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Northwoods is a quiet yet colorful residential neighborhood
About a mile north of Downtown Cary sits Northwoods, a quiet residential neighborhood where each home packs a lot of personality. A brick home with yellow trimmings will sit next to a snout house with a triangular teal garage. While lots may be on the smaller size at an average of 9,500 square feet, residents take pride in their yards with well-maintained lawns and small trees blooming with pink flowers. Northwoods is also host to a few different townhome and apartment communities. Those residing in a townhouse at The Preserve or an apartment at The Gregory will benefit from amenities like a playground and pool.
The Cary Farmers Market offers fresh produce near Northwoods.
Colonial-inspired homes are a common sight in the Northwoods neighborhood.
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A mix of home styles for every taste
On gently curving streets, colonial-inspired and Cape Cod-style single-family homes fan out on cul-de-sacs shaded by mature, leafy trees. Homes here were built in the 1970s all the way up to the 2010s, and they vary in colors, designs and details. Some have large garages and/or screened porches. A few streets, such as McIntire Lane, back up to the woods, giving homeowners a secluded backyard. Other sections of the neighborhood, including The Ridges of Northwoods, feature sets of newly renovated townhouses. A single-family home will range from $430,000 to $585,000, while a townhouse will start around $500,000 and go as high as $627,000. In 2023, less than a dozen homes were sold in the neighborhood.
Spacious two-car garages are a common feature of Northwoods homes.
Mature trees shade the quiet cul-de-sacs of Northwoods.
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A high school mascot worth voting for
Students are zoned for the Wake County Public School System and may attend Kingswood Magnet Elementary, which earns a B-plus overall grade on Niche. They can then graduate to Reedy Creek Magnet Middle and Cary High, both scoring an A-minus. In 2023, the high school’s mascot, known as the Cary Imp, won the best high school mascot in the country in a contest held by Sports Illustrated. They competed against 66 schools in a tournament-style bracket for the title. The school is also highly regarded for its marching band, which has performed across the country including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2016.
Kingswood Magnet Elementary School serves Northwoods families with a B plus rate on Niche.
Reedy Creek Middle offers a Digital Sciences magnet for Northwoods.
Cary High School, home of the Imp, serves Northwoods teens.
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Tennis, dogs, biking and skating all in one park
In Northwoods, residents don’t have to travel far to find green spaces and outdoor activities. “There are many nice parks in the area with unique features like a rock-climbing wall, dog walking, lakes with paddle boats and an amphitheater,” says Barbara Dzamba, a Realtor with Nest Realty who has been selling in the area since 2002. Robert V. Godbold Park, situated along Northwest Maynard Road, is home to a tennis park, dog park and state and bike park. It also serves as a trailhead for Black Creek Greenway, one of Cary’s longest greenways at just over 7 miles.
Robert V. Godbold Park offers tennis and pickleball near Northwoods.
The Black Creek Greenway winds through the Northwoods neighborhood.
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Two major roads for shopping
Most shopping destinations in Northwoods are along Northwest Maynard Road including Walmart and Aldi. Or, on North Harrison Avenue, there are national retail stores and supermarkets like Harris Teeter and Lidl, as well as a handful of chain restaurants. Northwoods has a few independent restaurants like the Big Easy Oven and Tap with New Orleans-inspired Southern eats and nearby Woody's Sports Tavern & Grill. It's also only a mile from Downtown Cary where there are a variety of popular spots like La Farm Bakery and craft breweries, such as Bond Brothers Beer Company.
Walmart offers convenient shopping on Northwest Maynard Road in Northwoods.
The Big Easy Oven + Tap serves Southern cuisine in Northwoods.
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Driving to nearby cities for work or fun
Northwoods is less than 13 miles or 20 minutes away from Raleigh, where residents have their pick of theaters and museums. It’s also only 8 miles, or a 15-minute drive, to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Those looking for a quick commute to Research Triangle Park can hop on I-40 and be there within 12 miles or 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Downtown Raleigh is a convenient 20-minute drive from Northwoods.
Research Triangle Park offers a quick commute for Northwoods residents.
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Annual holiday events at the Koka Booth
Northwoods is close to Cary’s local events like annual holiday celebrations and creative festivals such as the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Cary. “Numerous festivals are normally held at the Koka Booth [Amphitheatre] venue,” Dzamba says. “Including Chinese lantern festivals, the Diwali Festival of Lights and the Beer Bourbon and BBQ Festival.”
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northwoods
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northwoods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwoods, Cary sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwoods, Cary over the last 12 months is $540,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Located in the heart of Cary, NC, a town ranked as one of the best small cities to live in America. With a Harris Teeter grocery store, restaurants, and shopping in walking distance, minutes away from the SAS Campus and easy vehicle access to I-40, I-440, and I-540, Meridian at Harrison Pointe is the perfect living location.
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