Small residential neighborhood surrounding Hackett Lake
Located about 6 miles from downtown Greensboro, Hackett Lake is surrounded by tall forests and winding country roads. “It’s good for folks who want to be close to the city and still have privacy,” says Phyllis Davis, owner of Phyllis Brown Realty, who has been selling homes for 30 years. Although the neighborhood’s namesake, Hackett Lake, is inaccessible to residents, Barber Park, a sprawling green space with a playground, splash pad, and amphitheater, is just across Interstate 40. A second highway, Interstate 85, is less than a mile south of the neighborhood, forming a loop around Greensboro and easily getting residents around the city.
Hackett Lake is a neighborhood that offers many amenities.
Downtown Greensboro is only 10 minutes away from the Hackett Lake neighborhood.
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Modest homes on large lots
Residential pockets are uncommon in Hackett Lake, and homes tend to sit far apart, some surrounded by flat, grassy lawns and others by mature trees. The median lot size is one acre. Houses are either situated on rural roads or quiet, dead-end streets. Homes tend to be smaller, with a median square footage of around 1,350. Midcentury ranch-style builds are the most common, with a few Cape Cods and minimal Traditionals. With a housing stock of just under 100, homes rarely come up for sale, but prices typically range between $100,000 and $300,000 when they do.
Many properties in Hackett Lake are a mix of minimal traditional and ranch style houses.
Ranch style houses are one of the most common homes in the Hackett Lake neighborhood.
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Guilford County Schools and top-ranked HBCU
George C. Simkins Jr. Elementary is less than a mile east of the neighborhood and receives an overall C-plus rating from Niche. Students can then move up to B-rated Southeast Guilford Middle. In 2023, B-plus-rated Southeast Guilford High received a grant for the school’s plans to improve students' academic and health outcomes. A portion of the grant is planned to upgrade the school’s e-therapy space by installing sensory boxes for students. North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University, a historically Black university, is 4 miles to the northwest. Niche ranks the university as the fifth-best HBCU school in the nation. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is about 5 miles west.
Southeast Guilford Middle School serves over 800 students near Hackett Lake.
Students living in Hackett Lake can attend the Simkins Elementary School.
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Interstates 40 and 85 provide convenient commuting
Homes on the neighborhood's north side are within a 2-mile drive of ramps to Interstate 40. Via this highway, Piedmont Triad International Airport is 18 miles west, and Burlington is 18 miles east. Homes on the neighborhood's south side are all within about a mile of Interstate 85. With Interstate 840, I-85 forms the Greensboro Urban Loop, a 40-mile beltway around the city. Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital is about 7 miles to the northwest. Kindred Hospital Greensboro specializes in long-term care for chronically ill patients and is about 3 miles northwest.
I-85 and I-40 are some of the major roadways near Hackett Lake.
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital is the largest medical center near Hackett Lake.
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Teeing off at Gillespie Golf Course and other outdoor adventures
Hackett Lake, the community’s namesake, may be a prominent body of water within the neighborhood, but it’s off-limits for recreation. However, according to Realtor Roger Abbott with Keller Williams Central, the lake acts as a source of drinking water, so residents can’t swim or boat in it. Just north of the neighborhood on the other side of I-40, Barber Park features a baseball field and an indoor sports pavilion with tennis, basketball and volleyball facilities. An 18-hole disc golf course is available for public use here, along with walking trails, a brightly colored playground and a small splash park open in the summer. The park is often buzzing with summer activity, from concerts at the amphitheater to baseball games at the stadium. Operated by a local nonprofit, Gateway Gardens is a botanical reserve that invites visitors to stroll winding paths lined with themed topiaries, admire colorful flower gardens and enjoy summertime concerts. Gillespie Golf Course sits about 4 miles west, though the grounds are closed for repairs. In the meantime, golfers can play the 18 holes at Forest Oaks Country Club, 6 miles to the south.
Barber Park has a great number of amenities near Hackett Lake.
Hackett Lake skaters can head over to Latham Skate Park to work on their tricks.
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Dining and grooving at Natty Greene's
A small shopping plaza sits about 3 miles west, hosting a Food Lion, Walmart Neighborhood Market and a few fast-casual joints, such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Ocean Blue Seafood Restaurant, which serves fried fish and comfort food. A Dollar General sits on the neighborhood's northeast corner for quick errands. Four Seasons Town Centre is 7 miles west. This three-story mall boasts over 100 stores and eateries, plus a bowling alley and arcade. Additional restaurants line the streets of Downtown Greensboro. Natty Greene’s Downtown invites residents to enjoy craft beers on the outdoor patio or live music on select nights. Mellow Mushroom has handcrafted cocktails and stone-baked pizzas, with offerings such as “The Marley,” topped with jerk chicken, Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese.
Hackett Lake locals can drop by the Food Lion to pick up some household items.
Mellow Mushroom offers pizza lovers near Hackett Lake a great place to grab a slice.
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Hanging out at the North Carolina Folk Festival
Hackett Lake residents are 6 miles from downtown Greensboro, which hosts one of the state’s most anticipated festivals. The North Carolina Folk Festival is a three-day celebration of music, crafts and culture from around the world. The event takes place annually each September in downtown Greensboro and has attracted over 150,000 attendees in the past, making it one of the largest music festivals in the country.
Hackett Lake residents love their local markets around Greensboro, NC.
Shoppers from Hackett Lake can head downtown for many fun and interesting stores.
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Parks in this Area
Barber Park
Trails
Playground
Hagan-Stone Park
Bike Trails
Camping
Picnic Area
Greenfield Park
Trails
Playground
Gateway Gardens
Rotherwood Park
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
30 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hackett Lake
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hackett Lake, Greensboro sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hackett Lake, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $172,000, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$90,000
Median Single Family Price
$90,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$121
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$90,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-51%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
97
Median Year Built
1957
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,371
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
237
Median Age
38
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,750
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,152
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
42.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
% Population in Labor Force
72.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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