Why Live in Spicewood
North Greensboro’s Spicewood is experiencing growth with new townhouses and housing developments. Surrounded by upscale homes, shopping centers and business parks, the neighborhood features a mix of Minimal Traditional and national-style homes, often with detached garages and materials like brick and vinyl siding. New Traditional homes with attached garages are also prevalent. Spicewood is conveniently located near major thoroughfares, with North Elm Street providing a 4-mile route to Downtown Greensboro and easy access to Interstate 840. Public transportation is available via Greensboro Transit Agency. Jesse Wharton Elementary and Page High are highly rated schools serving the area. A variety of shops and dining options, such as Santa Fe Mexican Grill and Mediterraneo, are located at the intersection of North Elm Street and Pisgah Church Road. Sheridan Park offers recreational space with a playground and softball field, while Country Park, a short drive away, provides extensive trails and picnic areas. Skateland USA North and Craft Community Recreation Center offer additional leisure activities. Lake Jeanette is nearby and features a swim and tennis club with boat rentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spicewood a good place to live?
Spicewood is a good place to live. Spicewood is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Spicewood is a suburban neighborhood. Spicewood has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.7 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $61,880 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 39.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Spicewood are renters, with 83% of residents renting and 17% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Spicewood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Spicewood neighborhood guide.
Is Spicewood, NC a safe neighborhood?
Spicewood, NC is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Spicewood?
The median home price in Spicewood is $231,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $46,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.36%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,150 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $49K a year to afford the median home price in Spicewood. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Spicewood is $62K.
What are the best public schools in Spicewood?
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Home Trends in Spicewood, NC
On average, homes in Spicewood, Greensboro sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Spicewood, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $226,750, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$226,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$226,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$231,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
20%