Why Live in Garden Homes
Garden Homes in Greensboro is a thriving neighborhood ideal for families and professionals. Located just a few miles north of downtown Greensboro, it is adjacent to one of the city's largest parks and near a prominent shopping center. The neighborhood features 1950s cottages and ranch-style homes, primarily one-story, with modest yard spaces and ample storage. Shopping centers along Battleground Avenue provide convenient access to stores like ALDI, T.J. Maxx, and Freedom House Thrift. Dining options include local favorites such as Stamey’s Barbecue and Sapporo Fantasy Japanese Steak. The Greensboro Science Center, just 2 miles away, offers a museum, aquarium, and zoological park, making it a popular spot for residents. Country Park, also 2 miles away, spans 400 acres with fishing lakes, pedal boats, a carousel, and nature trails. Jaycee Park nearby offers facilities for tennis, baseball, soccer, and football. Garden Homes is served by highly rated schools, including General Greene Elementary School and Grimsley High School. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and is well-connected by Joseph M. Bryan Boulevard and Highway 220, with bus stops and proximity to Bethany Medical and Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Homes a good place to live?
Garden Homes is a good place to live. Garden Homes is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. Garden Homes is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Garden Homes has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.0 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $81,686 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 50.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Garden Homes are home owners, with 23.1% of residents renting and 76.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Garden Homes can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Garden Homes neighborhood guide.
Is Garden Homes, NC a safe neighborhood?
Garden Homes, NC is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Garden Homes?
The median home price in Garden Homes is $519,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $103,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,680 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $115K a year to afford the median home price in Garden Homes. The average household income in Garden Homes is $82K.
What are the best public schools in Garden Homes?
The best public schools that serve Garden Homes are:
What are the best private schools in Garden Homes?
The best private schools that serve Garden Homes are:
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Home Trends in Garden Homes, NC
On average, homes in Garden Homes, Greensboro sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden Homes, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $190,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$190,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$190,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$109
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$519,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
13%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%
