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Convenient to East Carolina University's campus
Overlooking the Uptown District and East Carolina University (ECU) from the heart of the city, West Greenville is known, first and foremost, for its location convenient to campus. “Greenville is a cute, quaint little town, and it compares to any college town in the country. We tend to see the housing market is centered on the university,” says Realtor Joe Carteret, team leader of the Carteret Group at Simply Brokerage. He says that’s especially true in West Greenville, which is filled with single-family homes that are now student rentals. “People are here buying a house or buying a rental simply because the university is there. It’s an attractive area for people, whether they attend the university or the medical school or work for the university or the medical school.” Being less than a mile from ECU’s main campus — and just 2 miles from the ECU Health Medical Center/ECU Brody School of Medicine — certainly keeps West Greenville’s housing market hot, according to Melinda Deigan, a Greenville local and Realtor with United Real Estate East Carolina. “The market has slowed, but it’s still very active,” she says, adding that homes here tend to sell for their list price in just two or three months.
West Greenville is a cute, quaint part of Greenville and it compares to any college town.
ECU, a half mile east of West Greenville has schools of medicine, dentistry and engineering.
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Homes for below the Greenville median
These neat, grid-patterned streets are lined with boxy American Foursquares, classic ranch-style homes and Minimal Traditional and Craftsman cottages. Many of the larger homes in the neighborhood have been converted from single-family residences to condos. “A lot of the condos here are student housing, what with the university being so close and the need for student housing. Not everyone can live on campus,” says Cartaret. He adds that both Greenville in general, as well as West Greenville, specifically, attract a significant number of investors due to the university-centered housing market. “As long as there is a university presence, it’s going to be an attractive market for homebuyers, especially investors and parents buying for their kids.” Prices here start at around $100,000 and can go up as high as nearly $180,000. But the median hovers close to the $87,000 mark, well below the median for the wider city, which sits closer to $245,000.
Many home in West Greenville are being renovated and flipped.
West Greenville's streets are lined with boxy American Foursquares and Traditional cottages.
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Pitt County Schools, East Carolina University
The main East Carolina University (ECU) campus is a quick walk east past Evans Street, within half a mile of most homes. The public university, the only in North Carolina with schools of medicine, dentistry and engineering, offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. “Greenville is a college town, and if that’s not what a homebuyer is looking for, they’re not going to buy close to the university in neighborhoods like this one,” says Cartaret. “There’s an understanding that the closer you are to the university, the more student presence there will be, so it’s expected here. The proximity allows for walkability to campus, for getting to games easier and for getting involved in student or alumni organizations.”
Elmhurst Elementary, which earns a B-minus from Niche, serves youngsters between preschool and fifth grade. Older students continue to C.M. Eppes Middle, which receives a C-plus, and J.H. Rose High, which gets a B-plus. Rose High ranks third on Niche’s list of the best public high schools in the county. High schoolers are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a club or extracurricular activity; there are all kinds of options, from the Pitt Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) or the Aspiring Authors Club to the Future Health Professionals Club or Asian Culture Club. Elmhurst Elementary, Eppes Middle and Rose High are all conveniently located within 2.5 miles of most homes. Sadie Saulter Pre-K Center serves the community’s littlest learners from even closer, off Fleming Street at the south end of West Greenville.
Junius H Rose High School is a comprehensive public high school that serves West Greenville.
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is home to the ECU Pirates near the West Greenville neighborhood.
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Nearby aquatics and rec centers, riverfront festivities
Greenville Outdoor Aquatic Center and Eppes Recreation Center are both within half a mile of most West Greenville homes, at the corner of West Fourth and Nash Streets. Between the two facilities, residents enjoy easy access to an outdoor pool, playground and basketball courts. The rec center offers youth and adult recreational/athletic programs from its gymnasium, weight room and computer lab. The Tar River flows through the city less than a mile north of West Greenville. “The parks right on the river are very nice. There’s a dog park, a floral garden park and the Tar River Greenway,” says Deigan. She adds that Town Common, a 21-acre greenspace on the riverfront within a mile and a half of home, hosts a popular summer concert series each year. “They invite a lot of local artists, folks from the North Carolina-South Carolina region, which is really cool.” Town Common also hosts the annual PirateFest in April, during which the park is overtaken by a pirate encampment. The swashbuckling festivities are complete with, live music shows, sword-fighting demonstrations and fine arts, food and drink vendors.
Eppes Recreation Center and the Outdoor Aquatic Center just a mile away from West Greenville.
The Town Commons near West Greenville has special events during the Summer.
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A vibrant dining scene, a shopping district and barbecue politics
The city’s vibrant downtown dining scene is within a mile and a half of West Greenville. On Dickinson Avenue, just a few blocks east of home, Native Fine Diner serves elevated greasy spoon fare, from green gumbo to seafood poutine. Down the street, Ford & Shep offers an elegant and ever-changing Southern-inspired menu. “We like the local restaurants best, and those are two of our favorites,” says Deigan. “Greenville, and this part of North Carolina in general, is also famous for its barbecue. I’m not going to comment on my favorite barbecue restaurant because barbecue is a religion around here, and I don’t want to leave anyone out. But everybody has their own favorite.” Sam Jones, Parker’s and RJ’s are just three of the many East Carolina-style barbecue joints around here. All three eateries are on Memorial Road, within 6 miles of West Greenville. Locals can grab groceries at the Harris Teeter on Evans Street, about 3 miles south of the neighborhood. The grocery store is in a bustling shopping district on the south side of town. Between the Greenville Mall and the surrounding strip mall-style shopping centers, there are department stores, jewelers, shoe stores and clothing retailers galore.
Native Fine in West Greenville has an expansive cocktail menu.
East Carolina-style barbecue joints are all around here West Greenville.
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City-center walkability, quick flights to Charlotte
US Route 13, known locally as South Memorial Drive, runs north-south close to the west side of the neighborhood. The ECU Health Medical Center is just across the main thoroughfare, within about a mile of most West Greenville homes. Downtown and ECU’s main campus are even closer, both less than a mile east. The Pitt-Greenville Airport is about 4 miles north. “It’s a beautiful, cute little airport, with a very nice lounge and waiting area. There are three flights a day leaving from there to Charlotte, and from Charlotte, you can go basically anywhere in the world,” says Deigan. The public airport is used mostly for general aviation, but American Airlines provides the three-flight daily commuter service to Charlotte.
Pitt–Greenville Airport is a short drive from the West Greenville neighborhood.
The ECU Health Medical Center is just across the street from the West Greenville neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Town Common
C M Eppes Recreation Center and Greenville Outdoor Aquatic Center
Grills
Picnic Area
Pool
Jaycee Park / Extreme Park Greenville
Beatrice Maye Floral Garden Park
Transit
Airport
Pitt-Greenville
6 min drive
Bus
Greenville (G.K. Butterfield Trn Cntr), Nc
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Greenville
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Greenville, Greenville sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Greenville, Greenville over the last 12 months is $181,538, up 60% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming three-bedroom residence located in a convenient area of Greenville. The covered front porch leads into this well-maintained home. Inside, you'll find a the inviting living room anchored by a cozy fireplace.The thoughtfully designed kitchen features a refrigerator, stove, and storage with a pantry, just off the kitchen, the adjacent dining area creates an ideal space for meals. The
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,583
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,971
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$29,959
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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