Summerfield NC Real Estate
The town of Summerfield is a small but fast growing and popular suburb of Greensboro, North Carolina. Located in the Northwest area of Guilford County, the town lies in what is referred to as the Piedmont Triad area of the state. Originally known as Bruce’s CrossRoads (now Bruce Township), the area was named after Charles Bruce, a Revolutionary War Leader in the 1780’s. The town of Summerfield was incorporated in 1996 and within the next 3.5 years it grew from approximately 2000 to over 6000 residents. Today Summerfield has a population of 7606 people.
The town of Summerfield has an active Town Council and Parks and Recreation Department. The Town Council has developed a Land Use plan allowing for planned developments with open spaces while still maintaining the rural character of the town. In 2006 the Summerfield Community Park opened. It is a beautiful 50 acre park that includes walking trails, a fishing pond, and picnic shelters, with indoor and outdoor classroom areas.
Summerfield celebrates its founding with an annual Founders Day Parade and Festival at the local Elementary School. It is usually held the Saturday before Mother’s Day, and is jointly sponsored by the Town, The Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, and the Summerfield Youth Council. It boasts having the longest parade in Guilford County and there is usually a big turnout of townspeople for the event. This sense of community is felt throughout Summerfield, making it one of the most desirable places to live in Guilford County.
