The downtown of Louisburg is, at times, indistinguishable from a hip college town: Breweries, tattoo shops, thrift stores and bars can be found along freshly-repaired sidewalks. But this rural town still holds onto its country roots, holding events like an annual whole-hog barbeque contest and proudly showcasing its local farms. As part of the growing exurbs of the Triangle, Louisburg is evolving in a thoughtful way.
The Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina, which includes Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, attracts students to its colleges and universities, and graduates often go to work at one of the major employers in the region. The demand for housing, in turn, has driven people outward to the surrounding rural neighborhoods. “It adds a little bit of college life to the town,” says Barry Wilkins, a broker at Stellar Realty Group who has lived and worked in Louisburg for nearly 20 years. “It gives it a diverse culture of young and old that has helped revitalize the downtown.”
Louisburg
Located in Franklin County
Where farmland meets craft beer
At Tar Banks Brewing Company, visitors can enjoy one of the rotating microbrew selections on a pet-friendly patio while grabbing a snack from food trucks hosted by the brewery. For a more complete meal, Johnny Bull’s Steakhouse serves steak and seafood in a low-key space. Louisburg Road, which runs through the heart of the town, is dotted with grocery stores from the local Moss Foods market to a Walmart Supercenter. The Blue Collie Coffee Shop entices visitors to browse the shelves of new and used books while sipping on a latte.
Hog roasts draw out-of-state crowds
Louisburg is the site of the Franklin County Farmer’s Market, which is held seasonally on Fridays at the Shannon Village Shopping Center. The annual BBQ in the Burg whole-hog cooking competition attracts teams from all over North and South Carolina, while the Friday Nights on the Tar summer concert series showcases local musicians, food trucks and other businesses. The First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival is held every Memorial Day Weekend and features hot air balloon rides, live performances, fireworks shows and more.
Everything old is new again
The downtown of Louisburg may be modernizing, but the early-1900s bungalows tucked within the town streets retain their historical charm. In the town’s outskirts, new planned development communities have been sprouting to meet the housing demands, but the distance between each subdivision ensures that Louisville maintains its rural atmosphere. In these new communities, modern farmhouse styles complement surrounding farmland. Renovated bungalows and new construction are priced similarly, and a three-bedroom home will sell for between $275,000 and $325,000.
Rural outside the Research Triangle
No transit connects Louisburg to Raleigh, which is 32 miles away, or Durham, 40 miles away, and there are no major highways that run near the town. However, the North Carolina Department of Transportation recently widened US Route 401, which connects Raleigh and Louisburg, from two lanes to four to make the commute easier. To get to Durham, commuters can follow North Carolina Highway 56 west for 27 miles to Interstate 85, which can be followed for 14 miles south into Durham. The nearest full-service hospitals are located in Raleigh, but Maria Parham Franklin Hospital located in Louisburg can provide limited services to residents. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located 42 miles from downtown Louisburg.
Franklin County schools from pre-K to 12th grade
The Franklin County School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Louisburg Elementary School includes a pre-K program and has a C rating from Niche. Terrell Lane Middle School includes an Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program and has a B-minus grade. Louisburg Magnet High School embraces the motto "seize opportunities; practice excellence; create the future," and has a B-minus rating.
Local farms welcome visitors
Community parks and farms keep Louisburg residents busy and active outdoors. At Riverbend Park, visitors can go fishing or canoeing on the Tar River, or residents can visit Joyner Park for sports fields, hiking trails and picnic facilities. Local farms like Breezy Pond Farm can teach visitors about sustainable farming and animal care, and include petting areas for interaction with goats, pigs and more. At Perry’s Mill Pond, visitors can learn about the history of mills in North Carolina or go fishing or boating on the water.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joan Petty
JP
Joan Petty
Joan MacNair Petty NC Realty,
(833) 322-4497
21 Total Sales
2 in Louisburg
$675K - $689K Price Range
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Kristine Cuddy
Kristine Cuddy
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
(833) 677-0363
72 Total Sales
2 in Louisburg
$135K - $489K Price Range
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Gigi Rastelli
Gigi Rastelli
Logos Family Realty LLC
(877) 916-8938
13 Total Sales
1 in Louisburg
$125,000 Price
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Dania Santos
Dania Santos
Ninja Realty
(252) 629-9422
84 Total Sales
7 in Louisburg
$55K - $540K Price Range
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Jenny Wenzell-Ortiz
Jenny Wenzell-Ortiz
Choice Residential Real Estate
(984) 789-5679
51 Total Sales
1 in Louisburg
$285,000 Price
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Delia Duke
Delia Duke
Aimee Anderson & Associates
(866) 692-9913
28 Total Sales
2 in Louisburg
$219K - $575K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 5th
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- 6th to 8th
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- 9th to 12th
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Louisburg Housing Trends
On average, homes in Louisburg, NC sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Louisburg, NC over the last 12 months is $339,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$339,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$347,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
549
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$1
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$205
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
105
Months of Supply
2.30
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 212 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Louisburg Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,558
Median Age
35
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,262
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,614
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.5%
College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
53.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
