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Spring Valley

Spring Valley

$195,009 Average Value
$190 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Spring Valley's relaxed suburban living near downtown Greensboro

Less than 5 miles south of Greensboro's lively city center is the calm, slow-paced residential neighborhood of Spring Valley. Home to its own scenic park and close to plenty of shopping and dining, Spring Valley presents a suburban experience without sacrificing access to city entertainment and amenities. Shopping centers on Randleman Road make it quick to eat out or take care of your shopping, and Interstate 40 offers a direct route across the metro area.

Midcentury homes with renovations

Spring Valley is made up primarily of single-family homes built in the 1960s. Brick ranch-style homes are common throughout the area, and split-level designs also appear regularly. Hardwood floors, sunrooms and fenced backyards are frequent features across homes. Many homes have been updated over the years, including renovated kitchens and updated bathrooms. Move-in-ready properties sell from the lower to the upper $200,000s. Spring Valley Park and other patches of woodlands separate the homes from nearby shopping centers and highways. "Nowadays in Greensboro there's a lot of development, but you'll still find a lot of quiet, wooded areas like this," says Claudia Valencia, a broker with Carolina Home Partners by eXp Realty.

Spring Valley Park in the neighborhood and greenways nearby

Spring Valley Park spans 5 acres around South Buffalo Creek, and a playground sits on one side of the creek and a basketball court on the other. Just up the road from Spring Valley, Old Peck Park has a softball field. Leagues such as Stonewall Sports Greensboro, an LGBTQ+-friendly adult sports organization, use the field for games of kickball and volleyball. The neighborhood is a five-minute bike ride from the Southeast Greenway, which links to Greensboro's 100 miles of walking and cycling trails. “It's a big community of cyclers we have here,” says Terrie Booker, who is the broker of Booker Realty and has sold homes in Spring Valley.

Robotics and manufacturing education at Guilford County Schools

Nearby public schools emphasize technology and career preparation. Foust Elementary School identifies as a gaming and robotics school, giving children early exposure to topics such as coding and animation. Smith High School is home to a career academy focused on advanced manufacturing and engineering, and students who join get hand-on training in machining and fabrication, as well as opportunities to intern with businesses and earn industry certifications.

Restaurants serving Southern comfort food

Spring Valley has a neighborhood diner, with additional dining options just outside the neighborhood. You can grab a bite at these spots:

  • Biscuitville, a Greensboro-based Southern breakfast fast-food chain
  • Spring Valley Restaurant, a family-style diner serving biscuits and fried chicken
  • Stephanie's, a comfort food joint serving pork chop sandwiches from a drive-through
  • Taqueria El Torito, a quick-service spot with birria tacos
There's a Save A Lot grocery store on the east side of the neighborhood, and stores such as Dollar General and Walgreens line nearby Randleman Road. Two miles away, more than 100 stores fill Four Seasons Town Centre, a three-story indoor mall home to Round1 Bowling & Arcade.

I-40 and Freeman Mill Road connect to the airport, downtown

Spring Valley is near a few key roadways, namely Interstate 40. The interstate takes drives west toward Piedmont Triad International Airport, about 15 miles away. Freeman Mill Road leads 3 miles north from Spring Valley to Downtown Greensboro. The only nearby public transit option is a bus route that travels along Randleman Road, located on the far east end of the neighborhood, and includes downtown stops.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

20 min drive

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Spring Valley US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
404
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,281
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,057
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

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 Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
2
Median Rent
$1,200
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,325
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,325
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,200
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,200
Median Condo Rent
$1,350
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,350

Demographics

Total Population
1,079
Median Age
43
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$40,104
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$51,684

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.6%
College Graduates
15.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.6%

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

Limited public transit

Transit®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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