Middlesex offers a small-town lifestyle with access to big-city amenities. Halfway between Raleigh and Rocky Mount, the community provides more value than nearby cities, whether you’re looking for an established property or a new house at the end of a cul-de-sac. Middlesex attracts folks wanting a classic country feel, with little commercial development, roadside farms and plenty of space to spread out.
You’ll find both older houses and new builds in Middlesex. Midcentury ranch-style homes and modular houses can range in price from the low $100,000s to the low $200,000s. New Traditional homes built since 2020 start in the low $300,000s for one-story and can reach the low $800,000s for luxury two-plus-story builds on multiple acres. Buyers should note that once prices hit the low $500,000s, there’s typically a jump in size, and you’ll find larger houses with at least 2,600 square feet and four bedrooms. “There are a lot of newly constructed subdivisions popping up in that area,” says Haley Langley, a Realtor with True Local Realty who’s sold many homes in the area. Some include Archer’s Park, Middleton Farms and Beaver Creek. Undeveloped plots are also available, ranging from the mid-$40,000s for 1 acre to $1.3 million for over 100 acres.
Middlesex is rural, but it still offers a few local attractions. Here are some things to do in town:
Amenities are limited in Middlesex. Dollar General and a few small markets can cover essentials, while Premier Propane and Hardware, owned by a local family, sells home and yard equipment. Wiggs Family Restaurant, in the center of town, serves Southern-style breakfast and lunch. “There are a lot of really great family farms all throughout the area,” Langley adds. In the northern part of Middlesex, HS Hopewell Farms, a market and garden center, sells plants and local produce, including bulk reservations for large shares of seasonal goods. More shopping and dining options sit about 10 miles west in Zebulon, with big-box stores like Walmart, Belk and Shoe Show, as well as pharmacies and grocery stores.
The highly rated Nash County Public Schools district serves Middlesex. Students typically attend their zoned schools, but they can apply to magnet or specialty programs and request in-district transfers to schools that have space. The school board must approve out-of-district transfers.
Middlesex offers easy access to larger city centers. Here’s what you’ll find in bigger cities and how far you'll have to drive:
Middlesex is car-dependent, and commute times often exceed national averages. “A lot of people who live in Middlesex commute for work,” Langley explains. “But there are plenty of highways nearby, and the roads are pretty easy to drive.” State Highways 231 and 97 run through the community, as well as U.S. Routes 264 and 64. An entrance to U.S. Interstate 95 is less than 10 miles east.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Dawn Gupton
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh
(984) 237-2636
72 Total Sales
2 in Middlesex
$200K - $300K Price Range
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Joan Petty
Joan MacNair Petty NC Realty,
(833) 322-4497
23 Total Sales
7 in Middlesex
$160K - $702K Price Range
Shelley Welch
Next Stage Realty
(877) 679-4352
59 Total Sales
1 in Middlesex
$400,000 Price
Pamela Mundra
Century 21 Triangle Group
(833) 437-4772
79 Total Sales
3 in Middlesex
$240K - $359K Price Range
Daniel Eberwein
(888) 365-2157
47 Total Sales
1 in Middlesex
$158,000 Price
Jennifer Schrimper
True Local Realty
(252) 888-2908
48 Total Sales
2 in Middlesex
$90K - $397K Price Range
On average, homes in Middlesex, NC sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Middlesex, NC over the last 12 months is $319,990, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$349,990
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Median Sale Price
$319,990
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$343,475
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$214,900
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
186
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194
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Number of Homes
1,895
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Number of Homes for Sale
94
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Median Year Built
1994
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Months of Supply
6.10
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,693
Below the national average
1,933
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
37,461
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$2,395 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$2,172
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,575
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,395
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Total Population
1,044
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Median Age
38
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Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$39,743
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$50,768
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High School Graduates
78%
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College Graduates
19.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
2%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
62.3%
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Annual Precipitation
46''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
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Annual Snowfall
8''
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