Wilders
New developments along Highway 42
Brand-new suburban developments have been popping up in Wilders over the past few years. Single-story Craftsman and traditional homes of brick and stone sit next to each other on paved streets ending in cul-de-sacs. Neighbors in developments hugging North Carolina Highway 42 can walk to nearby grocery stores and restaurants. Brand-new townhouses are available for purchase, and older structures like ranch-styles houses from the late 1990s tend to have roughly 1 acre of land. Homes cost between $290,000 and $875,000, and the average home value is about $415,000. “You hear so much about the unaffordability of the housing market, and I couldn’t agree more, I totally understand that,” says Julie Toy, a life-long North Carolina resident and realtor with Coldwell Banker Advantage. “But you can travel a short distance from a major hub like Raleigh and get out to a slightly more rural area, and the housing prices are a lot more accessible.”
The Marching Pirates of Corinth Holders High
Part of Johnston County Public Schools, there are three elementary schools that serve the neighborhood: Corinth Holders Elementary, scoring a B-minus; River Dell Elementary, scoring a B, or the new Thanksgiving Elementary, which opened in fall of 2021. Archer Lodge Middle and Corinth Holders High both score a B. In 2024, the high school’s marching band performed at London’s New Year’s Day Parade and Festival.
Access to Route 70 and Raleigh
Wilders hugs the border of Wake County. “You have two major interstates going through in Interstates 95 and 40,” Brownlee says. Commuters can take U.S. Route 70 to Interstate 40 to Raleigh, about 30 minutes away. Durham is about 50 miles away, a drive of about an hour, and Research Triangle Park is a 45-minute drive. The closest hospital to Wilders is UNC Johnston Health Clayton, about 10 miles west of the library.
Cravings in Clayton
Publix anchors a commercial plaza on Highway 42 with tenants like Great Clips and the UPS Store. Vinegar-based pulled pork, an Eastern North Carolina tradition, is available at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q. Across the street are retailers like Harris Teeter and Petco, an ice cream parlor, a pizza place and Don Beto’s Tacos y Tequila, a go-to for nachos and margaritas. About 7 miles west is downtown Clayton, where people order juicy ribeye steak at Clayton Steakhouse and sip sparkling wine on the outdoor patio at Mannings Restaurant. “They do a lot of fun stuff,” Toy says of downtown. “On Friday evenings, it’s the place to go. People walk up and down the streets.”
East Clayton Community Park
At East Clayton Community Park, people of all abilities can play on the new inclusive Harmony Playground. There’s space for baseball and soccer games; families can hold picnics or play disc golf. The East Triangle YMCA features an outdoor pool, strength and cardio equipment, reoccurring activities like family bingo and seasonal events like paper snowflake workshops. Members of The Neuse Pool also enjoy outdoor swimming with shaded sitting areas. Portofino Equestrian Center has a training area and boarding stable where horses can socialize and roam.
The Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival
Every year, all of Johnston County comes together for the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival, a one-day event with entertainment, inflatables, about 130 vendors and country ham biscuits from the Kiwanis Club of Smithfield. During the months of June, July and August, Wendell Blueberry Farm opens so people can pick their own locally grown fruit.
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Joyelle Ronan
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jacqueline Newhouse
Jacqueline Newhouse
Responds Quickly1st Class Real Estate Triangle East
(252) 888-7207
25 Total Sales
1 in Wilders
$460,000 Price
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Tina Barletta
Tina Barletta
HomeTowne Realty Clayton East
(984) 789-4620
263 Total Sales
136 in Wilders
$69K - $1.2M Price Range
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Lisa Scholl
Lisa Scholl
Coldwell Banker Advantage
(855) 775-2121
15 Total Sales
1 in Wilders
$295,500 Price
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Jenny Wenzell-Ortiz
Jenny Wenzell-Ortiz
Choice Residential Real Estate
(984) 789-5679
52 Total Sales
5 in Wilders
$243K - $440K Price Range
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Robert Sutter
Robert Sutter
Allen Tate / Durham
(984) 369-8353
88 Total Sales
1 in Wilders
$348,000 Price
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Chris Hewitt
Chris Hewitt
Allen Tate/Raleigh-Falls Neuse
(833) 454-1643
34 Total Sales
2 in Wilders
$350K - $370K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Archer Lodge Park
Wendell Town Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
East Clayton Dog Park
East Clayton Community Park
Neuse River Greenway Trail
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Wilsons Mills Community Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wilders | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wilders Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wilders, Archer Lodge sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilders, Archer Lodge over the last 12 months is $319,990, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$407,990
Median Sale Price
$319,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$309,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,050,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
349
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$266
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,641
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
2014
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,311
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,648
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,908
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 2pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
28,635
Median Age
40
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,980
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,262
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
39.2%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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