Three Communities, One Block – But Not the Same HOA: College Hill, Greensboro NC
Did you know that the single block tucked behind Greensboro College is home to three entirely separate residential communities — each with its own homeowners’ association, board, rules, and responsibilities?
While they share a historic location and similar names, Historic Wafco Mills, Walker Commons, and Wafco Mills Condominiums are not the same community, and they are not governed together. It's a common point of confusion — so let’s set the record straight.
🏭 Historic Wafco Mills – Greensboro’s First Roller Mill Turned Condos
Address: 801 McGee Street
Built in 1893 as the Watson and Company flour mill, this industrial building was repurposed into 28 condominiums in 1987. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a Guilford County historic landmark.
Managed by Priestly Management and HOA president Bryan Crean
Has no official known website
Not affiliated with Wafco Mills Condominiums or Walker Commons
Features unique architectural elements and preserved industrial historic character
Located on the corner of McGee and Cedar Street behind Weaver Academy and Greensboro College.
Located in College Hill Historic District and required to follow Historic District Requirements
🏘️ Walker Commons – Townhomes on Former Mill Grounds
Walker Commons is a separate development built during the 1980s on land surrounding the original mill. While it shares the block with both Wafco Mills properties, it is not part of either.
Own HOA with its own rules and leadership
Not part of the Historic Wafco landmark or its preservation but located in College Hill Historic District
Does not share amenities or governance with the other communities
Located in College Hill Historic District and required to follow Historic District Requirements
🧱 Wafco Mills Condominiums – A Self-Managed, Volunteer-Led Community
This 66-unit community was also established in 1987 as part of the broader redevelopment of the former mill site. Despite the name, Wafco Mills Condominiums is completely separate from both Historic Wafco Mills and Walker Commons. Wafco Mills owns and manages this WafcoMills.com website.
Here’s what makes Wafco Mills Condominiums unique:
Governed by its own HOA, run by a volunteer board of unit owners with financial services by Priestly management until November 2025
Board members are not affiliated with or responsible for Historic Wafco Mills or Walker Commons
Maintains its own Rules and Regulations
Enforces NC Condominium Act compliance (N.C.G.S. Chapter 47C)
Issues fines, conducts hearings, and operates independently
Community information available at WafcoMills.com
Located in College Hill Historic District and required to follow Historic District Requirements
⚠️ Why This Matters for Residents and Buyers
Because of the overlapping names and close proximity, many buyers, agents, and even residents mistakenly assume these communities are all governed together — they are not.
If you live in or are purchasing in Wafco Mills Condominiums:
Wafco Mills is not governed by the Historic Wafco HOA
Wafco Mills is not part of Walker Commons
Your Board of Directors has no control over or connection to the other two communities
Violations, rules, dues, and amenities are managed independently with Wafco Mills owning the largest number of units and largest part of land
This means questions, concerns, or violations at Historic Wafco Mills or Walker Commons should not be directed to the Wafco Mills Condominiums board, and vice versa.
🌳 A Shared Block, Not a Shared HOA
While all three communities coexist on the same city block bounded by Spring Garden, Cedar, Fulton, and McGee Streets, they are each distinct. What they do share is location — not leadership.
Want preserved industrial history? That’s Historic Wafco.
Prefer townhome living? That’s Walker Commons.
Looking for a well-run, community-minded, pet-friendly condo experience with strong owner involvement? That’s Wafco Mills Condominiums.
