A walkable Greensboro neighborhood with a century of stories
Situated between Downtown Greensboro and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Westerwood blends historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and a vibrant community of neighbors who know one another by name.
Where we are
Westerwood stretches from West Friendly Avenue to North Josephine Boyd Street, with Courtland, Lakeview, Guilford, and Cridland forming our core blocks. We are minutes from the Tanger Center, Carolina Theatre, UNCG, and the Downtown Greenway.
- 5-minute drive to Downtown Greensboro dining, entertainment, and employers.
- 2-minute bike ride to the Lake Daniel Greenway trailhead and Peabody Park woods.
- 7-minute walk to Common Grounds Coffee, Westerwood Tavern, and neighborhood-favorite eateries.
Who lives here
Our neighborhood welcomes long-time homeowners, first-time buyers, graduate students, and young families. Residents share a passion for preservation, walkability, and community traditions.
Generational mix
Multi-decade residents, new arrivals, and UNCG faculty live side-by-side on tree-lined streets.
Creative community
Artists, designers, and musicians fuel porch concerts, studio tours, and public art installations.
Student energy
Graduate and professional students from UNCG and Greensboro College rent historic homes and contribute to volunteer projects.
Family-friendly blocks
Front porches, sidewalks, and pocket parks create a safe environment for children, pets, and play.
Why residents love Westerwood
Neighbors point to porch culture, proximity to greenways, and a strong sense of stewardship as reasons they stay. Porch Fridays, the Art & Sole Art Walk, and the Westerwood 5K create shared memories year-round.
“We moved for the 1920s architecture, and stayed for the neighbors who show up—from park clean-ups to chili cook-offs.”
Fast facts
Year Westerwood was platted by Arthur K. Moore
Historic and mid-century homes across the neighborhood
Greenway connections within a one-mile radius
Annual neighborhood events and traditions
Explore life in Westerwood
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