Why Live in Random Woods
Random Woods in Greensboro is a strategically located neighborhood just 6 miles from downtown and adjacent to the Urban Loop, facilitating convenient travel throughout the city. The area features a mix of midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes, as well as contemporary townhomes with open layouts and unique accents. Residents enjoy amenities such as parks and a recently developed shopping center. Random Woods Park, centrally located, offers gravel trails, a playground, and a basketball court, while nearby Hunter Hills Park provides additional recreational options. The neighborhood is served by Edwin A. Alderman Elementary School, Guilford Middle School, and the highly rated Ragsdale High School, which offers a study abroad program. Local dining options include Bahn Mi Saigon for Vietnamese cuisine and La Casita Mexican Antojitos for pupusas and Agua Fresca. Shopping needs are met by nearby Aldi, Walmart, Target, and the newly opened Grandover Village Shopping Center with a Publix and Chick-fil-A. The Greensboro Coliseum Complex, just three miles away, hosts events like the Craftsmen's Christmas Classic and various sports and music events. With low crime risk areas compared to the national average, Random Woods offers a safe living environment. The neighborhood's proximity to Interstate 40 and the Greensboro Urban Loop ensures easy connectivity, with Piedmont Triad International Airport 10 miles away and Kindred Hospital Greensboro 7 miles east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Random Woods a good place to live?
Random Woods is a good place to live. Random Woods is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Random Woods is a suburban neighborhood. Random Woods has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.0 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $68,339 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Random Woods are renters, with 58.5% of residents renting and 41.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Random Woods can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Random Woods neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Random Woods?
The median home price in Random Woods is $218,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $43,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,090 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $47K a year to afford the median home price in Random Woods. The average household income in Random Woods is $68K.
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Home Trends in Random Woods, NC
On average, homes in Random Woods, Greensboro sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Random Woods, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $210,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$210,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$205,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$218,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
