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Archer Lodge is a Raleigh suburb still growing
A farming community incorporated in 2009, Archer Lodge combines a burgeoning atmosphere with a small-town character. “This area has grown a lot within the last 5 years,” says Deborah Deal, a Realtor with Allen Tate Realtors who has sold several homes in the area. “Because it’s a quiet, rural area near busier cities like Clayton and Raleigh.” The neighborhood has a bustling community center and several recreational hubs, including Archer Lodge Town Park, which opened in 2024. While the town has been steadily changing, it still likes to keep things local, like Archer Lodge Express hosting rotating food trucks. The convenience store was formerly C.E. Barnes Store — which stood for 96 years before being purchased by new owners in 2023.
Archer Lodge locals gather and make new friends all the time at Deep River Brewery.
Archer Lodge locals can make sure their swing is in good form at the Riverwood Golf Club range.
The neighborhoods of Archer Lodge are home to proud and friendly residents.
Beautiful natural surroundings are abundant throughout the Archer Lodge areas.
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Archer Lodge is comprised of suburbs and custom country estates
Many of Archer Lodge’s residential streets are lined with transitional-style homes from the late 1990s and early 2000s. These three-to-four-bedroom homes have spacious front porches, two-car garages and half-acre lots. The Riverwood subdivision also has Cape Cod cottages and modern farmhouses built within the last five years. “Acreage is the biggest selling point,” Deal says. “The last house I sold here was on about 2 acres. The open house was packed, and it sold within a week because everyone wanted the land.” Whether or not the house is on a working farm, ranch-styles and other custom-built country estates can sit on lots as big as 5 acres. Homes here cost between $230,000 and $870,000.
Neighborhoods in Archer Lodge are full of close-knit residents and beautiful homes.
Most Archer Lodge communities offer residents large yards and quiet neighborhoods.
Well maintained homes and manicured lawns are common throughout Archer Lodge neighborhoods.
Brick ranch style homes can be found in some of the older Archer Lodge communities.
The safe and quiet communities of Archer Lodge attract many young families to the area.
Modern traditional homes make up the majority of the newer communities around Archer Lodge.
Manicured yards and well maintained homes are easy to spot anywhere in Archer Lodge.
Modern finishes and designs elevate the communities found in Archer Lodge.
Modern finishes and designs elevate the communities found in Archer Lodge.
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Johnston County Public Schools that depend on zoning
Part of the Johnston County Public Schools, students may attend Riverwood Elementary or East Clayton Elementary, which both earn a B-plus grade on Niche or River Dell Elementary, scoring a B. They can then graduate to B-rated Archer Lodge Middle or B-plus-rated Riverwood Middle. At Clayton High, students can join the Academy of Health Science. Lending to the school's B-grade, the pathway program offers biomedical technology and anatomy classes. Participants must also complete an 80-hour medical-related internship before graduating.
Riverdell Elementary School
Clayton locals can head to Clayton High School for a Friday football game.
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Activities at Archer Lodge Community Center and Neuse River proximity
In addition to the new Archer Lodge Town Park, locals can visit the Archer Lodge Community Center. In addition to a lighted walking trail, playground and amphitheater, the center hosts a variety of events, including Archer Lodge Family Fun Day. The baseball diamonds and soccer fields host youth and adult leagues. Archer Lodge also benefits from the many recreational hubs surrounding the Neuse River, including Riverwood Golf Club. The 27-hole course features a rolling Bermuda fairway with shots along the waterway. Members can also utilize the Riverwood Athletic Club, which has a fitness center, an indoor lap pool and three outdoor pools. The 4-mile Clayton River Walk is another destination parallel to the river, one where anglers can stop along the sandy shores to fish for striped bass, southern flounder and Atlantic croaker.
Archer Lodge is an area with strong sense of community and friendly people everywhere.
Archer Lodge Park is home to a well used baseball field and other amenities.
The Riverwood Golf Club is a place that many Archer Lodge locals gather to share time together.
Even Archer Lodge furry family members can enjoy the Clayton River Greenway.
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Locals can pick up produce from numerous farmsteads
Locals can go to Pace Family Farms along Buffalo Road to pick their own produce, including kale and sweet potatoes in the fall. The bountiful strawberry fields make late spring the busiest season, but fresh eggs and bulk beef are available year-round. The Market at Riverwood in the town's northwestern region also provides essentials. Residents can grab groceries at Food Lion or eat from a few locally owned restaurants, like Las Costenas. The eatery adds Mexican flare to various dishes, from the jalapeno burger to the red snapper served atop rice and beans. Coffee enthusiasts can find organic lattes and freshly made bagels from 9Bar. “Archer Lodge doesn’t have a downtown district,” Deal says. “Most people go to Clayton for anything nightlife or city-related.” Those looking for a more bustling city center can drive 7 miles west toward Clayton’s core, filled with public art, breweries and boutiques.
Food Lion and other grocery or shopping needs are in easy reach for Archer Lodge residents.
Deep River Brewery serves up lots of great local beers created in out for Archer Lodge locals.
Vinson's Pub & Eatery is a popular destination for Archer Lodge locals.
Great food and company make Vinson's Pub & Eatery a fun experience for Archer Lodge residents.
9Bar Coffee is a hidden gem for Archer Lodge coffee enthusiasts.
The baristas and drinks at 9Bar Coffee are top notch in Archer Lodge.
Harris Teeter is part of a large and convenient shopping center within Archer Lodge.
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Car-dependent but close to the interstate
Archer Lodge’s residential streets rarely have sidewalks, and the town has no public transportation options. However, Interstate 87 is 10 miles north, and another 10-mile trip west on the highway leads to Raleigh.
Archer Lodge offers a scenic rural environment for its residents.
Archer Lodge residents' nearest public transit options are at the Wendell Park And Ride.
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On average, homes in Archer Lodge, NC sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Archer Lodge, NC over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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