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Random Woods

Random Woods

$206,806 Average Value
$149 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale
Random Woods has a hearty tree canopy.
Random Woods has a hearty tree canopy.

Random Woods has a practical location between I-40 and retail corridor

Living up to its name, Random Woods is an unplanned collection of homes, townhouses, green spaces and industrial businesses. However, the Greensboro neighborhood borders two roads with very deliberate uses. West Gate City Boulevard, which passes Random Woods to the south, is a key commercial corridor with chain retailers, locally owned restaurants and one of the city's largest shopping malls. Meanwhile, Interstate 40 runs along the northern edge of the neighborhood as the highway cuts across Greensboro and much of the state of North Carolina. Both roads add a degree of practicality organization to this seemingly randomly planned neighborhood.

Midcentury homes and townhouses with open layouts

Random Woods primarily features midcentury ranch-style homes and split-level designs on compact lots under half an acre. Single-family homes usually sell from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$200,000s. There are also dozens of townhomes with distinct designs, says Danielle White, a broker with Heritage Realty Co. "They have very open layouts, with niche walls and other accents that make them special." There has only been one recently sold townhouse, which sold in the lower $200,000s.

Townhomes are some of the newest properties in Random Woods.
Townhomes are some of the newest properties in Random Woods.
Random Woods has older split-level homes that have been remodeled.
Random Woods has older split-level homes that have been remodeled.
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Desserts and Four Seasons Town Centre along West Gate City Boulevard

Just south of Random Woods, shopping centers and strip malls on either side of West Gate City Boulevard host are home to a variety of stores and restaurants. They include:

  • Bánh Mì Saigon, a family-owned Vietnamese sandwich shop
  • Drizzle, a coffee shop and dessert bakery
  • La Casita Mexican Antojitos, a destination for classics favorites such as empanadas and chilaquiles
  • Li Ming’s Global Mart, an Asian grocery store with a bakery and fresh seafood
West Gate City Boulevard continues east to Four Seasons Town Centre, an indoor mall with more than 100 stores. A day at the mall can include browsing fashion brands, shopping at department stores such as JCPenney or having an entertaining outing to Round1 Bowling & Arcade.

Bahn Mi Saigon near Random Woods has been in Greensboro for 30 years.
Bahn Mi Saigon near Random Woods has been in Greensboro for 30 years.
Have a delicious lunch at La Casita Mexican Antojitos in Greensboro.
Have a delicious lunch at La Casita Mexican Antojitos in Greensboro.
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Bus stops and Greensboro Urban Loop aid travel around the city

The neighborhood is 6 miles from Downtown Greensboro, a trip you can make by car or by catching one of the Greensboro Transit Agency buses that stop in the neighborhood. Interstate 40 and Greensboro Urban Loop, both nearby, facilitate travel throughout the metro area, including to Piedmont Triad International Airport, 13 miles away.

Airlines fly nonstop to more than a dozen cities from Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Airlines fly nonstop to more than a dozen cities from Piedmont Triad International Airport.
For a quick commute around Greensboro, take the bus from Random Woods.
For a quick commute around Greensboro, take the bus from Random Woods.
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Hunter Hills Park has open green space.
Hunter Hills Park has open green space.

Things to do outdoors for Random Woods residents

A tree thicket conceals Random Woods Park, home to a playground and a basketball court. Other green spaces within 3 miles of Random Woods include:

  • Hester Park, which centers around a stocked fishing lake
  • Hunter Hills Park, a playground and basketball court alongside a creek
  • Smith Soccer Complex, a cluster of fields used for games and practices

Career education options at Ragsdale High School

Random Woods is part of the Guilford County Schools system, which includes the neighborhood's Alderman Elementary School. At Ragsdale High School, students can enroll in one of several career education pathways. The high school specializes in law- and public safety-related career pathways, such as emergency medical technology and law & justice.

Alderman Elementary School is on Chateau Drive in the neighborhood.
Alderman Elementary School is on Chateau Drive in the neighborhood.
Ragsdale High School gets a B grade from Niche.
Ragsdale High School gets a B grade from Niche.
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Crowds head to First Horizon Coliseum.
Crowds head to First Horizon Coliseum.

Artisans and basketball teams come to First Horizon Coliseum

Random Woods is 3 miles from First Horizon Coliseum, one of the city's major event venues. For the past 50 years, the Craftsmen's Christmas Classic has drawn hundreds of artisans from around the nation to sell everything from tree-shaped lamps to puzzles carved out of wood. In addition, monster truck shows, concerts and college basketball games draw crowds to the coliseum.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

19 min drive

Bus

W Gate City & Bernau

Bus

W Gate City/Bernau

Bus

W Gate City & Romaine (Ob)

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
811
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,305
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,327
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
2
Median Rent
$1,760
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,663
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,663
Median Condo Rent
$1,450
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,450

Demographics

Total Population
3,260
Median Age
34
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,309
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$68,339

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.1%
College Graduates
18.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.9%
% Population in Labor Force
78.1%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
8''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Minimal public transit

Transit®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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