Homes for Sale in Old Irving Park, Greensboro NC
The most established old-money district in Greensboro, anchored by the Greensboro Country Club
About Old Irving Park
Old Irving Park is where Greensboro money has lived for a hundred years. The neighborhood was platted in the 1910s and 1920s by developer A. K. Moore around what would become the Greensboro Country Club, and the original layout is largely intact today: broad curved streets, generous lots, and a deliberate residential pattern with no commercial intrusion. Drive in from Battleground Avenue and the city falls away within a block, the homes settle back, the trees thicken, and the pace drops. You have entered a neighborhood that prizes restraint, longevity, and the kind of quiet that comes from owning the same house for 35 years. The architectural mix is one of the most distinctive in the Triad, with Colonial Revival on Sunset Drive, Georgian estates along the country club fairways, and English Cottage and Tudor Revival tucked along Country Club Drive and Cornwallis. The neighborhood sits inside a National Register Historic District, so exterior changes require review and the architectural language has been protected for decades. Established Greensboro families, senior executives at Cone Health, Volvo Trucks, Honda Aircraft, and Lincoln Financial, and doctors at Moses Cone and Wesley Long hospitals make up much of the buyer pool, alongside a steady stream of executive relocators from Charlotte and Raleigh who realize a Georgian estate that would cost 2.5 million dollars in Myers Park sits at 1.1 million dollars here. Inventory is thin, so patient buyers with a pre-approval in hand and flexibility on closing tend to win. Country Club membership is separate from home ownership and applied for independently, and Teresa Overcash can walk you through that path.
Old Irving Park by the Numbers
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year estimates for ZIP 27408. Neighborhood-specific data may vary within the ZIP footprint.
Market Compass Reading
Current Signal: Thin inventory favoring sellers
Teresa Overcash's Market Compass tracks every one of the 819 NC ZIPs on a 12-point market cycle. Old Irving Park sits in the 27408 ZIP with a current score of 70 out of 100, which reads as tilted toward sellers because of thin inventory and consistently strong demand from relocation buyers. In practical terms for you: sellers of well-maintained traditional homes can price at or near the top of recent comps since a home in your price range may have only one or zero peer listings on the market at a given time. Buyers need to be pre-approved, flexible on closing, and ready to write quickly, since the wait for the right house can stretch for months. See the full NC Market Compass.
Schools Serving Old Irving Park
Sternberger Elementary (walkable for many Old Irving Park families, well-regarded with strong parent involvement), Mendenhall Middle (feeds into Grimsley High, strong academic and arts programs), and Grimsley High School (one of the most academically respected traditional public high schools in the Triad, with strong AP and IB programming). Many families also choose private options including Greensboro Day School, Caldwell Academy, and Greensboro Montessori, all within 10 to 15 minutes.
Amenities Near Old Irving Park
Greensboro Country Club (the historic 18-hole course anchoring the neighborhood, with tennis, pool, fitness, and dining), Battleground Avenue (the eastern commercial corridor with grocery, bank, salon, and dining within five minutes), Bog Garden and Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden (free, well-maintained garden spaces just south off Hobbs Road), downtown Greensboro and Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (10 minutes south), and Friendly Center (7 minutes south for Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, and the Grande theater).
Who Buys in Old Irving Park
Typical Buyer Profile
Established multi-generational Greensboro families, senior executives at Cone Health, Volvo Trucks, Honda Aircraft, and Lincoln Financial, physicians at Moses Cone and Wesley Long hospitals, and executive relocators from Charlotte or Raleigh who recognize the value against comparable Myers Park estates. Teresa Overcash sees inheritance buyers who grew up in the neighborhood come home here often.
Teresa Overcash and Realty ONE Group Results represent buyers and sellers across Greensboro and the broader Triad. With 30 years and over 10,000 NC closings, CRS, ABR, ALHS, and CLHMS certifications, and NCREC Instructor status, Teresa pairs her proprietary toolkit — including the Market Compass, Interactive Buyer Net Sheet, and Strategic Negotiation Framework — with 4-MLS access reaching 22,000+ NC agents. Read about her full system here.
Properties In and Near Old Irving Park
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Old Irving Park Greensboro in 2026?
The median sale price in Old Irving Park runs roughly 725,000 dollars in 2026, with homes typically trading between 450,000 dollars and 1.5 million dollars. Country Club estates and historic Georgian and Colonial homes on premium lots regularly exceed 2 million dollars.
What schools serve Old Irving Park Greensboro?
Old Irving Park is zoned for Sternberger Elementary, Mendenhall Middle, and Grimsley High School, all within Guilford County Schools. Many families also choose Greensboro Day School, Caldwell Academy, or other established private options.
Is Old Irving Park the same as Irving Park or New Irving Park?
Old Irving Park is the original historic district platted in the 1910s and 1920s, centered on the Greensboro Country Club. New Irving Park developed northward in the post-war decades. Both share the same school zone and country-club orientation, though Old Irving Park trends toward older money, larger lots, and pre-1950 architecture.
Is membership in the Greensboro Country Club included with an Old Irving Park home?
No. The Greensboro Country Club is a separate private membership, not tied to home ownership. Many Old Irving Park residents are members, but a buyer must apply for membership separately, and the club has waiting periods and sponsorship requirements.
What architectural styles dominate Old Irving Park?
Classic Colonial Revival, Georgian, Tudor Revival, English Cottage, and Federal styles dominate. Most homes were built between 1915 and 1955. The neighborhood is part of a National Register Historic District, and changes to exterior facades require review.
How long do homes stay on the market in Old Irving Park?
Median days on market in Old Irving Park runs around 32 days in 2026. Well-priced traditional homes on premium lots often go under contract within two to three weeks, while homes with unusual layouts or deferred maintenance can sit longer.
What is the difference between Old Irving Park and Sunset Hills?
Both are established Greensboro prestige neighborhoods. Old Irving Park trends toward old money, larger lots, country-club orientation, and Colonial or Georgian architecture. Sunset Hills sits closer to UNCG and downtown, with more mid-century architecture, smaller lots, and a younger professional buyer mix. Both feed Grimsley High School.
Who typically buys in Old Irving Park?
Established multi-generational Greensboro families, senior executives at Cone Health, Volvo Trucks, and Honda Aircraft, doctors at Moses Cone and Wesley Long hospitals, and executive relocators from Charlotte or Raleigh who recognize the value against comparable Myers Park estates.
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