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Beulah

Beulah

$287,287 Average Value
$207 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Former railroad town becomes heart of rural community

A former railroad town, Beulah, located in Kenly, is a friendly country community. About 40 miles southeast of Raleigh, visitors might know the town for its truck stop on U.S. Interstate 95, with a small-scale replica of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse marking its entrance. “It’s a quaint town with access to major highways,” says Beth Hines, a Realtor with Re/Max Southland Realty, who grew up nearby. “You can commute to Raleigh, or any direction, fairly quickly.”

Remote country roads and modern ranch homes

Most homes in Beulah sit on remote country roads, with green fields and mature trees taking up the space between properties. Most are single-story, with various architectural influences from Georgian and Colonial to new construction in a modern Craftsman style. Home prices vary, depending on lot size and the property’s condition. Find a modern ranch-style home in the $200,000 range on a little over 1,000 square feet. In the $300,000 range, buyers can expect a home with modern interiors on about 3,000 square feet. As prices continue to rise, so do lot sizes. “Home prices are lower than towns closer to Raleigh. You can get a better deal based on the location,” says Hines.
Kenly, known as "Friendly Kenly," is a town in Johnston and Wilson counties in NC.
Kenly, known as "Friendly Kenly," is a town in Johnston and Wilson counties in NC.
Classic cottages line the Beulah neighborhood.
Classic cottages line the Beulah neighborhood.
The Beulah neighborhood is about a 45 minute drive to Raleigh.
The Beulah neighborhood is about a 45 minute drive to Raleigh.
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Family-owned shops in Downtown Kenly

“There aren’t many chains here,” says Hines. “Most shops are local.” Downtown Kenly is a small, southern town center featuring rows of local businesses and restaurants. This is a great place to spend a weekend afternoon window shopping. Pop into Wheeler Dealer on West Second Street, a family-owned store selling automobilia and collectibles. Here, old road signs line the wall, and there might even be a classic car parked out front. Head next door to Outdoor Accessories Unlimited, a locally owned and operated business that supplies the community with all their fishing needs. Grab groceries from Food Lion on South Church Street or eat out at Nik’s Pizza & Restaurant across the road, a local favorite for pizza that also offers Italian and Greek selections. Stormin Norman’s BBQ, also on South Church Street, serves country cooking in a rustic log cabin. In the building’s wooden interior, eat coleslaw and collard greens beneath exposed rafters. Also, in this area, there’s Dollar Tree, McDonald’s and some gas stations with ATMs.
Downtown Kenly has a main street with stores and shops.
Downtown Kenly has a main street with stores and shops.
Kenly 95 Truck Stop Lighthouse, in the Beulah neighborhood has all your trucking supplies.
Kenly 95 Truck Stop Lighthouse, in the Beulah neighborhood has all your trucking supplies.
2nd Street Store has a nice selection of gifts.
2nd Street Store has a nice selection of gifts.
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Johnston County Schools and teachers

Students are zoned for the Johnston County School District and can attend Mico Elementary School, which has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio and receives a B grade from Niche. Then, they can move to North Johnston Middle School, with a 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a B-minus rating from Niche, before finishing their public education at North Johnston High School, which has a 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-plus from Niche. Students may also attend Princeton Middle/High School for grades 6 to 12, which has a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio and receives a B-minus from Niche.
Princeton Middle_High has both middle grades and high school grades on the same campus.
Princeton Middle_High has both middle grades and high school grades on the same campus.
Princeton Elementary School has just over 700 hundred students.
Princeton Elementary School has just over 700 hundred students.
North Johnston Middle School is  located in Micro, NC.
North Johnston Middle School is located in Micro, NC.
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Quiet days at Grady Park

Grady Park is a small green space that’s walkable from some homes in the neighborhood. It features a picnic pavilion, an open grassy area and several small play areas for children to run around. At Kenly Area Parks and Recreation Center, locals can walk their dogs along half a mile of trail or enroll in year-round athletic programs, offered for both children and adults. Many of these leagues play at Cougar Facility, within the Kenly Area Parks and Recreation Center, which includes four ball fields, a soccer complex, batting cages and more.
Grady Park is located just outside of Kenly in the Beulah neighborhood.
Grady Park is located just outside of Kenly in the Beulah neighborhood.
Kenly Community Park has walking path and baseball fields in the Beulah neighborhood.
Kenly Community Park has walking path and baseball fields in the Beulah neighborhood.
Tobacco Farm Life Museum is located in the Beulah neighborhood.
Tobacco Farm Life Museum is located in the Beulah neighborhood.
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Weekly and annual events at Kenly Public Library

The Kenly Public Library, located on East Edgerton Street, hosts an onslaught of events throughout the year, including an adult book club that meets monthly, a knitting club, holiday celebrations and more. Tobacco Farm Life Museum takes visitors back in time with a design that mimics an old, southern agricultural town, complete with a one-room schoolhouse and a quaint log cabin with a wrap-around porch. The gallery features rotating and permanent exhibits on farm life. Other historic buildings include a tobacco barn, a working blacksmith shop and a smokehouse.

Interstate 95 journeys northwest to Raleigh

U.S. Interstate 95 cuts through the center of the neighborhood and intersects with U.S. Route 301. I-95 will take locals about 60 miles southwest to Fayetteville and start the journey about 45 miles northwest to Raleigh. Before leaving, fuel up at Petro Kenly Fuel Island, a truck stop marked by a replica of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse. Grab something to eat before leaving and see the 1950s-inspired signage and interior decoration, giving locals one last taste of small-town living before heading to the big city.
Kenly 95 Truck Stop Lighthouse is just off Interstate 95 in the Beulah neighborhood.
Kenly 95 Truck Stop Lighthouse is just off Interstate 95 in the Beulah neighborhood.
The Beulah neighborhood is still mostly agriculture land.
The Beulah neighborhood is still mostly agriculture land.
Kenly is a town in Johnston and Wilson counties in NC.
Kenly is a town in Johnston and Wilson counties in NC.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Beulah US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

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Beulah Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$385,000
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$228,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$512,752
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,261
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
0.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,768
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
28,749

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 2
    3 - 5pm

    103 Cottonwood Ct, Kenly, NC 27542

    $298,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,040 Sq Ft
    • 103 Cottonwood Ct
    • New 28 days ago

    Welcome to the Cayman 200 — Spacious, Stylish, and Ready for You!Discover the perfect blend of comfort and open-concept living in this Fleetwood Cayman 200, offering 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths — plenty of room for family, guests, or a dedicated home office.You'll love the open floor plan, where the kitchen, family room, dining area, and living room flow seamlessly

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  • Saturday, Aug 2
    3 - 5pm

    101 Cottonwood Ct, Kenly, NC 27542

    $264,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,620 Sq Ft
    • 101 Cottonwood Ct
    • New 28 days ago

    Find Your Inspiration in This Beautifully Designed Home!Welcome to the Inspire, a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home that perfectly blends modern style with everyday comfort.Step into the large open-concept kitchen, featuring crisp white cabinets, a striking gray island, and sleek stainless steel appliances — all ready to impress your family and guests. The generous

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  • Saturday, Aug 2
    3 - 5pm

    100 Cottonwood Ct, Kenly, NC 27542

    $293,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,720 Sq Ft
    • 100 Cottonwood Ct
    • New 28 days ago

    Step into spacious living in this beautifully maintained Valleyview 1,720 sq. ft. manufactured home, offering 4 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full baths — an ideal floor plan for families, guests, or your home office dreams.This manufactured home has sheetrock throughout no paneling in this beautiful home. You'll love the expansive kitchen, the true heart of this home, designed for

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,093
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$46,713
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,324

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.3%
College Graduates
12.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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