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From African American mill village to convenient location close to downtown Greensboro
Like many of the neighborhoods around it, East White Oak owes its creation to the various mills owned and operated by brothers Moses and Ceasar Cone, titans in the American textiles industry. The Cone Mills White Oak Plant was the largest, a major manufacturer of selvedge denim – a high-quality of denim with a “self-edge” to prevent fraying – named after a prominent 200-year-old oak tree. Several company villages were built surrounding the mills, and East White Oak was one of them, though most of the original homes have been torn down. “East White Oak was originally a mill village for the African American workers at Cone Mills. Over the years, it has become more diverse and multicultural,” says Alice Drake, financial management director at the East White Oak Community Center. Today, buyers are brought to the neighborhood to enjoy a short commute to downtown Greensboro and shopping centers and participate in the community programming offered by the community center.
An abandoned mill surrounded by trees in East White Oak.
East White Oak has easy access to downtown Greensboro.
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A small community with modest homes on modest lots
A smaller suburb, East White Oak has fewer than 150 homes and a quiet housing market. Streets follow a gridded layout and branch off White Street. Almost all homes are bungalows or ranch-style, with the occasional Cape Cod or two-story Colonial Revival. Most were constructed in the 1990s or early 2000s, but along White Street is a strip of cottages from the ‘50s. The average home offers just under 1,200 square feet of interior space, which is well below the national average of about 1,900. The median lot size is roughly 7,840 square feet, or less than a quarter of an acre. Several homes have front porches. Homes are priced between $160,000 and $225,000.
A line of houses with chimneys in East White Oak.
A bungalow house with a small front porch and bushes in the front yard.
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Driving down U.S. 29 or taking the bus
U.S. Route 29 bounds the neighborhood to the west and Interstate 840 is a few miles east. Along with Interstates 85 and 73, I-840 forms a beltway around Greensboro. Downtown Greensboro is a 3-mile drive south via U.S. 29. Greensboro Transit Agency bus line 14 runs along Phillips Avenue just south of the community. This bus route leads to destinations throughout downtown. All residents are within a 3-mile drive of Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
The busy interstate 29 right next to East White Oak.
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital is a 3 mile drive from the East White Oak neighborhood.
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The East White Oak Community Center brings neighbors together
Formerly Cone Mills’ schoolhouse, the East White Oak Community Center now serves as a neighborhood events center. “We’re now an affordable rental venue for community residents. The center is available for celebratory events, including family reunions and holiday dinners.. Two churches hold weekly services on the site,” Drake says. “Grant funding has enabled the center to create an art studio which will host art classes for the community, with an emphasis on older adults. In addition, there will also be language classes, technology literacy for older adults and a tutorial program for youth.” The center is also home to a mini museum with a permanent exhibit honoring David Richmond of the Greensboro Four, the four organizers of a sit-in to protest racial segregation, and “Tightly Woven,” an exhibit which celebrates the East White Oak community. Located only half a mile south of East White Oak, Autumn Park offers a small playground, benches and an open field for play. There’s also the Village at Northside Park, another pocket park with a small playground and a community garden. The Greensboro Sportsplex invites athletes to play on basketball and volleyball courts as well as four indoor soccer fields and roller hockey rink. Various youth and adult teams play at the facility, which is also available for open play.
A colorful children's mural at the East White Oak Community Center.
Autumn Park offers a small park near East White Oak.
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Revolution Mill as a multi-use complex with restaurants and more
The Shoppes at Pyramid Village is about 2 miles north of the neighborhood, offering a Walmart Supercenter, Dollar Tree and Monk’s, a fast-casual restaurant known for their cheesesteaks and cheeseburgers. Across East Cone Boulevard are a Lowe’s Home Improvement and several fast-food establishments. Down Summit Avenue, Northeast Shopping Center is home to a Compare Foods, Walgreens and other stores and eateries. Additional restaurants are by the Golden Gate Shopping Center, such as Shrimply Delicious Seafood and Ghassan’s Fresh Mediterranean Eats. There’s also Revolution Mill, a former cotton mill which is now a multi-use complex with businesses, apartments and eating options such as Cugino Forno Pizzeria and Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie.
The Rainbow clothes store and other shops at the Pyramid Village.
Revolution Mill is a former cotton mill turned into a multi-use complex near East Whit Oak.
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Page High’s extracurriculars and an HBCU
Cone Elementary receives a C rating from Niche. C-plus-rated Melvin C. Swann Jr. Middle is currently closed as a new campus is built. Students can alternatively attend Kiser Middle or Mendenhall Middle, both of which get B ratings. B-plus-rated Page High offers more than 30 student clubs including Doctors of Tomorrow, Math Honor Society and ultimate frisbee. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 4 miles southwest. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a historic Black higher education institute, is 2 miles south of East White Oak. The university hosts annual events for alumni and students including homecoming events and the largest city-managed event, the Aggie FanFest. The event hosts the Blue and Gold Marching Machine band, vendors and other entertainment.
Mendenhall Middle School serves students 6-8th grade.
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Crime
East White Oak has an overall CAP Index crime score of 9 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4 and scores a 9 or higher in several categories such as violent crime. In addition to Neighborhood Watch Program, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spearheads community initiatives such as Right Moves for Youth.
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Parks in this Area
Joe Davis Park
Northside Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Rosewood Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
O Henry Oaks Park
Smith Community Park
Murchie Park
Autumn Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
27 min drive
East White Oak Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East White Oak, Greensboro sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East White Oak, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $155,000, down 61% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Back on the Market at no fault to seller. Welcome to 1 Partnership Court. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has been completely updated and ready for a new owner. The home has a new roof, HVAC, windows, cabinetry (kitchen and bathroom), flooring, SS appliances, paint, and decking. The half bath was converted to a whole bath that was permitted and inspected. This is an affordable housing solution
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
395
Median Age
32
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,114
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,567
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.7%
College Graduates
7.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
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®
16/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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