This small, unincorporated community sits at the center of the Piedmont Triad, 15 miles away from High Point and Winston-Salem and about 20 miles from downtown Greensboro. With much of the neighborhood occupied by industrial parks and employment centers, residents of Colfax enjoy secluded, quiet streetscapes with access to nearby areas like Kernersville for shopping and recreation. “You’re a little further out, but you still have access to colleges in the area like High Point University and the airport,” says Bonnie Owens, local real estate agent at Mantle Realty and nearby resident of 12 years. Piedmont Triad International Airport sits just 10 miles east of Colfax, meaning some residents of Colfax will hear passing planes depending on their location.
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Wide-set homes for every budget
Colfax features a wide range of available homes. “You can find investment properties and fixer-uppers, all the way up to million-dollar properties,” Owens says. Midcentury National and Farmhouse-style homes with covered front porches on large lots can sell for around $250,000, while newer constructions tend to sit closer together with fenced-in backyards with covered patios. Four-bedroom New Traditional-style homes featuring vertical siding, stone detailing and prominent two-car garages can sell for as little as $400,000. Some Colonial Revival-style homes from the 1990s and 2000s featuring brick exteriors and dormer windows on expansive lots can sell for over $500,000, while estate-style homes on multi-acre lots with large, manicured gardens and attached three-car garages can sell for as much as $1 million. Three-bedroom townhomes, built in the 2000s or 2020s on the neighborhood’s south side, also feature attached two-car garages and stone detailing on their exteriors and can sell for around $300,000.
Electives and extracurriculars at southwest Guilford schools
Local kids may attend Colfax Elementary School, rated A-minus by Niche, which offers an After-School Care Enrichment Services program, where students may stay after school to receive help on their homework and participate in other arts and crafts and reading exercises. Students at the B-rated Southwest Guilford Middle may join athletic programs like basketball and wrestling. The B-plus-rated Southwest Guilford High offers electives in business and marketing, computer science, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Visual Design. After-school clubs feature a range of topics, including ping pong, fishing, sports medicine and robotics.
Highway access to the greater Triad area
The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation’s Route 17 bus can take residents of Colfax into downtown Winston-Salem, with stops along Route 421, while Route 20 can take residents further into Greensboro. I-40 can also take locals into Winston-Salem and Greensboro, 15 and 19 miles away respectively, while High Point is about 15 miles south. Nearby hospitals include Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center on the other side of Colfax’s western border.
Shop at Piedmont Triad Farmers Market for local produce
The Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is a staple of the community, open daily until 6 p.m. for fresh local produce, sweets, and other local creations. Just next door to the market, Moose Café serves southern comfort food for breakfast and lunch, made from farm-fresh seasonal ingredients. A few miles west in Kernersville, OutWest Steakhouse serves steak and seafood with old-school western décor and is known for its excellent wine selection. For the most part, grocery stores are located outside of neighborhood boundaries, with a nearby Food Lion located about 5 miles away in Kernersville.
Disc golf and other athletic fields
The nearby Johnson Street Sports Complex features a regulation baseball/softball field that frequently hosts little league games, with a butterfly-themed playground nearby for kids to enjoy. For more extensive facilities, Triad Park offers many athletic fields, including sand volleyball courts and a disc golf course, plus three different brightly colored playgrounds and a rock-climbing area. The Caroline Field of Honor, housed within Triad Park, stands as a monument to the veterans of the Triad area.
Craft beer and live music at Gypsy Road Brewing Co.
Locals can head to the nearby Gypsy Road Brewing Co. for trivia nights on Tuesdays, Music Bingo on Thursdays, plus occasional live music and pop-up markets.
Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sapna Hemnani
Sapna Hemnani
TRIAD REALTY XPERTS
(248) 419-0326
112 Total Sales
3 in Colfax
$292K - $475K Price Range
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Milly Khowala
Milly Khowala
Fathom Realty
(336) 649-4682
180 Total Sales
4 in Colfax
$295K - $402K Price Range
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Kyle Tyner
Kyle Tyner
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty
(336) 203-4373
136 Total Sales
1 in Colfax
$315,000 Price
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Kim Frazier
Kim Frazier
Howard Hanna Allen Tate High Point
(336) 780-7914
91 Total Sales
1 in Colfax
$308,600 Price
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Laura Faircloth Gault
Laura Faircloth Gault
Coldwell Banker Advantage
(336) 823-6880
116 Total Sales
2 in Colfax
$200K - $305K Price Range
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Fran Johnson
Fran Johnson
FRAN JOHNSON TEAM - KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
(336) 515-6729
90 Total Sales
3 in Colfax
$115K - $350K Price Range
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Are you familiar with the Colfax neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Colfax | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Colfax Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colfax, Greensboro sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Colfax, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $372,655, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Open Houses
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Saturday, Apr 41 - 3pm
$365,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,883 Sq Ft
- 5633 Marblehead Dr
- New 2 days ago
Welcome to easy one-level living in Northborough! This thoughtfully designed home features a split-bedroom layout for added privacy and a dedicated office with French doors, perfect for working from home or a quiet retreat. The living area offers a cozy gas fireplace, creating a comfortable space to relax or gather. Fresh paint and brand-new carpet throughout give the home a clean, move-in ready
Renae Jones Carolina Home Partners by eXp Realty
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Saturday, Apr 412 - 3pm
$469,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,267 Sq Ft
- 4909 Legacy Dr
- New 16 days ago
***************OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY 04/04/2026 From 12pm to 3pm******************Location, Location, Location!! If you’ve been looking for an large move-in ready home with plenty of space for everyone, you’ve found it! Built in 2006 in the Legacy at Sandy Ridge neighborhood - right across from the brand new soon to come Wesleyan Academy. Neighborhood has a walking trail that will lead you to
Ravi Sharma Concierge Real Estate Group
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