$227,017Average Value$162Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
A quiet-paced community
The intersection of Cherry Lane and Countryside Drive in Rankin Area is as amicable as it sounds. This is a slow-paced neighborhood, with just a handful of streets, a couple of stoplights and a single gas station less than 5 miles from Greensboro’s bustling city center. Aside from the whistle of an occasional train on nearby tracks, Rankin is a peaceful place with sizable lots, mature shade trees, quiet streets and sidewalks. In early spring, azalea blossoms turn many front yards into a riot of pastel colors.
The Saura and Keyauwee Indians were the first inhabitants of the general area. European settlers arrived in the 1700s. In 1898, Revolution Mill, the first flannel mill in the South was opened by Moses and Ceasar Cone. Just 2 miles from Rankin Area, the mill helped make the Greensboro region the center of the North Carolina textile industry. Although the mill was shuttered in 1984, it has recently undergone a revival into a multi-use space, home to restaurants, businesses and cultural events.
Solid homes on a spacious lots
Throughout Rankin Area one finds a variety of brick ranch-style homes of 2,000 square feet or less built between the 1940s and 1970s. Houses on Rankin Road have some of the area’s larger lots, often more than a half-acre. Off Rankin Road is the area’s only official subdivision – Coventry Glen. Here, houses sit on woodsy lots under the shade of trees on Cherry Lane. For the most part, property values in the Rankin Area are consistent. A 3-bedroom ranch may sell for $190,000, while a 4-bedroom brick colonial may run about $320,000.
“Rankin is a very charming neighborhood with a lot of well-built older homes that are being upgraded,” says Alina Spaulding, a Broker with Berkshire Hathaway and longtime resident of Greensboro. “With large lots and a price point just over $220,000, this is a great place for everyone — young families, singles and retirees.”
Primary and secondary schools
Rankin Elementary School is within walking distance for most students. The school holds a C-plus rating from Niche. Eastern Guilford Middle School has a B-minus rating. High school students in Rankin will likely attend Eastern Guilford High School, which has a C-plus rating. In June 2023, the school’s athletic facilities and weight room were renovated, thanks in part to the Cal Ripken Foundation. The remodel may have contributed to the school winning the 2024 N.C. High School Athletic Association dual-team wrestling state championship.
Parks, playgrounds and clinics
Joe Davis Park is a short walk from the neighborhood. The 7-acre park has a softball field, playground equipment and a walking path. Two miles north on Yanceyville Street is the Craft Community Recreation Center. The center holds several activities and classes, including a book club, adult hockey and teen dance team – all free to the public. Kids can join several youth sports leagues, including seasonal cheerleading and basketball. For more options, the city-owned and operated Greensboro Sportsplex is nearby, offering various classes and clinics such as youth summer basketball camps.
Shopping centers and local eateries
Rankin is within a few miles of several retail centers. Just off East Cone Boulevard are the Shops of Pyramids Village. Shoppers can pick up groceries at the Walmart Supercenter, do some thrifting at Rainbow or get their nails done at No. 1 Spa Nails. North Elm Village features a Harris Teeter. The Cherry Pit Café and Pie Shop specializes in homemade pies, from key lime and lemon meringue to apple and triple berry. Taqueira La Oaxaqueña Foods is located right in Rankin Area. Locals recommend the street tacos.
From stilettos to static displays
Local shoe fanatics will want to don their best stilettos in May for the Wine, Women and Shoes Festival benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities. Held at nearby Winston-Salem’s Legacy Stables, the event features a boutique marketplace, fashion show and a contest for the best shoes. In September, Goldsboro celebrates Freedom Fest, a patriotic tribute to military personnel and first responders. The one-day event features entertainment, static displays, a kids’ play zone, food trucks and a beer garden.
Several local thoroughfares lead to downtown Greensboro from Rankin Area. Piedmont Triad Internation
Several local thoroughfares lead to downtown Greensboro from Rankin Area. Piedmont Triad International Airport is 14 miles west via Interstate 80. The Greensboro Transit Authority provides bus service. Winston-Salem is 33 miles west. U.S. Highway 29 provides access to major interstate highways. This is a car dependent neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Joe Davis Park
Northside Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
O Henry Oaks Park
Smith Community Park
Brightwood Park
Murchie Park
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
25 min drive
Bus
Summit & Spry
Bus
Summit & Rankin
Bus
Summit & Cherry
Bus
Yanceyville & Rankin
Rankin Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rankin Area, Greensboro sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Rankin Area, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $247,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
998
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,880
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,397
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%
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®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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