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Growing suburb north of East Market Street
Roughly shaped like a triangle, Bessemer sits mostly between North O. Henry Boulevard, East Market Street and Wendover Avenue East. It’s a promising residential neighborhood just 2 miles from downtown Greensboro. Danielle White, broker with Heritage Realty, who has been selling homes for 28 years, acknowledges that home renovations funded by the City of Greensboro and East Greensboro Now, a development corporation, have encouraged community members to stick around and new buyers to move in. “There’s a lot of growth going on here that makes it an exciting place to be,” she says.
From the air you can see the proximity of Downtown Greensboro in Bessemer NC.
Downtown Greensboro gives us a beautiful post in Bessemer NC.
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Smaller homes at lower-than-average price points
The community takes its name from its primary thoroughfare, East Bessemer Avenue. Usually, streets and driveways are on the narrower side, with some residents choosing to park on their lawns. Bungalows, Cape Cods and Minimal Traditional homes stand by the neighborhood’s sidewalk-free streets. The average square footage of a single-family home is around 1,200, well below the national average of roughly 1,900. Projects led by the City of Greensboro and East Greensboro Now have enabled major renovations to many of the neighborhood’s homes. Other initiatives include the Affordable Housing Program, a plan to give homebuyers quality options within their budget. Prices go from $40,000 to $250,000, depending on condition and year of construction. This is well below the Greensboro metro area’s average home value of $300,000. Bessemer's CAP Index crime score is 8 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4, with a 9 in violent crime.
Homes in Bessemer have manicured lawns.
Rancher style home in Bessemer.
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U.S. 70 and local bus routes grant commuting options
U.S. Route 70, known as Wendover Avenue East, marks the neighborhood's northern edge. U.S. 70 runs 2 miles east to Interstate 840. Along with Interstate 85, I-840 forms a 40-mile beltway around Greensboro. Interstate 40, a major east-west highway, is 4 miles to the south. Two Greensboro Transit Agency bus lines pass through the neighborhood. Route 1 follows East Market Street up to Guilford Technical Community College and down to the shopping centers at The Thicket, passing through downtown. Route 14 serves residents on the neighborhood's west side, leading to the downtown Greensboro station.
Neighbors in Bessemer have public transportation option.
Guilford Technical Community College’s Greensboro campus is in the Bessemer neighborhood.
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Barber Park and Gateway Gardens
The Greensboro Sportsplex is a 3-mile drive north and offers an indoor gym for basketball and volleyball. The facility offers youth sports programs and is also available for open play. Three miles to the south of Bessemer, Barber Park spans 55 acres and offers a splash pad, forested walking trails and playgrounds. The park is also the site of Penn Wright Baseball Stadium, where Greensboro’s Eastern Bronco League plays, and an amphitheater for concerts and special events. Gateway Gardens is just across the street. Run by a local nonprofit, the 11-acre green space is decorated with sculptures and topiaries. “It’s such a pretty place with so many events,” White says. “There have been drone shows that draw a lot of people, and the Police and Fire Departments’ popular Safety Town events teaches kids how to stay safe. But people also like it just to go on walks because it’s such a nice spot.”
Gateway garden is a place with beautiful and well-kept gardens
An aerial view of the entire Barber park with its attractions
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Locally owned restaurants along Bessemer Avenue
A Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Walgreens sit on the neighborhood's east side, while a Food Lion is off East Market Street near Bessemer’s south. Golf Coast International Market specializes in groceries and textiles primarily from West Africa. Several local restaurants line East Bessemer Avenue. Boss Hog’s Bar-B-Que serves up wings, ribs and soul food favorites, while Fox Pizza & Subs offers New York-style pies, calzones, pasta and more. Beyond North O. Henry Boulevard, diners will find a cluster of national chains and local establishments from Biscuitville and Arby’s to Elizabeth’s Pizza.
Walgreens sits on the east side of Bessemer.
Elizabeth’s Pizza is a locally owned favorite in Bessemer.
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A historic Black high school and an HBCU
Bessemer is zoned for two prekindergarten through fifth-grade schools, Waldo C. Falkener Sr. Elementary and Bessemer Elementary. These two schools, along with Otis L. Hairston Sr. Middle, receive C ratings from Niche. All three institutions are within a 3-mile drive of all homes. Constructed in 1929 and serving as a high school for Black students during segregation, James B. Dudley High’s campus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Dudley High earns a C-plus from Niche. Guilford Technical Community College’s Greensboro campus is on the other side of U.S. Route 70. The historically Black North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is just west of North O. Henry Boulevard. The university hosts year-round events, including the i-Fest: An International Festival and Aggie Pride homecoming events for alumni and students.
Bessemer E S sign
James Dudley High School
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A merry Christmas in downtown Greensboro
Bessemer is just east of downtown Greensboro, where many of the city’s largest events happen. When it's Christmas, residents gather at Center City Park to sing songs, meet Santa Claus, and admire a brilliant Christmas tree as part of the Festival of Lights. Ornate floats, Macy's-style balloons and marching bands file through the streets during the Holiday Parade in early December.
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Parks in this Area
Barber Park
Trails
Playground
Rosewood Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Cumberland Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Gateway Gardens
Heath Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
27 min drive
Bus
E Bessemer & Huffman (Ib)
Bus
Huffine Mill & E Bessemer
Bus
Holt & Calumet
Bus
N English & Kentwood
Bus
E Market & Itg Brands
Bus
E Bessemer & Winston
Bus
Holt & Beck
Bessemer Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bessemer, Greensboro sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bessemer, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $255,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,454
Median Age
34
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,715
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$27,941
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.6%
College Graduates
3.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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