker | 5980-52-4430 | 1987 | 11658 | Tobaccoville |
| 9325 Leak Branch Rd. | David Adams & Teresa Adams | 6911-35-9577 | 1947 | 10384 | Rural Hall |
| 5878 Graham Farm Rd. | Debra Barbee | 6839-15-2350 | 1981 | 12399 | Winston-Salem |
| 5842 Hedgecock Rd. | Kelly Black | 6874-21-1757 | 1949 | 13819 | Kernersville |
| 6740 Fisher Rd. | James Spainhour | 5971-42-5004 | 1913 | 10207 | Tobaccoville |
| 1609 Piney Grove Rd. | Pamela Fulton & Charles Hyman | 6888-80-2233 | 1917 | 12985 | Kernersville |
| 4655 New Walkertown Rd. | Betty Ford Heirs | 6858-51-8041 | 1927 | 11789 | Walkertown |
| 4740 Ben Ln. | Gordon Scott & Cathy Barge | 6869-34-0478 | 1982 | 12394 | Walkertown |
| 4749 Abbotts Creek Church Rd. | Ralph Vestal Trust & Ralph Vestal Jr. Trustee | 6872-59-3916 | 1957 | 13195 | Kernersville |
| 4701 Abbotts Creek Church Rd. | Ralph Vestal Trust & Ralph Vestal Jr. Trustee | 6873-50-2247 | 1921 | 13194 | Kernersville |
| 2884 Fraternity Church Rd. | Howard Boles Heirs | 6812-27-7382 | 1947 | 11511 | Winston-Salem |
| 5275 Tobaccoville Rd. | Darlene Farmer | 5990-03-7060 | 1925 | 10244 | Tobaccoville |
| 390 Sedge Garden Rd. | Gregory Hedrick | 6865-36-3830 | 1949 | 13175 | Kernersville |
| 4550 Crews Ln. | James Moser Heirs | 6848-68-8471 | 1986 | 13136 | Walkertown |
Disclaimer: Forsyth County Government does not own any of the properties listed herein and any inquiries regarding such should be directed to the property owner(s) of record. This information is being provided to the public as a courtesy to facilitate the preservation of existing housing inventory. While every effort will be made to regularly update the information provided herein, Forsyth County Government makes no representation regarding the habitability or marketability of any of the properties listed. Anyone interested in acquiring a property listed here is strongly encouraged to consult an attorney and/or real estate professional for further guidance. Forsyth County Government assumes no responsibility for any risk or financial harm that could potentially occur as a result of acquiring or attempting to acquire a distressed property.
Contacts for Zoning /Code Enforcement If We Cannot Advise:
City Link Phone: 336-727-8000
cd@toknc.com
Protection Department
336-703-2440
Anthony Davis
Code Enforcement Officerdavisa2@forsyth.cc
Fair Housing Statment
Forsyth County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, familial status, physical handicap or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities.
Quick Links
Community & Economic Development
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201 North Chestnut Street
Fifth Floor
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 - Phone: 336 703 2680
- Fax: 336 727 8580
- Email: ForsythCED@forsyth.cc