$174,710Average Value$137Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Benjamin Benson has a strong location on Greensboro's south side
Benjamin Benson stands out for its location within 2 miles of several important Greensboro destinations. They include Downtown Greensboro, where many people work, shop and spend evenings out on the town. Bennett College and North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University are close enough that college students are drawn to the neighborhood. The community is also located near major roadways that help provide quick connections to both downtown and other parts of the Greensboro area.
Small homes line the streets in Benjamin Benson.
A look at homes and prices in Benjamin Benson
Benjamin Benson is a neighborhood of single-family homes built in the 1950s and '60s. Ranch-style architecture and hardwood floors are common. Homes typically stand on small lots with fenced-in, shaded backyards. Fixer-uppers have recently sold as low as the mid-$80,000s, but turnkey homes usually sell in the lower $200,000s.
Enjoying games and good times at Boxcar Bar + Arcade.
Southside's restaurants, bars and shops are nearby
It's just over a mile to Southside, a downtown-adjacent neighborhood full of boutique shops and nightlife destinations. Examples of places to go include:
Boxcar Bar + Arcade, a combination of an arcade, bar and pizzeria
Lee | Wrangler, a shop selling items from two denim brands
The Bearded Goat, a casual bar with an extensive whiskey selection
Vintage to Vogue, a curated selection of consigned clothes and accessories
Ziggy's, a venue for rock and reggae concerts
The closest grocery store is a Food Lion 2 miles away in Eastside Park.
An aerial view of Benjamin Benson's Windsor Community Recreation Center.
Recreation ranges from the Downtown Greenway to a public library
Take your bike half a mile west to cruise the Downtown Greenway, a 4-mile loop that connects parks and public artwork that surround the city center. Benjamin Benson is a mile from Gillespie Golf Course, a nine-hole course and driving range that are open to the public. Members of the community can spend time with each out at the Vance Chavis library, which holds book clubs and family play time events, and Windsor Community Recreation Center. “It’s a community that does look out for each other,” says Erica Chadwick, the recreation center’s supervisor. “There’s a community group that meets every Saturday and they do different things within that community... They help provide for the seniors. They provide programs and special events for our youth."
Downtown Greensboro is one of the city's main employment hubs.
Major Greensboro roadways pass through the neighborhood
Benjamin Benson is 2 miles from downtown, and Greensboro Transit Agency buses provide service between the neighborhood and the city center. East Gate City Boulevard and North O'Henry Boulevard run through Benjamin Benson, connecting the community to Interstate 40, an important highway for traveling across the city and the state.
Hairston Middle School is just over 3 miles from Benjamin Benson.
STEM education at Hairston Middle School
Benjamin Benson is served by the Guilford County Schools district. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders enrolled in the district are assigned to Hairston Middle School, which has an Innovative Sciences program that emphasizes a STEM curriculum. Students engage in hands-on learning and study potential careers in STEM fields.
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Benjamin Benson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benjamin Benson, Greensboro sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Benjamin Benson, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $176,500, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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