When relocating to Raleigh, NC, one of your requirements may be to live in an area that is convenient to a wealth of services, businesses and entertainment opportunities. If it is, then start your Raleigh, NC home search in North Raleigh. If you travel for business or pleasure, North Raleigh has the best proximity to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). This area has easy access to I-540, I-40 and Highway 70 leading into Durham. And being at the heart of Research Triangle Park puts North Raleigh as one of the most desirable places to live in the area.
Moving to North Raleigh, NC means being able to live in fantastic neighborhoods. Whether you are looking for a great luxury apartment, townhome, single family home or estate, you will find it in North Raleigh. Great luxury townhomes can be found in communities, such as:
• Addison Reserve
• Cornerstone Park
• Glenwood Crossing
• Glenwood North
• The Village-Umstead
Luxury homes and estate homes can be found in such neighborhoods as:
• Brier Creek Country Club – range from $450k to $2 million, features an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Course
• Reserve – range from $400k to $580k
• Carlyle – range from $725k to over $1 million
• Chatsworth – range from $800k to $2 million
• Leesville Crest – range from $800k to $1.2 million
• Parker Falls – range from $740k to $1 million
• Moorlands – range from $750k to $1.2 million
• River Run – starting in the $500’s
• Linville – range from $1.3 million to $3 million
• Soleil Center – range from $1.1 million to $4 million
• Stonebridge – range $300k to $750k
• Stonemoor – 67 homesites, Range $600’s to $1.7 million
• The Barony – gated,29 estate homes with lake views, starting at $1 million
• The Hamptons at Umstead – 215 homesites starting in the $600’s
• Wakefield – 2,200 acres with 18-hole TPC at Wakefield Plantation golf, range from $120’s to in the millions
There are many shopping, dining and recreational opportunities for residents of North Raleigh neighborhoods. If you move to North Raleigh, you will appreciate being able to run to Target, Super Wal-Mart, Harris Teeter, Lowe’s Foods, Kroger, BJ’s, Marshall’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods whenever you need something in a hurry. There are also numerous other shops and boutiques available in various strip malls. Just down Glenwood Avenue/70 toward Raleigh is the Crabtree Valley Mall, when you want to spend a full day shopping. There are many dining options from fast food to fine dining. Whatever you’re in the mood for, from Japanese to Italian, you will find it here, as well as being able to get a top-notch steak at The Angus Barn. After all your fill of great food, William B. Umstead Park is along 70/Glenwood Ave for hiking and biking. Or if you want a full day in the sun, Falls Lake is nearby and features several sandy beaches, picnic tables and kids’ play areas.
The North Raleigh area is served by the Wake County School System and features great schools that emphasize student success. There are a variety of public and private schools for parents to choose from, which include:
• 27 Elementary Schools – Baileywick ES, Body of Christ Christian Academy, Brassfield ES, Brentwood ES, Brooks ES Magnet, Casa Esperanza Montessori, Douglas ES Magnet, Durant Road ES Magnet, Fox Road ES, Green ES Magnet, Harris Creek ES, Jeffreys Grove ES, Lead Mine ES, Lynn Road ES, Millbrook ES Magnet, N. Raleigh Country Day School, North Ridge ES, Pleasant Union ES, Quest Academy, St Phillip Lutheran Preschool, St Raphael Catholic, St Timothy’s School, Stough ES, The Franciscan School, Wakefield ES, Wildwood Forest ES, and York ES
• 6 Middle Schools – Carroll MS, Durant Road MS, East Millbrook MS, Wakefield MS, West Millbrook MS, Magellan Charter
• 4 High Schools – Millbrook HS, Sanderson HS, Wakefield HS, St Thomas Moore Academy
• 7 Other – Friendship Christian, Montessori School of Raleigh, Neuse Baptist Christian School, North Raleigh Christian Academy, Stevens Prep Academy, The Fletcher Academy, The Trilogy School
Come experience living at its finest with elegant neighborhoods in close proximity to daily conveniences. When you begin your search for North Raleigh homes for sale, it may seem a bit overwhelming, especially if you aren’t familiar with the area, but the help of a knowledgeable real estate agent can be helpful. Contact me, an expert in selling North Raleigh real estate and I will search for homes that meet your criteria. I can also help you explore the various neighborhoods to determine where you want to live. Call or click on my website to see all that North Raleigh real estate has to offer.
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