Why Live in Piney Grove
Piney Grove, located just north of Kernersville in the Piedmont Triad, offers a blend of rural charm and convenient access to nearby towns and cities. The neighborhood, nestled between Oak Ridge and Walkertown, features a variety of home styles, from midcentury ranches and Colonial Revivals to modern Farmhouse-inspired homes and new Craftsman-style subdivisions. Most properties boast large lots with mature trees and multiple-car garages. Piney Grove Elementary, centrally located within the neighborhood, is highly regarded by residents, while older students attend Kernersville Middle and East Forsyth High, both within 11 miles. Pine Knolls Golf Club, a well-maintained 18-hole course, is a local highlight, and Cascades Preserve offers over 100 acres of natural landscapes and hiking trails. Oak Ridge Town Park, 7 miles away, provides additional recreational options with its trails, playgrounds, and sports fields. For indoor entertainment, TREX Cinema is about 6 miles south. Grocery shopping and dining are easily accessible in nearby Kernersville, Oak Ridge, and Walkertown, with a variety of options including Food Lion, Lowes Foods, and local eateries like Ridge Shrimp & Oyster and J. Pepper’s Southern Grille. US Route 158 connects residents to Winston-Salem, 17 miles away, and Greensboro, 24 miles away, both reachable in about 30 minutes. Piedmont Triad International Airport, 14 miles southeast, offers direct flights to major US cities. Piney Grove enjoys a low crime risk compared to the national average, making it a desirable place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piney Grove a good place to live?
Piney Grove is a good place to live. Piney Grove is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Piney Grove is a suburban neighborhood. Piney Grove has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.9 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $88,465 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 27.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Piney Grove are home owners, with 22.8% of residents renting and 77.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Piney Grove can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Piney Grove neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Piney Grove?
The median home price in Piney Grove is $392,495. If you put a 20% down payment of $78,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,980 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $85K a year to afford the median home price in Piney Grove. The average household income in Piney Grove is $88K.
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Home Trends in Piney Grove, NC
On average, homes in Piney Grove, Kernersville sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Piney Grove, Kernersville over the last 12 months is $368,375, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$368,375
Median Single Family Sale Price
$392,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$239,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Number of Homes for Sale
37
Last 12 months Home Sales
108
Median List Price
$392,495
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%