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Cary Park

Cary Park

Suburban Neighborhood in Cary, North Carolina

Wake County 27519
$701,912 Average Value
$260 Average Price per Sq Ft
29 Homes For Sale

Suburban living near The Research Triangle

With “park” in its name, it’s unsurprising that the Cary Park neighborhood would be surrounded by green spaces and walking trails. “Residents like to ride their bikes on the tobacco trail and walk or ride horses on the greenways,” says Theresa Lunt, Broker and Realtor with Exp Realty who specializes in the West Cary area. This community was one of the first planned developments in Cary and features a wide range of homes, from townhouses to large custom builds. It also boasts amenities like pools and a clubhouse. “A lot of people choose that particular area because it’s beautiful, it’s walkable, and it has great schools,” says Carrie Guerreiro, a Broker with Heathstrings Realty. “It’s a very attractive area for families.”
Cary Park is beautiful, it’s walkable, and it has great schools.
Cary Park is beautiful, it’s walkable, and it has great schools.
Large custom homes can be found in the Cary Park neighborhood.
Large custom homes can be found in the Cary Park neighborhood.
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Luxury homes, condos and townhomes

Many of the homes here are built in the New Traditional style, an architectural movement that mixes elements from classic residential styles with modern design like open floorplans. Streets are walkable, well-lit, and have limited traffic and homes are generally close together, often with leafy backyards. A one- to three-bedroom condo or townhouse will sell for around $250,000 to $600,000. Single-family homes with three to four bedrooms will range from $460,000 to $780,000. Larger homes with five to seven bedrooms will start at $800,000 and can go as high as $1.8 million, especially if it’s located near Cary Lake Park.
New traditional style townhomes
New traditional style townhomes
New traditional home
New traditional home
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Schools in Cary Park rank among the best in the state

Part of the Wake County School System, school zones here are dependent on location. Many schools have an enrollment cap, leading students to attend overflow schools. Possible elementary schools include Mills Park Elementary and Hortons Creek Elementary, both earning an A grade on Niche. Mills Park Middle and West Cary Middle also earn A scores. Green Level High and Panther Creek High are A-plus rated high schools that both offer Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment classes for students to earn college credit. “People will call me and say, ‘I want to live here so my son can go to Panther Creek,’” says Lunt.
Green Level High School has many great athletic teams and after school clubs.
Green Level High School has many great athletic teams and after school clubs.
Mills Park Elementary follows a traditional calendar year.
Mills Park Elementary follows a traditional calendar year.
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Taking a stroll along Cary Park Lake

The neighborhood surrounds Cary Park Lake, a two-part lake that helps manage the community’s stormwater and provides a scenic fishing spot. It has 2 miles of paved greenway that can be used for more than walking, residents can bike, roller blade and skate on the wide trail. Mills School Park, located on the campus of Mills Park Elementary and Middle School, is open after 5pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. The park includes a running track, softball fields, walking trails and more. Residents of the Cary Park subdivision also have access to the Cary Park Clubhouse, which includes a soccer field, tennis courts, playgrounds and a community pool. “It’s optional to join the pool, but a lot of kids want to be on the neighborhood swim team,” Lunt says. Nearby green spaces include the Neighborhood Park on McCrimmon Parkway and the American Tobacco Trail, which stretches a total of 23 miles, 4.7 of those miles being in Cary.
Cary Park Lake Trail
Cary Park Lake Trail
Cary Park Lake
Cary Park Lake
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Cary Park Town Center is a one-stop shop

The Cary Park Town Center shopping complex provides quick access to both groceries and restaurants. The Harris Teeter grocery store here has a pharmacy within the location. Other business in the shopping center include banks and salons. Los Tres Magueyes offers authentic Mexican dishes, while Andia's Ice Cream has dessert covered with rotating flavors like Bacon Maple Praline and Cantaloupe Sorbet. Chains like McDonalds and Dunkin’ are in the shopping center as well. If residents crave Indian food or specialty cocktails, Mirchi's Indian Kitchen & Bar is located just north of the neighborhood.
Outdoor tables at Andia's Ice Cream
Outdoor tables at Andia's Ice Cream
Mirchi's Indian Kitchen & Bar is located just north of Cary Park.
Mirchi's Indian Kitchen & Bar is located just north of Cary Park.
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Downtown Cary offers abundant attractions

The Cary Park Clubhouse will sometime host activities for residents, such as bringing food trucks to the community. Downtown Cary, which is around 9 miles from the neighborhood has attractions like The Cary Arts Center, which hosts live performances and arts and crafts classes. In Downtown Raleigh, about 30 miles away, residents can visit the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Marbles Kids Museum or the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
The Cary Arts Center hosts live performances and arts and crafts classes.
The Cary Arts Center hosts live performances and arts and crafts classes.
The Cary Regional Library hosts yoga classes, art exhibits, and book clubs.
The Cary Regional Library hosts yoga classes, art exhibits, and book clubs.
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In the heart of the Triangle

While the neighborhood’s sidewalks make it highly walkable, the lack of public transit means that most residents depend on their cars to get around. Cary Park is about 4 miles from NC 540, a major roadway that connects to Interstate 40. Durham is 17 miles away, while Raleigh is 30 miles away. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 12 miles away, a drive that will take residents around 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. WakeMed Cary Hospital is 16.5 miles from the heart of the neighborhood.
Durham is 17 miles from Cary Park.
Durham is 17 miles from Cary Park.
Downtown Raleigh is 30 miles from Cary Park.
Downtown Raleigh is 30 miles from Cary Park.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Raleigh-Durham International

18 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cary Park US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Cary Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$465,000
Median Sale Price
$358,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$524,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$358,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$200,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
322
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$260

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,509
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,561
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,134
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,626
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,219
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
9,618
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$181,186
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$195,549

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
80.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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