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Come dine at the elegant clubhouse at MacGregor Downs.
Living on the MacGregor Downs Greens
Designed for luxury, MacGregor Downs is distinguished by its Scottish-influenced country club and custom-built homes set against the backdrop of a private golf course. This master-planned neighborhood is in Cary, one of the Best Small Cities in America, according to Money Magazine. “Downtown Cary has really taken off as of late,” says Vicki DiProfio, Owner and Realtor of DiProfio Homes. “They’ve built this amazing park down there, and you are probably 10 minutes to downtown from MacGregor.” Membership of the club is completely optional for homeowners, and there are many other factors that draw residents to MacGregor Downs. These include A-rated schools, nearby shopping and local events for the whole family.
Homes in MacGregor often have luxury features and well manicured yards.
Custom homes of brick and stone
MacGregor Downs has primarily single-family homes built in the 70s through 90s set on bigger wooded lots, some overlooking the golf course. Luxury townhouses can be found in subdivisions like Balmoral at MacGregor where townhouses will sell in the low to mid millions. According to DiProfio, “There are some lots being sold and some new construction in there right now, which is kind of unusual because this is a well-established area. It’s expensive, but it’s there.” New builds tend to be custom designed or full home renovations by local builders like Dogwood and Company and MJR Homes. These homes tend to be 4,000 to 7,000 sq ft and range from around $3 million to $5 million. Homes in MacGregor Downs have many different influences from Colonial and Traditional architecture to French Provincial Architecture.
Cary High School has some of the newest renovations in the county.
A-rated schools known for extracurriculars
Students in MacGregor Downs attend school in the Wake County Public Schools district. Much of the neighborhood is zoned for Briarcliff Elementary, East Cary Middle and Cary High, all with an A-minus score on Niche. The high school was originally a private boarding school but became North Carolina’s first state-funded public high school in 1907. It is now well known for its band program and speech and debate team. Homes on the western end of the neighborhood tend to be zoned for Apex Elementary, receiving an A-minus and Apex Middle and High, both scoring an A.
Golfing at MacGregor Downs Country Club is a popular pastime for area residents.
Teeing off or shooting hoops
MacGregor Downs Country Club is the community's signature spot within walking distance of most homes in the neighborhood. Here members enjoy a private 18-hole championship golf course with a scenic view of McGregor Downs Lake, pools, tennis courts and a clubhouse for dining and socializing. The club also has many social events like pool parties, comedy nights and dinner banquets. For an outdoor space open to the public, Apex Community Park is right next door to the west. In addition to over 160 acres of trails, courts for basketball and pickleball and fishing dock, the park is currently converting a multi-use field into street hockey rinks.
Catching at show at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
To the south, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre hosts live concerts, picnics and the annual Beer and Bourbon & BBQ Festiva. “That’s where we go every year for the fireworks,” DiProfio says. “Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a big destination for the 4th of July.” MacGregor is also close to Cary's local events like annual holiday celebrations and creative festivals like the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival.
Waverly Place features a lively outdoor plaza for MacGregor residents.
A unique outdoor shopping experience
Waverly Place Shopping Center is southeast of MacGregor Downs, with major retailers like Whole Foods and a CMX CinéBistro. “That particular shopping center is my favorite because it’s an outdoor experience,” DiProfio says. “They have concerts in the summer and a splashpad for kids.” Across Kildaire Farm Road is Crescent Commons, which houses major big box stores like Walmart Supercenter and Harris Teeter. For dining out, local eatery Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen is known for its farm-to-table menu and Danny's Bar-B-Que for its Texas-toast sandwiches. MacGregor Commons across Highway 64 to the south also has a host of prominent local restaurants, such as Asali Desserts & Café with a sweet selection of coffee and treats.
MacGregor Downs is developed around MacGregor Downs Lake and MacGregor Downs Country Club.
Close to the intersection of Highway 64 and U.S 1
Those traveling far outside of the neighborhood can reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport in 16 miles. Residents working in Research Triangle Park can commute there in about 19 miles. DiProfio says, “Highway 64 will take you into Cary in one direction. In the other direction, you can go down to Apex. U.S.1 will take you into Raleigh.”
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
MacGregor Downs
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
MacGregor Downs Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in MacGregor Downs, Cary sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in MacGregor Downs, Cary over the last 12 months is $1,250,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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