Pleasant Garden

Pleasant Garden

Located in Guilford County

$317,496 Average Value
$194 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

A close-knit rural community

Pleasant Garden is an expansive rural community covered in railroad tracks and rolling farmland. The bucolic community was settled in 1786 and was slow to develop, not officially incorporated until 1997. Now home to just over 5,000 residents, this community features the close-knit feel of a small town in the scenic countryside. "Pleasant Garden is a prime location to live a more country-centered life," says Jasmine Bowen, the town's recreation and events coordinator. "It's as close as you can get to being off the beaten path while not too far from everything."

Pleasant Garden offers rural living only a short drive from downtown Greensboro.
Pleasant Garden offers rural living only a short drive from downtown Greensboro.
Pleasant Garden was first settled in 1757.
Pleasant Garden was first settled in 1757.
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Established housing and big, private lots

"There are some really nice homes here with huge lots. I have a friend who lives at the dead end of a street surrounded by woods and absolutely loves it," Bowen says. Houses include ranch styles and traditional colonials from the 1940s through the late '80s. Pleasant Garden is predominantly rural, so residents are scattered on big, woodsy lots. While some property owners have about a half-acre, others have upwards of 15. And a few farms cover over 50 acres. Housing prices range between $200,000 to $500,000, with larger lots having higher price tags. Homes typically last about a month on the market before selling.

Homeowners in Pleasant Garden often have large lots with mature trees.
Homeowners in Pleasant Garden often have large lots with mature trees.
Pleasant Garden offers homeowners many choices in home style.
Pleasant Garden offers homeowners many choices in home style.
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Shopping along Pleasant Garden Road

There's not a lot of commercial activity in Pleasant Garden, but a few local businesses and retail spots line Pleasant Garden Road. The Mercantile Exchange is a one-stop shop with all sorts of locally sourced grocery essentials, like meats, dairy products, glass-bottled sodas and wide-ranging cheese assortments. Locals also shop the Exchange's antiques and collectibles or grab a slice of their famous chicken pot pie on their way out. Locals additionally shop for more antiques at Memory Lane, tend to their pharmaceutical needs at Pleasant Garden Drug Store or grab essentials at Dollar General. Locals primarily head to Food Lion, about 5 miles away, for big-box grocery options.

In the center of Pleasant Garden there's an adorable antique store called Memory Lane.
In the center of Pleasant Garden there's an adorable antique store called Memory Lane.
Pleasant Garden features a Dollar General within the town limits.
Pleasant Garden features a Dollar General within the town limits.
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Students attend Guilford County Schools

Kids growing up in the area attend Guilford County Schools, which scored an overall B-plus on Niche. Children kickstart their education at Pleasant Garden Elementary School, found in the town's center. The elementary school hosts several after-school events, like its Science Curriculum Night, which invites families to explore interactive and educational displays and experiments. Students progress to Southeast Guilford Middle School, which earned a B on Niche. Students attend Southeast Guilford High School to earn their diplomas. Niche gave the high school an overall B-plus.

Southeast Guilford Middle School serves over 800 students.
Southeast Guilford Middle School serves over 800 students.
Pleasant Garden Elementary School
Pleasant Garden Elementary School
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Residents gather at the local community center

Pleasant Garden is an outdoorsy community. "It has a phenomenal recreation department with leagues for children and adults," Bowen says. The Pleasant Garden Community Center is the beating heart of local sporting events, featuring six ball fields, a concessions stand and a playground for kids. Residents join the center's adult softball league, where they break a sweat and meet fellow community members. And several youth sporting groups include soccer, baseball and softball teams. Locals also enjoy a round of disc golf on the course in the woods behind Pleasant Garden Town Hall. Town Hall also features an adjacent playground with ample green space. For more outdoor adventures, locals often explore the Company Mill Preserve, a developing park that spans over 200 acres.

Pleasant Garden Community Center has ball fields, covered tables, concessions, and a playground.
Pleasant Garden Community Center has ball fields, covered tables, concessions, and a playground.
Pleasant Garden Community Center is surrounded by multiple baseball and softball fields.
Pleasant Garden Community Center is surrounded by multiple baseball and softball fields.
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Navigating Greensboro

Residents mainly drive in Pleasant Garden as public transportation is not accessible. The heart of Downtown Greensboro is just under 10 miles north, and commuters often hop on Highway 421 to reach the city center. Kindred Hospital is about 6 miles away when locals need a doctor. And if residents need to catch a flight, the Piedmont Triad International Airport is about 20 miles away.

Pleasant Garden is surrounded by I85 and highway 421 allowing easy access anywhere.
Pleasant Garden is surrounded by I85 and highway 421 allowing easy access anywhere.
Downtown Greensboro is only a short drive North for folks from Pleasant Garden.
Downtown Greensboro is only a short drive North for folks from Pleasant Garden.
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