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New Irving Park

New Irving Park

$560,616 Average Value
$220 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

New Irving Park is a distinguished community packed with things to do

New Irving Park is a community of stately Colonial Revival, Georgian and Federal-style homes that wind through the gentle hills and forests of north Greensboro. As the name suggests, homes here are newer than in Old Irving Park, a suburb just across from Buffalo Lake, home to many of the Gate City’s most prominent century industrialists and philanthropists. Whereas Old Irving Park’s housing stock dates as early as the late 19th century, New Irving Park buyers seek homes that date back to the 1950s. Nonetheless, the neighborhood has a reputation for prestige, affluence, and friendliness. “It’s a very warm, family oriented place where everybody knows each other’s name, but it’s still near all the amenities the city has to offer,” says Katie Rossabi, board president at the Sherwood Swim and Racquet Club in New Irving Park.
Large brick colonials with spacious front lawns on Willow Wick Dr in New Irving Park.
Large brick colonials with spacious front lawns on Willow Wick Dr in New Irving Park.
New Irving Park is a mere 3 miles away from downtown Greensboro.
New Irving Park is a mere 3 miles away from downtown Greensboro.
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Spacious interiors, traditional floorplans and lake views

The streets of New Irving Park are lined with a mix of Colonial Revival, French country style, Georgian and Federal-style builds. “Many homes have nine-foot ceilings, decorative details on the exterior, upstairs bedrooms and full bathrooms on the second floor,” says John Nosek, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway and lifelong Greensboro resident. “The layouts of most homes are traditional; there aren’t a lot of open concept plans here.” Lawns are immaculately well-kept, adorned with towering oak trees and flower gardens. Streets are wide, reflecting the neighborhood’s construction in the 1960s when suburbanization took off. “Most homes have attached garages because the neighborhood was built when garages became a big selling point,” Nosek says. “Most can fit two cars; three-car garages here are atypical.” Homes on the neighborhood's south end brush up against Buffalo Lake, which is more of an attractive bonus to the community than a source of recreation. “They don’t want you fishing there, but you wouldn’t catch much anyway,” Nosek says. The average home spans almost 3,500 square feet, substantially above the national average of 1,900. Prices reflect the neighborhood’s desirability, with single-family homes usually going for between $400,000 and $1.2 million, with waterfront and larger homes falling on the higher end. However, smaller constructions such as ranch styles, split-levels and Cape Cods can sell from $225,000 to $500,000.

Townhouses and semi-attached homes can be found in subdivisions such as Barrington Place and Land’s End on the northeast side of New Irving Park and at Philadelphia Lake Court, which overlooks the body of water of the same name. Townhouses range from $250,000 to $700,000, depending on square footage. Canaan at the Noles is a condominium community on the west end of New Irving Park. “Those condos sell like hotcakes,” Nosek says. “They all look identical, but for some, that’s the appeal.” Units typically fetch between $500,000 and $600,000.
A line of stately old colonial revivals on Waldron Dr.
A line of stately old colonial revivals on Waldron Dr.
A lovely French Country Style home is one of a few such homes in New Irving Park.
A lovely French Country Style home is one of a few such homes in New Irving Park.
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Guilford County public and private schools

Irving Park Elementary and Mendenhall Middle both receive overall B ratings from Niche, while Page High scores a B-plus. Page High offers the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, where IB students take courses from six core academic areas on top of composing an original piece of scholarship, and the Advanced Placement Diploma Program completed through attaining high scores in five AP courses and maintaining a high GPA. The Greensboro Day School sits 5 miles north of New Irving Park. Niche awards the school an A-plus and ranks it the best private kindergarten through 12th-grade school in the Greensboro area. Just a mile south of the neighborhood, St. Pius X Catholic School gives K-8 students a faith-based education, also scoring an A-plus.
Greensboro Day School is the best private K-12 school in Greensboro.
Greensboro Day School is the best private K-12 school in Greensboro.
Page High School offers the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Page High School offers the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
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The Greensboro Country Club and local parks

Located near the heart of the neighborhood, Carolina Laurel Park offers a playground, swings and a sand mound with playhouses donated by locals. The Sherwood Swim and Racquet Club southeast of the community invites members to play on 11 clay tennis courts, three of which “are the only indoor clay courts in the city,” according to Rossabi. “They’re a lot easier on the body than the hard courts.” The facility’s tennis academy teaches young athletes sportsmanship, self-confidence, and other skills that are applicable both in and outside of the game. Other amenities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a cafe. The Greensboro Country Club is nearby, featuring a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole golf course, racket courts and two swimming pools. Country Park is 3 miles east of New Irving Park. This sprawling 400-acre green space features paved and dirt walking trails, a leash-free dog park, playgrounds and more. Fishers cast lines into the park’s ponds, and couples rent pedal boats to enjoy an afternoon on the water. A free shuttle circles the park on weekends and select holidays from May to October.
The Greensboro Country Club has an 18-hole golf course and 2 swimming pools.
The Greensboro Country Club has an 18-hole golf course and 2 swimming pools.
New Irving Park residents can take a walk at the nearby Country Park.
New Irving Park residents can take a walk at the nearby Country Park.
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The shops and restaurants of Battleground Avenue

Shops and restaurants line Battleground Avenue 2 miles east of New Irving Park. Grocery stores include Harris Teeter and Aldi, but for local and organic produce, residents can visit The Fresh Market off Lawndale Drive. Stamey’s cooks their barbecue Lexington style for eight to ten hours over brick-enclosed hardwood coals. Menu items include chopped pork barbecue sandwiches, hushpuppies and peach cobbler. Salvino Cucina Italiana serves upscale Italian fare and domestic and imported wines. The Village at North Elm shopping center offers several businesses and restaurants, such as The Cherry Pit Cafe and Pie Shop, which invites patrons to dine on burgers, wraps and baked goods. Downtown Greensboro offers additional eateries and local businesses, as does the Friendly Center, an outdoor shopping mall with a cinema.
The Cherry Pit Cafe has sandwiches, fresh pies and more.
The Cherry Pit Cafe has sandwiches, fresh pies and more.
Salvino Cucina Italiana is just to the west of New Irving Park.
Salvino Cucina Italiana is just to the west of New Irving Park.
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Close to Cone Memorial Hospital and the Greensboro Urban Loop

Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital is under a 3-mile drive from the neighborhood, and Downtown Greensboro is only an additional mile south. Ramps to Interstate 840 are 3 miles north of New Irving Park. I-840 forms the northern half of the 40-mile Greensboro Urban Loop, the Gate City’s beltway. Piedmont Triad International Airport sits about 10 miles to the neighborhood’s west. Bike lanes run along Willoughby Boulevard.

Celebration of Independence Day in Kirkwood

Neighboring Kirkwood is renowned for its Fourth of July celebration, which has been running for 75 years. Festivities start the day before with Kirkstock, a small musical concert. On Independence Day, residents raise a 50-foot flag, and children doodle red, white and blue stars on the streets in chalk to mark the path for a parade.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

23 min drive

Bus

Church & Bond

Bus

Church St & Cone Blvd (Ib)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime New Irving Park US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

New Irving Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$331,428
Median Sale Price
$339,673
Median Single Family Sale Price
$335,347
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$272,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$765,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-31%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,891
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1984
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,932
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,413
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,818
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,988

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,084
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.9%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$105,123
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,078

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
61.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

3 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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