Neighborhoods / Rockingham County
Reidsville
City in Rockingham County
- Typical prices
- $150k – $400k
- Best for
- Historic homes at the region's lowest prices
- Commute
- 25 min to Greensboro
About the neighborhood
Tobacco-era mansions, a compact downtown and Lake Reidsville
Reidsville is the old tobacco town 25 minutes north of Greensboro on US-29, and it holds some of the best historic housing value in the region: large early-1900s homes on Main Street and in the surrounding districts, plus mid-century neighborhoods and lake lots at Lake Reidsville, for a fraction of Greensboro prices.
Downtown has a compact, walkable core with the Penn House, local restaurants and a growing set of small businesses. It suits buyers who want character and space on a budget, or Greensboro commuters who are fine with a straight-shot highway drive.
Reidsville on the map
Town limits, roads, parks and landmarks. Click the map to enable scroll zoom.
Highlights
This area is great for
Value
This area is great for
Historic homes
This area is great for
Lake
Characteristics
Transportation
US-29 is a four-lane highway straight to Greensboro (about 25 minutes); NC-14 and NC-87 connect to Eden and Burlington. Car-dependent; downtown is walkable.
Services
Grocery and big-box shopping along Freeway Drive and US-29, Annie Penn Hospital, and a downtown with restaurants and shops. Lake Reidsville Park offers boating, camping and trails; the Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail is a local favorite.
Character
Historic, unhurried and affordable. A small city rediscovering its downtown, with friendly neighborhoods and a strong sense of local history.
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | Levels | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reidsville High | Public | High | Rockingham County Schools |
| Reidsville Middle | Public | Middle | |
| Moss Street Elementary | Public | Elementary | |
| Rockingham Early College High | Public | High | On the RCC campus |
Schools are listed by proximity and typical assignment. Zones change — always confirm the address with the district before you write an offer.
Nearby
- Lake Reidsville
- Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail
- Downtown Reidsville