Triangle Area Real Estate News & Information - Cary Neighborhoods

Relocating to Cary, NC? Learn More About What Makes Cary A Great Place To Live

The Town of Cary is a community of more than 155,000 residents. Situated between Raleigh and Research Triangle Park, the town is conveniently located, with Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the Raleigh Durham airport all nearby. Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill are less than 20 minutes away.

Cary is the seventh-largest municipality in North Carolina, yet it is able to maintain a small-town feel due to the resources available from larger cities nearby. Many of the residents work in Raleigh and Research Triangle Park. Most of the residents have white-collar jobs as professionals and technology and office workers. The median income of the residents is among the highest in the state.

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Cary Park In Cary, NC

Cary Park Real Estate Market

Cary Park is a very popular subdivision in Cary, North Carolina where there are a combination of condominiums, townhomes and single family homes. They are ranging in price from an average of $250,000 for a townhome to single family homes averaging in the low $500’s. Average sale price for a home in Cary Park for 2015 (12/01/2015) was $351,053. Days on market was a healthy 44 days on average with one home selling in as little as 1 day.

Cary Park surrounds a 28 acre lake that has a paved walking trail, and there are miles of sidewalks in the neighborhood, the community pool is the Cary Park Swim Club, home of the Sea Dragons swim team. The clubhouse features a large screen TV, pool table, WiFi and is available for private…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Lochmere In Cary, NC

Lochmere in Cary is a mix of neighborhoods surrounding the three lakes – Lochmere Lake, Lake Lomond and Highlands Lake in the middle of Cary at the intersection of Tryon Road and Kildaire Farm Road. There are many home options from townhomes to single family detached houses on large lots in Lochmere. YTD 2015 (12/01/15) shows home prices range from high $190's for townhomes up to over $700,000 for estate type homes with lake frontage. The community was begun in the mid Eighties when the town of Cary was a whole lot different and it is a credit to the planners of Lochmere who incorporated the natural beauty of the land and lakes into the neighborhood, preserving what is today almost impossible to find in Cary. There are three community pools a clubhouse…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Highcroft In Cary, NC

About Highcroft Village Homes In Cary, NC

Highcroft Village in Cary, North Carolina 27519 is a wonderful community perfectly located at the intersection of NC Highway 55 and Green Hope School Road. The home prices in Highcroft Village range from the low $400’s up to the low $700’s. There are about three home sales a month and the average price per square foot for homes sold in 2015 (11/19/15) was $150.There are five and four bedroom homes available, both new construction and resales. The average lot size is about .15 acre. Highcroft Village is a highly sought after neighborhood with homes selling quickly, the average days on market is only 50 days with some homes selling in as little as 3 days. Currently the main builders in Highcroft are national…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Preston In Cary, NC

The Preston Real Estate Market, Cary NC

The Preston Community in Cary, NC is a wonderful mix of neighborhoods built around the prestigious Prestonwood Country Club. There are many different home styles and prices range from $230,000 up to $2,900,000. Most of the homes were built between the mid eighties and late nineties. There are beautiful tree lined streets connecting the different neighborhoods and bike lanes are on most main streets. The more expensive homes are often found in small private cul-de sacs with golf course views. The community is a walking delight with wide sidewalks and miles of different options.

The average price per square foot for homes sold in the third quarter of 2015 (11/19/15) was $165 and the average size of the homes was…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Renaissance At Regency In Cary, NC

About Renaissance At Regency In Cary, NC

ForeverHome, a local Triangle area builder, is building magnificent luxury cottage homes in the beautiful community of Renaissance At Regency in Cary, NC. These luxurious homes start in the low $400’s and there are a number of floor plans ranging in size from 2300 square feet up to 7000 square feet. YTD 2015 (11/18/15) shows the average homes sold in the low $600's. The homes feature meticulously landscaped yards that are maintenance free, stone and brick exteriors with long lasting fiber cement . The interiors of the homes are splendidly equipped with the finest of appliances and fixtures. In the kitchen, stainless steel appliances match with custom cabinets, exquisite lighting fixtures and granite countertops.…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Copperleaf In Cary, NC

About Copperleaf Homes In Cary, NC

The neighborhood of Copperleaf is a wonderful community of luxury custom built homes ranging in price from the high $700’s to the low $1,000,000's. Copperleaf is located near the intersection of Morrisville Parkway and White Oak Church Rd. The homes feature a mix of the top of the line in luxury finishes and features. Beautiful stone exteriors, stately home styles, circular driveways and extensive landscaping all combine to provide a magnificent community atmosphere. The Copperleaf walking trails connect you to the American Tobacco Trail system which provide miles of walking, running and bike riding opportunities. The Thomas Brooks Park home to the USA Baseball National Training Complex is a short drive away.

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How To Find The Perfect Neighborhood

How to Find The Perfect Neighborhood

You're out looking to buy a home in an area you're not truly familiar with. How can you know whether it's a good match for what you are ideally looking for? There’s an art to knowing if a neighborhood is a great one, and it goes far beyond tree-lined streets or summer block parties.

Let’s assume you stumble upon what appears to be your ideal neighborhood in. It’s close to the things that matter to you and it’s filled with the things you love. Fantastic. But even if it seems to tick all your boxes, there are 7 important things you really need to do before allowing yourself to fall head over heels with any particular location:

1. Get A Bird's Eye View

Type the address in Google Maps. Then zoom out. And zoom…

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