Northwest Cary
Suburban Neighborhood in Cary, North Carolina
Wake County 27519, 27560
Condos, townhouses and homes, old and new
Homes in this area are often traditional-style, combining modern design with elements of classic architecture. Single-family homes in Northwest Cary range from $450,000 to $850,000, varying by age and square footage. “We like to keep our trees,” Douglas says. “Even though there is new development, when you’re driving through Northwest Cary, you can tell that some of the homes are older and some of them are newer. But the amount of trees and greenways we have on this side of town are incredible.” Apartment complexes offer convenient locations and modern amenities, while those looking to buy a home can check out one of the many townhouse developments or residential subdivisions.
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A downtown park and many green hiking trails
Northwest Cary contains some of the town's more than 80 miles of interconnected greenways. The Morris Branch Greenway runs for 2 miles and connects to nearby Neighborhood Park on McCrimmon, which opened in 2024. And right by Panther Creek High, residents can jump on the Nancy Branch Greenway for wooded trails leading to other nearby subdivisions. Downtown Cary Park is an attraction for both residents and visitors from nearby cities, like Raleigh. “The great thing is there’s a little something for everybody,” Douglas says. "Not only is it a park, but it’s a concert venue. It’s got really good playgrounds for the kids, and there are two mini dog parks, one for big dogs, one for small dogs.” While their pets are socializing, owners can check out The Bark Bar, an open-air pavilion serving beverages and snacks.
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Wake County Schools support fine arts
Wake County Schools serve Northwest Cary, and school zones vary throughout the area. Nearby in-network options like Mills Park Elementary and Mills Park Middle School share a campus, and both hold overall A ratings from Niche. The community is home to Panther Creek High School, which receives an A-plus Niche rating. “They’re some of the best schools in the state,” Douglas says. “People will fight over getting a Cary address to get into a Cary school.” The high school includes an award-winning arts program. Their dance, vocal music and band fine arts paths require an audition or portfolio as part of the admissions process.
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Arts and crafts celebrations downtown
The Lazy Daze Festival brings artisans and crafters from around the world to downtown Cary. A smaller version of the festival happens in the spring. The park also keeps a full event calendar. “They always do special programming at the park. So just check the weekend, and they’ve got something going on,” Douglas says. “This past weekend, they had a May the Fourth Be With You event with a dog costume contest, Kylo Ren and activities for the kids.”Triangle Expressway runs beside Northwest Cary
Driving is the best way to get around in Northwest Cary, as the neighborhood is bordered by the Triangle Expressway, a major toll road simplifying commutes through the greater Raleigh-Durham area. “It’s probably one of the most convenient locations in all of Wake County,” Douglas says. “You could even say in all of the Triangle." Downtown Raleigh is a 17.5-mile commute.Groceries and dining at Alston Town Center
Alston Town Center is a business park with chain restaurants like Moe’s Southwest Grill, as well as local establishments including Urban Angeethi Indian Restaurant & Bar, serving authentic South Asian cuisine and cocktails. It also contains Whole Foods for grocery shopping. About 6 miles east of Northwest Cary is Park West Village. This strip mall features Ross, Target and T.J. Maxx, among many other name-brand restaurants and shopping options. Downtown Cary is a popular spot for both boutiques and breweries. “Fifteen years ago, if someone told me I would go to downtown Cary to hang out, I would have laughed,” Douglas says. “Now, on a Friday or Saturday night, you are most definitely watching for pedestrians, because people are just out and about everywhere.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Raghava Nalamada
Raghava Nalamada
RTP REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC
(518) 919-3793
102 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Cary
$510,970 Price
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Lalit Farmah
Lalit Farmah
Tru Realty LLC
(984) 459-7723
114 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Cary
$481,626 Price
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Ezio Mariani
Ezio Mariani
Wieland Properties, Inc.
(984) 500-2758
56 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Cary
$477,000 Price
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Linda Craft
Linda Craft
Linda Craft Team, REALTORS
(984) 459-7445
931 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Cary
$851,000 Price
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Nancy Grace
Nancy Grace
Choice Residential Real Estate
(866) 981-8294
105 Total Sales
2 in Northwest Cary
$525K - $585K Price Range
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Gretchen Coley
Gretchen Coley
Compass -- Raleigh
(984) 459-7838
1,028 Total Sales
2 in Northwest Cary
$835K - $855K 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
Downtown Cary Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Indian Creek Trailhead
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Grace Park Greenway
- Trails
Northwest Park
Patriot's Playground
- Playground
Morrisville Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Carpenter Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Amberly Wellness Park
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ON MCCRIMMON PARKWAY
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northwest Cary | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northwest Cary Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Cary, Cary sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwest Cary, Cary over the last 12 months is $577,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$575,000
Median Sale Price
$577,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$765,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$546,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
868
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
2019
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,721
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,084
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,270 - $6,551 per month
- Cortland Cary
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 529+ Sq Ft
- 5110 Alston Glen Dr
- Cary, NC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,374
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$139,328
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$167,808
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
College Graduates
72.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.2%
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®
17
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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