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Energetic area near downtown and an event-packed coliseum
Just three miles from Downtown, Piedmont Hills lies between some of Greensboro’s biggest attractions—the Greensboro Coliseum Complex and the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Bustling entertainment centers and fast-moving student life surround this little residential enclave. “It’s got that city energy,” says William Nicholas, a Realtor with Real Broker LLC who lives in an adjacent neighborhood. According to Nicholas, not only is the neighborhood convenient for navigating the Piedmont Triad, but it also has its own trifecta of benefits: location, price point and convenience. “You’re just a few minutes from Downtown, and there’s great access to events at the coliseum,” he says.
Take a stroll through downtown Greensboro near Piedmont Hills.
Enjoy a Greensboro Swarm game at the Greensboro Coliseum in Piedmont Hills.
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Compact midcentury homes at competitive prices
A grid of gently sloping streets comprises Piedmont Hills. Homes sit close together on tidy, narrow lots framed by mature backyard trees and sturdy oaks dotting the front lawns. “Students do rent here, but it’s mixed,” Nicholas says. “There’s people with gardens and plants in the yard, and even a few families who kept chickens.” Most of these homes were built in the mid-20th century, and since garages are a rare feature, many residents rely on on-street parking. Petite cottages and bungalows, as well as compact ranch-style homes, are common architectural styles. Most homes have an average interior space of around 1,000 square feet. Prices start at roughly $100,000 for houses needing repairs and peak at $285,000 for fully renovated properties. “Pricewise, for a neighborhood this close to Downtown to be under the $300,000 mark is incredible. It’s still affordable for a lot of people,” Nicholas says.
Traditional homes are common throughout Piedmont Hills.
Homes are nestled right next to one another in Piedmont Hills.
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The Weatherspoon Art Museum is located on the UNC Greensboro campus in Piedmont Hills.
UNC Greensboro adds a youthful spirit to the community
Guilford County Schools serves the community. Clara J. Peck Elementary is just south of the neighborhood, directly across from the homes lining Florida Street. Peck Elementary scores a C-plus from Niche, while Jackson Middle earns a C grade. Ben L. Smith High receives a C-plus. The high school is home to an Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, where career- or college-ready students can get hands-on experience and build technical skills. The University of North Carolina Greensboro is less than a mile away and enrolls roughly 14,000 undergraduate students annually. Most off-campus students live in apartments north of the neighborhood, providing a buffer between Piedmont Hills’ residential streets and the college crowds, though a few students do rent in the neighborhood. All residents can take advantage of the public university's amenities, including the rotating exhibits at the free-admission Weatherspoon Art Museum.
Enjoy a Greensboro Swarm game at the Greensboro Coliseum in Piedmont Hills.
Year-round events at the Greensboro Coliseum
Directly west of the neighborhood is an epicenter for entertainment: the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The Coliseum is home to the UNCG Spartans and the Greensboro Swarm basketball teams, the Carolina Cobras indoor football team and the Carolina Cowboys professional bull riding team. The arena and its surrounding complex host myriad events throughout the year, ranging from concerts and athletic championships to conventions and theatrical ensembles. Notably, the Central Carolina Fair draws crowds from across the city for three weeks of fried food and carnival rides in the Coliseum Complex parking lot. Though parking at the Coliseum isn’t free, lucky residents of Piedmont Hills are within walking distance of attending an event.
Greensboro Aquatic Center in Piedmont Hills features Olympic sized swimming pools.
Swim laps at the Greensboro Aquatic Center
Just south of Piedmont Hills is the Glenwood Recreation Center. This indoor facility is popular for pickup basketball games in the gym and offers after-school programs and seasonal youth sports camps. Outside, skateboarders and rollerbladers can hit the half pipe at the rec center’s modest fenced-in skate park. A lighted baseball diamond and soccer field are also tucked behind the building, with ample parking for game days. Also within the nearby Greensboro Coliseum Complex is the Greensboro Aquatic Center. This $19 million facility opened in 2011 and now hosts various competitive swimming, diving and synchronized swimming events and tournaments. The center has held swim meets for the NCAA, the YMCA and USA Diving, but the state-of-the-art facility is also open to the public. Memberships and single-day passes are available for lap or family swims, or residents can enroll in a water fitness class, schedule swim lessons or sign the kids up for swim school.
COLESIUM COUNTRY CAFE IN RAINBOW-MEADOWOOD
A country café and events at the local library
Areas around the Greensboro Coliseum Complex and near UNCG’s campus grant opportunities for shopping and dining. Just south of the neighborhood is Coliseum Shopping Center, which houses Food Lion, CVS and the Glenwood Branch Library. The library offers after-school activities such as art classes, youth clubs and even family story times. Coliseum Country Café is a down-home diner right across the street, known for its memorabilia-covered walls and country-style breakfasts beloved by locals. To the north, more eateries line Chapman Street, such as Steel Hands Brewing. This industrial brewery is known for its wood-fired pizzas and live music performances hosted in its outdoor beer garden.
Ten minutes from Downtown Greensboro
This central Greensboro neighborhood is only 3 miles from Downtown, a drive that takes roughly 10 minutes. While it’s a mostly car-dependent community, Piedmont Hills’ proximity to the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, UNCG and surrounding shopping and dining areas makes it somewhat walkable and bike-friendly. “There’s a lot within walking distance, plus there’s mass transit like buses,” Nicholas says. Interstate 40 is about a mile south, giving access to nearby areas and the Piedmont Triad International Airport, approximately 12 miles away.
Piedmont Hills is just minutes from downtown Greensboro.
Piedmont Hills sits adjacent to downtown Greensboro.
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Parks in this Area
Foust Park
Trails
Events
Springdale Park
Picnic Area
Playground
College Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Robert F. Mayer Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Steelman Park
Basketball
Lake
Tennis
Old Peck Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
20 min drive
Bus
W Gate City & Warren
Bus
W Gate City & Van Wert
Bus
W Gate City & S Chapman
Bus
Florida & Coliseum (Ob)
Bus
Florida & Van Wert (Ob)
Bus
W Gate City & S Josephine Boyd (Ib)
Piedmont Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Piedmont Hills, Greensboro sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Piedmont Hills, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $175,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$199,000
Median Sale Price
$175,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
390
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,034
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,027
Median Age
33
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,764
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,192
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.7%
College Graduates
27.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
43/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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