Cary Towne Center
Ranches and colonial revivals on curving forested streets
Houses primarily sit on curving, shaded streets with cul-de-sacs, and forests offer residents privacy from the busier roads that border the neighborhood. Most homes feature grass lawns framed by trees and neat landscaping. Split-levels and ranches from the 1970s are common and typically cost between $400,000 and $500,000. Three-bedroom Colonial Revivals built in the 1980s cost about $580,000. Along with single-family homes, there are also subdivisions. Luxury Craftsman-style townhomes built in 2018 can cost $670,000.
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Artistic playgrounds and paved walkways at Cary Downtown Park
After 20 years of development, Cary Downtown Park opened in late 2023. “The whole park has been redeveloped into an artistic, community-focused area. It has a “bark bar,” water features, walkways and natural playgrounds for kids. Plus, it’s in the same complex as the library,” Pitts says. The park is 2 miles northwest of Cary Town Center. Walnut Street Park is located near the neighborhood’s southern edge and offers a walking trail, playground and basketball and pickleball courts. The neighborhood also hosts opportunities for indoor recreation ¬— the Triangle Aquatic Center has a public pool that hosts swim classes and group fitness programs. Residents can gather family and friends for bowling at Bowlero.Cary schools earn A-minus ratings
Kids may begin at Adams Year-Round Elementary and advance to East Cary Magnet Middle. Students can continue learning at Cary High, the first public school in the state. All three schools earn A-minus ratings from Niche. The high school features the Academy of Technology and Advanced Manufacturing, which is a learning community designed to help students develop skills in design, advanced manufacturing and engineering. The program includes work-based learning and field-specific classes.Retro classics at the Shiny Diner
To shop for groceries, residents can head to Harris Teeter. Crossroads Plaza, which is 2 miles south of the neighborhood, houses many more retailers, including Target and HomeGoods. Residents can find local businesses and boutiques in downtown Cary. Locals can find a range of dining options along Walnut Street and Buck Jones Road. The Shiny Diner serves classic American dishes, like burgers and fried chicken, in a silver, retro setting. Noodle Boulevard serves ramen and rice bowls with a variety of toppings.
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Support local artists at the annual Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
The neighborhood benefits from its central Cary location. “There’s always something wholesome to do in Cary. The town is always putting on very family-friendly events,” Pitts says. Cary has two annual art festivals. The Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival takes place in the spring, and the Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival happens in August. Both festivals showcase local artists and feature live music, craft tables and food. There are numerous seasonal events as well, like The Great Pumpkin Carve, a fall event with pumpkin-decorating stations. During December, Cary honors all major holidays with a Christmas parade, menorah lighting and Kwanzaa celebration.GoCary takes residents downtown
GoCary offers public transportation throughout Cary; residents can find bus stops concentrated along the southern portion of the neighborhood. Fares have been suspended through June 2024. Most residents rely on personal vehicles to commute to work and run errands. Interstate 40 runs along Cary Town Center’s eastern edge and connects to Interstate 440, so residents can easily access Cary and Raleigh.Epic Games headquarters is in progress
The headquarters for video game developer Epic Games is scheduled to be built at the former site of Cary Towne Center. Construction was originally slated to conclude in 2024 but rezoning stalled in 2022, and the timeline has been pushed back.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Steve Gunter
Steve Gunter
COMPASS
(984) 214-8519
189 Total Sales
2 in Cary Towne Center
$198K - $205K Price Range
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Jeff Stevenson
Jeff Stevenson
Responds QuicklyCompass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
(984) 459-7271
65 Total Sales
1 in Cary Towne Center
$420,000 Price
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Christy Mroczkiewicz
Christy Mroczkiewicz
Compass -- Raleigh
(866) 514-3731
58 Total Sales
1 in Cary Towne Center
$470,000 Price
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Lalit Farmah
Lalit Farmah
Tru Realty LLC
(984) 459-7723
114 Total Sales
1 in Cary Towne Center
$275,100 Price
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Tyler White
Tyler White
Keller Williams Central
(855) 915-0591
149 Total Sales
1 in Cary Towne Center
$248,000 Price
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Melanie Osborne
Melanie Osborne
Coldwell Banker Advantage
(984) 205-5391
59 Total Sales
1 in Cary Towne Center
$475,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Downtown Cary Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Walnut Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
WakeMed Soccer Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Playground
R.S. Dunham Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Lions Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Rose Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Kay Struffolino Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cary Towne Center | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cary Towne Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cary Towne Center, Cary sell after 268 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cary Towne Center, Cary over the last 12 months is $233,500, down 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$357,325
Median Sale Price
$233,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,488
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$320,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,035,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
83
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$255
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,183
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,285
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,693
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,192
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,041
Median Age
34
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,083
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,448
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
49.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.4%
% Population in Labor Force
82.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
10
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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