The Grid
Neighborhood in Greenville, North Carolina
Pitt County 27858
A mix of student rentals, condos and single-family homes
True to its name, The Grid’s residential streets are laid out in a neat pattern. They’re lined with modest, closely spaced Minimal Traditional and ranch-style homes, as well as Colonial Revivals and Craftsman bungalows. “There’s a mixture of brick and vinyl siding, and most fall between 1,500 and 2,000 square feet,” says Toler . There are also a few condo buildings and townhomes available, many of which are about the same size. Prices for condos, townhomes and single-family homes start at around $120,000 and can climb to about $625,000. Prices are largely dependent on size, age and condition, but condos and townhomes typically go for between $120,000 and $145,000 while standalone, single-family homes tend to sell for between $350,000 and $625,000. Flagship Realty Group’s Cedrick Lee says that homes on the low end of the price spectrum are older, less well-maintained and appeal to investors who are looking to flip properties and turn them into student rentals.Recreation along the Tar River
Woodlawn Park, off North Woodlawn Avenue, offers a picnic shelter and an ADA-accessible playground within a mile of most homes. Nearby, the Greenville Community Garden features reservable plots of land on which locals can grow their own herbs, produce and flowers. Just a few blocks away, Town Common sprawls over more than 20 acres of the riverfront. It’s the city’s central park, featuring Tar River Greenway access and waterfront amenities such as fishing and boating. “The river connects to the Pamlico Sound, in Washington, North Carolina. People can boat from here all the way there,” says Deigan. “There are also tons of events at the outdoor theater in Town Common,” she says, referring to the Greenville Toyota Amphitheater. In the summer, there are the Sunday in the Park and Concert on the Common live music series. The annual Pirate Fest takes over the park each April, with live music at the amphitheater, sword-fighting demonstrations and Renaissance Faire-esque pirate encampments. On the ECU campus, near the south side of The Grid, the Eakin Student Recreation Center has a gym and indoor swimming pool. Youth and adult swim lessons there are available to the wider Greenville community.
Pitt County grade schools, East Carolina University
Wahl-Coats Elementary School of the Arts and Eppes Middle School both earn C-pluses from Niche. Rose High School gets a B-plus. Rose High offers a variety of extracurriculars to students, including Aspiring Authors Club, drama, Future Health Professionals Club and Pitt Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Wahl-Coats Elementary is conveniently located within half a mile of most homes in the neighborhood, off East Fifth Street. A few blocks east, Saint Peter Catholic School is a private, parochial school that serves students between preschool and eighth grade.East Carolina University is just half a mile south of The Grid. The public university offers 86 undergraduate, 68 graduate and 19 doctoral/professional degree programs. In 2024, ECU earned a spot on The Princeton Review’s list of the best 389 colleges in the country. Toler says proximity to the ECU campus is a large part of The Grid’s appeal to homebuyers. She adds that the university’s sporting events are a big deal here, and in Greenville as a whole, too. “The East Carolina Pirates are a big deal, especially baseball,” says Toler. The baseball stadium is about a mile and a half south of The Grid.
Overlooking ECU and the Tar Riverfront
East Carolina University’s main campus is within 2 miles of most homes in The Grid. It’s between a 20 and 30-minute walk or a 5-minute drive away from the farthest point in the neighborhood. The Uptown District, home of the ECU Research & Innovation Campus (ECRIC), is about a mile west of home. Greenville Area Transit (GREAT) bus stops are scattered along main thoroughfares such as East Fifth and East First Streets. The Pitt-Greenville Airport is not far either, at less than 4 miles north across the Tar River, which runs along the neighborhood's north side. Residents can take US Route 13 north to the airport. The main thoroughfare is just a few miles west of The Grid.Walkable to the Uptown District nightlife scene
For groceries and other everyday essentials, there’s a Publix about 2 miles south. It’s across the street from the Greenville Mall and surrounded by big box-style shopping options and national chain restaurants. For local flavor, The Grid residents can stick close to home. The Uptown Social District, Uptown District for short, is just a mile west of most homes. It’s Greenville’s eclectic downtown business district, home to popular dining and nightlife spots. Jack Brown’s is a favorite among ECU students for its burgers and beer. Nearby, Christy’s Euro Pub offers a moody Old English tavern-style atmosphere, a full bar and an extensive menu featuring items from soft pretzels to tacos. The Scullery Coffee House & Creamery, also close by, offers essentials for starting and ending the day: coffee and homemade ice cream.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Misti Hignite
Misti Hignite
Keller Williams Realty Points East
(252) 417-2682
144 Total Sales
4 in The Grid
$69K - $143K Price Range
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Carolyn Lyne
Carolyn Lyne
East Carolina Real Estate Group
(252) 999-9082
54 Total Sales
1 in The Grid
$75,000 Price
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Scott Sawyer
SS
Scott Sawyer
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
(910) 406-6376
112 Total Sales
1 in The Grid
$210,000 Price
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Connally Branch
Connally Branch
Responds QuicklyCLARK BRANCH REALTORS
(252) 417-2847
87 Total Sales
1 in The Grid
$135,200 Price
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Blair Turner
BT
Blair Turner
Responds QuicklyTurner Realty Team
(252) 675-4407
28 Total Sales
2 in The Grid
$190K - $191K Price Range
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Ida Stox
Ida Stox
Responds QuicklyEmerald Coast Realty, LLC
(252) 417-2365
31 Total Sales
1 in The Grid
$240,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Greenville Off-Leash Dog Area Park
Town Common
Wildwood Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Lake
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The Grid | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The Grid Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Grid, Greenville sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in The Grid, Greenville over the last 12 months is $258,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$258,500
Median Sale Price
$258,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$169,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,006
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,698
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,072
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
967
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$559 - $758 per month
- The District at Tar River
- 2-4 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 1,050+ Sq Ft
- 1725 E 1st St
- Greenville, NC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,078
Median Age
27
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,765
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,469
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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