Small community in Lake Jeanette’s Southern Shores
Beyond the bustle of Downtown Greensboro rests a lakeside neighborhood where nearly every home spreads out over one level. Old Towne is a small subdivision of the Villages of Lake Jeanette, a sprawling community in northern Greensboro surrounding the private 270-acre Lake Jeanette. “Most of the people that have lived here have lived here the whole time. We’re talking 20 years,” says Jennifer Smith, the Property & Operations Manager for the Lake Jeanette Association. “There’s a big sense of community,” says Smith, who adds that residents often move from one village to another depending on their needs. The Lake Jeanette community is divided into four geographic areas: Northern Shores, Southern Shores, Eastern Shores and The Point. Old Towne is one of the last additions to Southern Shores. The neighborhood has a lower-than-average risk for crime, receiving a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4 out of 10.
A line of brick American traditional homes in Old Towne.
Old Towne gives locals the beauty of lakeside living right on the banks of Lake Jeanette.
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The Grande at Lake Jeanette’s ranch-style homes and townhouses
A thin tree-lined boulevard welcomes residents to Old Towne, where wide streets end in cul-de-sacs. Most homes here are a part of The Grande at Lake Jeanette, a subdivision under the Lake Jeanette Homeowners Association. The neighborhood, developed at the turn of the 20th century, features primarily brick ranch-style homes and townhouses with attached garages. A few properties rest against Lake Jeanette, but most sit snugly on quarter-acre lots, highly landscaped with brick stairs leading to small covered front entryways. Living space averages just over 2,000 square feet, compared to the national average of 1,928 square feet. Home prices range from $400,000 to $565,000, with townhouses falling between $335,000 and $400,000. Monthly HOA fees are around $155. With less than 200 homes in the community and only nine sold between November 2023 and November 2024, the market moves quickly in Old Towne. Properties sell after just 10 days on average. Nationally, homes stay on the market for an average of 44 days.
Nearest the lake many of the homes are larger mansions with lakefront backyards.
A stately Colonial revival home on Warm Springs Point in Old Towne.
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Jesse Wharton Elementary builds character and compassion
Jesse Wharton Elementary, Mendenhall Middle and Walter Hines Page High are Old Towne’s assigned schools, but Guilford County Schools offers school choice, with more than 60 specialty programs in the district. Jesse Wharton receives an A-minus overall rating from Niche. The school creates a supportive environment by grouping students into four “Towers,” Thornicroft, Masai, Rothschild and Kordofan. These are four subspecies of giraffe, the school’s mascot. Students are encouraged to support their fellow “Towermates” with the goal of winning the Tower Cup at the end of the year. Mendenhall Middle earns a B and offers a long athletics roster from basketball and soccer to golf and wrestling. Walter Hines Page High gets a B-plus. The school’s band program features several ensembles, including a marching band, which performs at football games and local parades. Several private options are nearby, including the unrated pre-kindergarten through 8th grade Canterbury School and the A-plus-rated Greensboro Day School.
Jesse Wharton Elementary School received a diversity grade of A from Niche.
Mendenhall Middle School serves grades 6-8.
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Lakeside fun and the Glenn McNairy Branch Library
The Lake Jeanette Swim & Tennis Club is a short drive from the neighborhood for pickleball matches and relaxing by the pool. “With membership, you get free access to the marina, which has a playground and a gazebo,” Smith says. “You can eat dinner, and it’s so beautiful when the sun sets over the water.” She adds that residents can take Jon boats out onto the lake to fish or simply take in the scenery, “I think it’s prettier here than the mountains during October and November when the leaves change color.” Those looking to avoid a membership fee can visit the nearby Lake Brandt for free. It offers similar amenities and a trail system for hikes through the woods. Closer to town, Country Park is a popular weekend spot for families as it is next to the Greensboro Science Center. The Glenn McNairy Branch Library sits outside the neighborhood along Lake Jeanette Road, putting residents a short walk from its extensive collection, services and programs. “We can help you with job applications and help you learn new skills,” says Branch Manager Kate Budries. “We have a lot of cool one-off stuff. We have an upcoming mocktail event where you can learn how to make your own simple syrup.”
Old Towne residents can rent Kayaks to take out on Lake Jeanette.
The Glenn McNairy Branch Library has a maker space and a great selection of books.
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Familiar stores and local eats at The Village at North Elm
Shopping centers line North Elm Street and Pisgah Church Road, about 2 miles away. The Village at North Elm hosts Harris Teeter and several popular restaurants. PorterHouse Burger Company is known for its creative selection of burgers, including the Napoleon Dynamite, a char-grilled half-pound patty topped with chili, bacon, cheddar cheese and tater tots served on a brioche bun. “They just opened an Epic Chophouse,” Smith says. “It’s a steakhouse. There’s been several restaurants in and out of that spot, but it’s the hit.” North Carolina’s famed Duck Donuts and the locally loved Cherry Pit Café and Pie Shop box up sweets to go.
Epic Chophouse not only has a great selection of steaks but seafood as well.
The Village at North Elm gives Old Towne locals easy access to great retail and dining nearby.
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A short commute into Downtown Greensboro
Old Towne is a car-dependent community, though a few sidewalks can be used for daily exercise and to reach the nearby library branch. The Greensboro Urban Loop, which is Interstate 840, loops around the city. Two on-ramps are close by to reach destinations, such as Piedmont International Airport. However, the highway isn’t needed to reach Downtown Greensboro, less than 7 miles south. Greensboro Transit Agency bus routes do not reach the neighborhood, but bus stops dot Pisgah Church Road and North Elm Street, outside the Village at North Elm.
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Parks in this Area
Carolina Laurel Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Country Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Jaycee Park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Bike Trails
Camping
Picnic Area
Guilford County Veterans Memorial
Sheridan Park
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
20 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old Towne
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Towne, Greensboro sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Old Towne, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $469,312, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$462,500
Median Single Family Price
$465,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$467,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
181
Median Year Built
2002
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,189
Above the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,647
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
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
408
Median Age
57
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,810
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,973
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
77.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
47%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%
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®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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