Why Live in Rosewood
Rosewood, a neighborhood in Greensboro, is situated two miles northeast of downtown and is bordered by North O. Henry Boulevard, Summit Avenue, and Wendover Avenue East. Established in 1928, the area features bungalows, ranch-style homes, and National-style builds, primarily from the 1940s and '50s, with some dating back to the 1920s and others from the 2000s. These single-story homes are typically under 1,000 square feet with two bedrooms, making them suitable for first-time homebuyers. The neighborhood has undergone rehabilitation efforts, including the development of Rosewood Park, a one-acre green space with a playground, picnic tables, and a paved trail. Rosewood is less than a mile from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and about a mile from Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. The Greensboro Transit Agency bus route 6 provides access to downtown and Guilford Plaza. Northeast Shopping Center, located at Summit and East Bessemer Avenues, offers stores like Compare Foods, Walgreens, and Dollar Tree, along with several fast-food options. Dining highlights include Monk’s, Luxe Soulfood and Cocktails, Pizzeria L'Italiano, and Crafted. For recreation, residents can visit Autumn Park, Village at Northside Park, and the Greensboro Sportsplex. Page High, a highly rated school, offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The neighborhood is also close to several annual events in downtown Greensboro, such as the North Carolina Folk Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosewood a good place to live?
Rosewood is a good place to live. Rosewood is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. Rosewood is a suburban neighborhood. Rosewood has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.7 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $40,710 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 6.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Rosewood are renters, with 66.2% of residents renting and 33.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Rosewood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Rosewood neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Rosewood?
The median home price in Rosewood is $185,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $37,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $940 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $40K a year to afford the median home price in Rosewood. The average household income in Rosewood is $41K.
What are the best public schools in Rosewood?
The best public schools that serve Rosewood are:
- Grimsley High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Page High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Irving Park Elementary School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the best private schools in Rosewood?
The best private schools that serve Rosewood are:
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Home Trends in Rosewood, NC
On average, homes in Rosewood, Greensboro sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Rosewood, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$180,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$180,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$185,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%
