Why Live in Kings Forest
Kings Forest in Greensboro is a close-knit community with a royal theme, evident in street names like Queen Beth Drive and King Arthur Place. Developed in the 1960s and '70s, the neighborhood features modest homes ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet, primarily ranch styles and split levels with attached carports or garages. The quarter-acre yards are well-maintained, often adorned with shrubbery and gardens. The area is characterized by cul-de-sacs, mature oaks, and ample streetlights, making evening walks pleasant. Kings Forest Park, the main outdoor space, spans six acres and includes a playground, green space, and a colorful basketball court. The park is part of the Neighborwoods Community Tree Planting Program. For indoor activities, residents frequent the Greensboro Sportsplex a few miles west.
Children in Kings Forest attend Guilford County Schools, which are highly rated. Local shopping is convenient with the Renaissance Shops at Phillips Avenue, featuring a Dollar General, food bank, library, pharmacy, and credit union. For larger grocery trips, residents head to the Walmart Supercenter in Pyramid Shopping Center, 3 miles away. Dining options include Monk's Cheesesteaks and Red Crab Juicy Seafood. The neighborhood is serviced by the Greensboro Transit Agency, with several bus stops along Phillips Avenue. Major highways like the Greensboro Urban Loop are about 3 miles east. Downtown Greensboro and Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital are both 4 miles away. The Piedmont Triad International Airport is approximately 15 miles from Kings Forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kings Forest a good place to live?
Kings Forest is a good place to live. Kings Forest is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Kings Forest is a suburban neighborhood. Kings Forest has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.7 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $56,943 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Kings Forest are home owners, with 24.6% of residents renting and 75.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Kings Forest can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Kings Forest neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Kings Forest?
The median home price in Kings Forest is $189,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $38,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $960 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $41K a year to afford the median home price in Kings Forest. The average household income in Kings Forest is $57K.
What are the best public schools in Kings Forest?
The best public schools that serve Kings Forest are:
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Are home prices dropping in Kings Forest?
Yes, home prices in Kings Forest are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Kings Forest, NC
On average, homes in Kings Forest, Greensboro sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Kings Forest, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $185,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$185,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$185,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$189,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%