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Polecat Creek

Polecat Creek

Suburban Neighborhood in Greensboro, North Carolina

Guilford County 27406

$278,332 Average Value
$147 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Proximity to highways is helping this rustic neighborhood grow

Polecat Creek is where the suburbs of south Greensboro give way to the forests and farms of the countryside. Although the neighborhood’s housing stock has traditionally been low, developers have taken a keen interest in the community for its desirable location and have continued to roll out new constructions. “It’s got easy access to many of Greensboro’s highways like Interstates 73 and 85, and the flat terrain and lack of hills make the neighborhood very walkable,” says Angela Byrd, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has been selling homes around the Triad for almost two decades. “The people who bought my listing were looking to be just outside the city and have a place where the kids could bike.” Most Polecat Creek residents don’t have to pay city taxes, but visiting Greensboro is as simple as crossing I-85.

Polecat Creek is easily accessible via Interstate 73.
Polecat Creek is easily accessible via Interstate 73.
Polecat Creek is a suburb of Greensboro, NC.
Polecat Creek is a suburb of Greensboro, NC.
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From midcentury ranchers to modern New Traditionals

Foxcroft is Polecat Creek’s nucleus, a rectangular-shaped subdivision located on the north side of the neighborhood off Randleman Road. “Foxcroft is an HOA community,” Byrd says. “The monthly fees are low, and they mainly go to keeping homes tidy, not any community amenities.” Here, buyers will find a mix of bungalows, national-style-inspired homes and New Traditionals, accompanied by mature trees and occasional sidewalks. Most of this neighborhood was built between the ‘90s and the present day. Since 2024, additional New Traditionals have been coming to Penley Trail, which is located just next to Interstate 85. Many newer builds have attached two-car garages. Outside of Foxcroft, homes tend to sit on larger parcels and follow midcentury ranch-style designs. Single-family homes usually range in price from $60,000 to $500,000. Smaller builds in need of renovation fall on the lower end of this spectrum, while ready-to-go homes with recent construction dates fall on the upper end.

A brick ranch-style home in Polecat Creek.
A brick ranch-style home in Polecat Creek.
A small bungalow home with an American flag in Polecat Creek.
A small bungalow home with an American flag in Polecat Creek.
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An award-winning high school offers a variety of career pathways

Sumner Elementary receives an overall B-minus from Niche. The school is within a 2.5-mile drive of homes on the north and west sides of the neighborhood. Southern Guilford Middle gets a C-plus, while Southern Guilford High scores a B-minus. “We are very unique because of the various pathways we offer, such as Emergency Medical Technician, veterinary science, automotive, nursing, electrical and carpentry along with rigorous AP courses,” says Dr. Brian Muller, the high school’s principal. “We have even won the Hubert B. Humphrey Jr. School Improvement Award, and our men’s and women’s athletic teams have made the playoffs in recent years.”

Older students in Polecat Creek can attend Southern Guilford High School.
Older students in Polecat Creek can attend Southern Guilford High School.
Southern Guilford Middle School in Polecat Creek receives a C+ on Niche.
Southern Guilford Middle School in Polecat Creek receives a C+ on Niche.
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Polecat Creek is next to two major interstates

Interstate 85 marks the northern end of the neighborhood, while Interstate 73 passes by to the west. These two highways form the bottom half of the Greensboro Urban Loop, a 40-mile beltway which circles the city. Via the loop, Piedmont Triad International Airport is about a 15-mile drive northwest. “People moving for the new Toyota Battery Plant would have no problem getting there from Polecat Creek thanks to accessible highways,” Byrd says. The megasite as the Toyota plant is called is about 13 to 15 miles to the southeast, depending on which route commuters take.

A roadway with shops and businesses near Polecat Creek.
A roadway with shops and businesses near Polecat Creek.
Polecat Creek is easily accessible via Interstate 73.
Polecat Creek is easily accessible via Interstate 73.
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Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park has a made a splash landing

Situated 4 miles east of the neighborhood, the Pleasant Gardens Volunteer Park is popular for youth soccer games and walks through the forest, as well as its 18-hole disc golf course. Hagan-Stone is a 400-acre green space about 5 miles east of the neighborhood. The park invites residents to stroll through wooded trails, swim in the pool or fish in ponds. Also present is Bradley’s Fun For All Playground, which offers play structures and swings for children of all abilities. The park’s ground is made of rubber to allow safe play. For weekend getaways, Hagan-Stone has several RV and tent campsites with or without electrical connections and bathhouses, though all have access to water. Shannon Hills Park features several paved trails and a small playground, though visitors will have to park on the street. Families visit Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe to glide down an assortment of colorful slides of varying sizes, splash in interactive soak zones or relax on the lazy river. Golf at Grandover, a public, 18-hole course, is approximately 7 miles west of most homes.

Shannon Hills Park sign near the entrance.
Shannon Hills Park sign near the entrance.
The entrance to the Wet n Wild Emerald Water Park in Polecat Creek.
The entrance to the Wet n Wild Emerald Water Park in Polecat Creek.
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Shops and restaurants are just north of the beltway

A Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s and Shoe Department sit on South Elm-Eugene Street just across from Interstate 85. These retailers are accompanied by fast-food and sit-down chains such as Bojangles, Zaxby’s and Cracker Barrel. Times Square Pizzeria & Italian Eatery nearby serves up New York-style pies by the slice, along with a few other American and international offerings such as chicken marsala. Randleman Road is lined with additional stores such as CVS, Food Lion and Aldi plus several restaurants. Las Koras Mexican Seafood & Grill is known for their live music and Mexican cuisine, serving up dishes such as fish tacos and shrimp enchiladas. For quick errands, a Dollar General is at the intersection of Randleman and South Elm-Eugene Street. Carolina Gardens, a local nursey for perennials, vegetables and more, is next door.

The entrance to the Pavilion Restaurant.
The entrance to the Pavilion Restaurant.
Pedestrians walking out of the K&W Cafeteria near Polecat Creek.
Pedestrians walking out of the K&W Cafeteria near Polecat Creek.
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Concerts, galleries and more in downtown Greensboro

Creative Greensboro is Greensboro’s artistic hub, featuring a concert hall and art galleries. Past programming has included sewing workshops, dance lessons and Christmas recitals.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Piedmont Triad International

25 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Polecat Creek US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$329,990
Median Single Family Price
$339,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$147
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Months of Supply
1.30
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
681
Median Year Built
1997
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,732
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,931
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,062
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,167

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
29.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
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®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Polecat Creek
Sharon Byrd
Diversity One Realty
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