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Suburban sprawl sprouts up northeast of Mebane
The densely clustered streets of central Mebane give way to rural sprawl in Woodlawn, a neighborhood situated northeast of the city against Graham-Mebane Lake. This part of town is slow-paced and sparsely populated, with long stretches of forests and fields between homes. However, Woodlawn’s scenic waterfront also makes it an increasingly desirable place to live. “There’s a lot of new development coming into that area,” says Katherine Burkholder, a Realtor with Re/Max Diamond Realty and a Council Member on the Mebane City Council. “Most of Woodlawn is outside of the city limits, so the houses are on larger lots,” she says. This neighborhood shares most of its amenities with other areas of Mebane, as it has few businesses within its limits. But like most of Mebane, Woodlawn is positioned squarely in between Greensboro and Durham, which makes it popular with commuters who want to retreat to the countryside when the workday is done. Woodlawn currently holds a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Ranch-style homes and new constructions
Woodlawn’s homes are connected by a web of rural highways and winding one-lane roads, with stretches of dense forest and grassy fields dotted in between. Ranch-style homes and farmhouse cottages sit right off these meandering streets on large lots. Even the rare subdivision tends to be densely forested and dotted with brick ranch-style homes and classic Cape Cods behind generous setbacks. New homes have started cropping up, many with the farmhouse-inspired stylings of their surroundings. Lakefront properties typically have more ostentatious flairs. Prices tend to run from $200,000 to $600,000, though new homes and those on the lake can push prices into the $700,000 to $1 million range.
Two Alamance-Burlington Schools in the neighborhood
Multiple Alamance-Burlington Schools are located in the neighborhood, with others close by. E. M. Yoder Elementary is right next to Mebane Community Park and scores a B from Niche. Woodlawn Middle and Eastern Alamance High are closer to Graham-Mebane Lake and earn a B-minus and a B, respectively. Eastern Alamance High offers career technical education courses in business and marketing, family and consumer science, and industry and trade. All three schools are less than a 10-minute drive away from the furthest homes in the neighborhood.
Lakefront living and a community park close by
The eastern arm of Graham-Mebane Lake borders Woodlawn to the west, curving around the neighborhood with its miles of wooded shoreline. This 650-acre reservoir is a popular spot to enjoy the great outdoors with a waterside picnic or a day of casting off from the dock. Kayaks for rent offer a way to explore the lake’s many branching waterways, or those who bring their own vessels can launch out from the boat ramp. On the opposite end of the neighborhood, Mebane Community Park provides plenty of ways to have fun on land, plus a splash pad for kids to cool off after. Families frequent the playground and soccer fields, but there’s room for fur babies at the dog park, too. The park also provides space for a full-body workout at its fitness court, essentially an outdoor gym. “We’re also planning multi-use walking paths and greenways all the way from Lake Michael Park to Cate’s Farm Park, and eventually — though this is still years and years out — all the way to Mebane Community Park,” says Burkholder.
Head downtown for errands in Mebane
Woodlawn, true to its name, is largely forested and rural. For shopping and dining out, residents head elsewhere in Mebane. There’s a Food Lion on North First Street on the way into town, roughly 2 miles or a five-minute drive east of the neighborhood. Farther down First Street is Mebane’s quaint downtown strip, a cluster of locally owned restaurants and shops tucked into brick storefronts. Filament Coffee and Tea’s bright, modern interior and caffeinated concoctions make it a local go-to. Across the street, Crafted serves up street-style tacos with Southern twists, such as pulled pork tacos topped with mac and cheese. Big-box stores and chain restaurants typically cluster near Interstate 40 to the south, where the Tanger Outlets Mebane boasts dozens of brand-name retailers.
Commute around the region via I-40
North Carolina Highway 119 is the neighborhood’s central thoroughfare, leading south to U.S. Route 70 and Interstate 40. “A lot of people live around here for the convenient commuting,” says Kelly Osborn, a Realtor with Allen Tate Realtors. Burlington is roughly 10 miles west, or a 20-minute drive. Greensboro to the west and Durham to the east are both about 30 miles away. Those drives that can take 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. The nearest commercial airport is the Piedmont Triad International Airport, approximately 45 miles away in Greensboro or a 40- to 50-minute drive via I-40. “The first Buc-ee’s in North Carolina is getting built not too far from here. It's sort of like a cross between a Cracker Barrel, a Walmart and a gas station,” Osborn adds, noting that the location might drive additional traffic and indicate growth in the region. “People are pretty excited about it.”
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Parks in this Area
Tanger Outlets Children's Play Area
Holt Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Jeffrey H Earp Municipal Park
Lake Michael Park
Haw River Community Park
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
57 min drive
Woodlawn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodlawn, Mebane sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodlawn, Mebane over the last 12 months is $622,497, up 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
LAKE ACCESS!! 1.13 Acres adjacent to Forest Lake. Located at the corner of W Lake TRail and Mebane Rogers, City water, city sewer, underground electric, gas, telephone and cable. No HOA. Restrictive Covenants are in place. Close to highway 119 Bypass connecting you to I85/40. 35 minutes to RDU and PTI Airports, 20 minutes to Chapel Hill and Durham, Close to Schools and Downtown Shops
This 3 level estate has finished square footage of 4,296, and unfinished of 3,070, for a total under roof square footage of 7,366.1002 Pleasant is the builder's personal masterpiece, nestled within a secluded 3.72 acres. Boasting of gorgeous views of Graham/Mebane lake with being less than 5 minutes from the boat landing. Step inside the sprawling open concept home, beginning with a ceramic
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
914
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,010
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,474
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.7%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
7/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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