From a Vision in 1843 to Greensboro's Most Cherished Address
The story of New Irving Park is inseparable from the legacy of Irving Park itself — one of North Carolina's most storied planned communities, now carried forward in a beautiful new chapter just north of Buffalo Lake.
The land that would one day become Irving Park was established as a farm by Major Noble — the starting point of a journey from pastoral countryside to one of the South's most celebrated planned neighborhoods.
Insurance executive A.W. McAlister and real estate developers Alfred M. Scales and R.G. Vaughn incorporated the Greensboro Country Club and began selling estate lots. The legendary Donald Ross designed the golf course. Nationally renowned landscape architect John Nolen was engaged to plan the neighborhood's curvilinear streets, wooded parks, and tree-lined boulevards.
Irving Park's grandest homes rise — Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Neoclassical, Georgian, and French Eclectic estates designed by nationally prominent architects including Charles Barton Keen of Philadelphia, Raymond Ellis of New York, and Greensboro's own Charles Hartmann. The neighborhood becomes home to industrialists, philanthropists, and the city's most prominent families.
Old Irving Park is added to the National Register of Historic Places, cementing its standing as one of North Carolina's finest examples of early planned suburban development. The neighborhood has been home to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, former U.S. Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, and generations of Greensboro's civic leaders.
As postwar Greensboro flourished and families grew, New Irving Park was developed just north of Buffalo Lake — carrying the Irving Park name and spirit into a new era. Approximately 1,600 homes across 1.65 square miles were thoughtfully planned with wide streets, generous lots, mature trees, and a carefully crafted community character that honored its storied predecessor.
New Irving Park has grown into one of Greensboro's most desirable addresses — with a passionate, engaged resident community, homes averaging well over $680,000, top-rated schools, Sherwood Swim & Racquet Club, walking trails, and the serene natural backdrop of Buffalo Lake. Families return generation after generation.
John Nolen — one of the nation's most celebrated landscape architects — designed Irving Park's signature curvilinear streets and wooded parks.
The Greensboro Country Club's original course was designed by Donald Ross — the legendary Scottish-American architect behind some of America's greatest courses.
Old Irving Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places — one of NC's finest examples of early planned neighborhood development.
New Irving Park: Where Greensboro Families Put Down Roots
New Irving Park is one of north Greensboro's most beloved neighborhoods — a thoughtfully designed community of beautiful single-family homes nestled into rolling, wooded hills and centering around the tranquil shores of Buffalo Lake.
The neighborhood spans approximately 1.65 square miles and encompasses more than 1,600 homes, divided by Willoughby Boulevard into four distinct quadrants. Its boundaries run from Cone Boulevard to the south, North Elm Street to the east, Pisgah Church Road to the north, and toward Lawndale to the west.
Streets are wide and tree-lined — reflecting the neighborhood's 1960s–80s construction era when thoughtful suburban design was at its peak. Towering oak trees canopy the streetscape. Lawns are immaculately maintained. The sense of place here is unmistakable: this is a neighborhood people work for years to join — and then never want to leave.
New Irving Park has long carried forward the legacy of its historic predecessor, Old Irving Park. The same commitment to quality, community, and permanence that defined Irving Park in 1911 defines New Irving Park today. Families who moved here in the 1970s raised children who are now raising their own families in the same streets.
"It's a very warm, family-oriented place where everybody knows each other's name, but it's still near all the amenities the city has to offer," says Katie Rossabi, board president at the Sherwood Swim and Racquet Club.
- 1.65 sq miles — neighborhood footprint across north Greensboro
- 1,600+ homes — single-family, townhomes, and lakefront properties
- 4 quadrants — divided by Willoughby Boulevard
- Buffalo Lake — serene natural centerpiece on the south edge
- $683,725 — average home sale price, up 16% year-over-year
- 26 days — average time on market (vs. 41 days nationally)
- Sherwood Swim & Racquet Club — neighborhood recreational anchor
- Mendenhall Middle School — right in the heart of the community
"Over Buffalo Lake and down Willoughby Boulevard is a residential forest, and nestled into a community of trees is the tranquil New Irving Park enclave — with sidewalks and towering trees decorating the streetscape, a walkable and shaded area with a strong sense of community."
Everything a Family Could Want — Right Here
New Irving Park was master-planned from the beginning to be a complete community. From world-class recreation to serene natural beauty, from walkable streets to easy access to all of Greensboro — this neighborhood has it all.
The social heart of New Irving Park. Olympic-sized pool, clubhouse, three indoor tennis courts, eight outdoor courts, and tennis clinics for all skill levels. A gathering place for generations of families.
Bordering the southern edge of New Irving Park, Buffalo Lake provides a serene natural backdrop for lakefront homes and a tranquil focal point for the entire community. Some of the neighborhood's most coveted homes sit along its shores.
Willoughby Boulevard and the surrounding streets are shaded by towering, mature oaks that define the neighborhood's character. Bike lanes run along Willoughby. The neighborhood is designed for walking, cycling, and enjoying the outdoors.
Minutes from the richest retail corridor in Greensboro — Harris Teeter, Fresh Market, Whole Foods, Target, Village Tavern, and dozens of restaurants, shops, and services along Battleground Avenue.
One of the Triad's premier medical centers — Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital — is less than 3 miles from New Irving Park. World-class healthcare close to home gives families genuine peace of mind.
Downtown Greensboro is just 10 minutes south. Piedmont Triad International Airport is approximately 10 miles west. I-840, the Greensboro Urban Loop, is only 3 miles north — connecting residents to the entire Triad.
Stately Homes with Enduring Character
The homes of New Irving Park reflect the architectural confidence of their era — beautifully proportioned, generously sized, and built to last. Wide lots, attached garages, nine-foot ceilings, and classic exteriors create a streetscape that feels both timeless and inviting. Most homes sit on approximately half-acre lots adorned with manicured lawns and mature trees.
The most common style in New Irving Park — symmetrical facades, brick exteriors, shuttered windows, and gracious formal entries that echo the neighborhood's Irving Park heritage.
Stately Georgian homes with formal massing, decorative cornices, and classic proportions — among the most striking examples of mid-century residential architecture in Greensboro.
Charming French country-style homes featuring steep rooflines, natural stone accents, and arched doorways — an elegant departure that adds variety to New Irving Park's streetscape.
Single-story ranchers and traditional designs offer comfortable, approachable living — many on spacious half-acre lots, ideal for families of every size and stage.
Federal-style homes bring refined restraint and elegant detail to the neighborhood — classic proportions, fanlight windows, and understated dignity that ages beautifully.
The most coveted addresses in New Irving Park — homes bordering Buffalo Lake in Ascot Point, Lands End, and Provincetown, many featuring scenic water views from their backyards.
What Makes New Irving Park Homes Special
- ✓ Nine-foot ceilings and traditional layouts with upstairs bedrooms
- ✓ Attached two-car garages — hallmark of the neighborhood's thoughtful design era
- ✓ Half-acre lots — spacious by any standard, with room to grow and entertain
- ✓ Wide, sidewalk-lined streets designed for the family-centered life
"The average sale price for homes in New Irving Park has risen 16% year over year — and homes go under contract in just 26 days on average, well below the national average of 41."
- $683,725 — average home sale price
- 16% — year-over-year price appreciation
- 26 days — average days on market
- High demand — homes sell fast and hold value
Outstanding Schools — Part of What Makes New Irving Park Special
For families with children, New Irving Park delivers on what matters most. Top-rated public schools, a nationally recognized private option, and a community that has always treated education as a cornerstone value.
Welcoming New Irving Park's youngest learners, Irving Park Elementary sits on the neighborhood's west side and serves as a warm, engaged starting point for academic life.
Mendenhall Middle School is part of the New Irving Park community — right at the neighborhood's edge. Families value the convenience and the sense of community it provides.
Page High offers the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, 25 athletic teams, over 70 honors-level courses, and over 20 active clubs — from robotics to photography.
Just 5 miles north, Greensboro Day School ranks as the best private K–12 school in the Greensboro area — offering exceptional academics, athletics, and a culture of excellence.
One mile south of New Irving Park, Saint Pius X provides a faith-based K–8 education with an outstanding academic reputation — another A+ private option for New Irving Park families.
Education is a core value of the New Irving Park community. Multiple public and private options — all within minutes — give families extraordinary flexibility in how they invest in their children's future.
Why Families Love New Irving Park
"It's a very warm, family-oriented place where everybody knows each other's name, but it's still near all the amenities the city has to offer."
"What New York couldn't offer were two major things needed to build the community we wanted: space and time. In Greensboro, in New Irving Park, we found both."
"Greensboro offers the perfect balance — a slower pace, far less traffic, an affordable cost of living, and all the amenities that make a place truly livable."
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A Name That Carries 115 Years of History
The name "Irving Park" carries enormous meaning in Greensboro. When New Irving Park was developed in the 1960s, it inherited that legacy — and the responsibility to live up to it.
The original Irving Park was not simply a real estate development. It was a statement about what community could look like: thoughtfully planned, beautifully executed, and built to endure. Landscape architect John Nolen's curvilinear streets, Donald Ross's legendary golf course, and the stately homes of Greensboro's civic leaders created something that has now stood for over a century.
New Irving Park has honored that tradition. Its wide streets, generous lots, mature trees, and engaged community reflect the same values that made the Irving Park name synonymous with excellence in Greensboro living.
Today, with an average home value of nearly $684,000 and a community of more than 4,000 residents, New Irving Park is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in all of Guilford County — and one of the best places in North Carolina to raise a family.
- Lands End — gated community with lakefront properties on Buffalo Lake
- Ascot Point — lock-and-leave living with select Buffalo Lake access
- Barrington Place — popular townhome community with great location
- Provincetown — private lakefront community on Elm Street
- The Noles — newest section, developed early 2000s on the Tannenbaum tract
- 2600 Elm Ridge Lane — private community with stunning lake views