$555,003Average Value$520Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
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.
On the weekends enjoy the Cary Farmers Market a short drive from Northwoods.
Northwoods is a suburb of Cary, NC and half an hour from downtown Raleigh.
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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 the year 2023, less than a dozen homes were sold in the neighborhood.
Many homes in Northwoods have 2 car garages.
There are many wooded cul de sac's in the Northwoods neighborhood.
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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 is minutes from Northwood and minutes from downtown Cary.
Cary High School has strong community involvement with students in Crossroads.
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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.
With four courts you can switch between pickle ball and tennis at Robert V Godbold Park.
Black Creek Greenway is one of the Town's longest and runs through Northwoods.
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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 is located along Northwest Maynard Road and North Harrison Avenue in Northwoods.
The Big Easy Oven + Tap is a modern, southern-inspired kitchen in the Northwoods neighborhood.
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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.
Northwoods is less than 13 miles or 20 minutes away from downtown Raleigh.
Research Triangle Park is a short commute from Northwoods.
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Northwoods is close to Cary’s local events like the annual Spring Daze Featival.
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 venue,” Dzamba says. “Including Chinese lantern festivals, the Diwali Festival of Lights and the Beer Bourbon and BBQ Festival.”
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Parks in this Area
Downtown Cary Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Apex Community Park
Cary Dog Park
Godbold Park
Urban Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Lexie Lane Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
16 min drive
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Harrison Ave & NE Maynard Rd (Nb)
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N. Harrison Ave & Harrison Pointe Dr Ib
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Harrison Ave & Ashley Dr
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Harrison Ave & NW Maynard Rd (Northwoods Market)
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N Harrison Ave & Harrison Point Shopping Center
Northwoods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwoods, Cary sell after 433 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwoods, Cary over the last 12 months is $70,000, down 88% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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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.
Beautifully maintained 3BR, 2.5BA townhome in prime Cary location built in 2016. Open floorplan with engineered hardwoods throughout 1st floor. Kitchen has white shaker cabinets, granite countertops, large kitchen island and walk in pantry. Covered back patio backs up to tree line for added privacy. Upstairs features all laminate flooring (no carpet). The owner's suite has a tray ceiling,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,135
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,705
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,260
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
53.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.8%
% Population in Labor Force
79.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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