Kirkwood Homes for Sale

Kirkwood, a suburb northwest of Greensboro, is a community with around 470 homes, originating from the Kirkpatrick Farm subdivision of the 1920s. Development resumed post-Great Depression, with most homes built between the 1940s and early 1960s. The neighborhood features single-story Minimal Traditional and national-style homes, typically with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with ranch-style homes on Efland Drive and West Cone Boulevard. Backyards often have mature trees and wooden picket fences, with some residents adding gravel pull-offs for safer pedestrian areas. Kirkwood is known for its strong community spirit, highlighted by its annual Fourth of July celebration, including a parade and a 50-foot flag raising. The neighborhood is about 3 miles north of Downtown Greensboro and 3 miles from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Schools serving the area include Irving Park Elementary, Mendenhall Middle, and the highly rated Page High. Kirkwood Park offers playgrounds and a half court, while nearby Country Park provides trails, picnic shelters, and a dog park. The Greensboro Science Center, with its zoo, aquarium, and museum, is also close by. Shopping and dining options are abundant along Battleground Avenue, featuring Lawndale Crossing Shopping Center and various restaurants like Oakcrest Family Restaurant, Mythos Grill, and Stamey’s BBQ. The area is safer than the national average, and major roads like Battleground Avenue and Joseph M. Bryan Boulevard provide convenient access to Piedmont Triad International Airport and other parts of Greensboro.