Morrisville

Located 10 minutes from Research Triangle Park is the small but busy suburb of Southwest Morrisville. Members of this community enjoy having all their commercial and recreational needs in one residence with all the advantages of the city’s urban center. The homes in the Southwest Morrisville market typically sell in the $300,000s up to the $800,000s and come in various traditional brick and wood styles. Whether you’re interested in Cape Cod properties or traditional brick Colonial-style houses, the neighborhood is filled with different designs on trimmed green lawns. The area is highly walkable, with plenty of sidewalks and roads that take residents directly to the nearest amenities and shopping destinations, and create a close and cozy atmosphere between neighbors. A walkable residence means those who live here can take a leisurely stroll to a handful of parks surrounding Southwest Morrisville. Grace Park Greenway connects Southwest Morrisville to the neighboring Twin Lakes and provides an idyllic walking trail for runners and dogwalkers alike. On the western side is Carpenter Park, a 16-acre green space known for its communal garden and amenities such as a children’s play space and picnic shelters. For something bigger, head south to Morrisville Community Park and enjoy some friendly competition on baseball, softball and T-ball fields. If you prefer indoor recreation, get active at the NetSports athletic club or enjoy a quiet reading hour at the Morrisville Community Library to the east on Town Hall Drive. McCrimmon Corners, conveniently located in the middle of Southwest Morrisville, is the primary shopping hub for residents. This commercial center houses Harris Teeter, a few supply stores and medical facilities. Head down Davis Drive to peruse a host of professional services, beauty salons, restaurants, and convenience stores sprinkled along the neighborhood’s west side. While there’s no shortage of popular chain restaurants, residents enjoy the local establishments, like Chatt Mandi for authentic Indian cuisine and Andia's Homemade Ice Cream for sweet, after-dinner sundaes. Between shopping and exploring the parks, kids and young adults living in Southwest Morrisville attend school in the Wake County Public Schools district. Parkside Elementary School is just to the north, where young kids enjoy the campus’s student journalism club and volunteer programs for families. West Cary Middle School has been educating younger teens for over 50 years with many long-standing traditions, from the annual Color Run race to a vibrant PTSA. Green Hope High School prides itself on the dozens of teams making up its Green Hope Falcons community and encourages physical development with sporty summer camps for students. One of the biggest perks of Southwest Morrisville is its proximity to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina’s famous innovation hub, which makes Morrisville a stand-out town in the country. “It’s one of the top two cities for CEOs and international companies to bring their business to,” says Mike Montpetit, Broker with Town & Country Realty, Inc. The Triangle employs over 60,000 employees who originate from across the globe, and Southwest Morrisville provides them with a home less than 10 miles away. Beyond its iconic business epicenter, Morrisville has a rich local culture with many big events, from the International Festival to annual holiday events. With a strong commercial presence and quick access to the most popular parts of the town, Southwest Morrisville is a cozy and convenient residence.

Located in the northwestern pocket of Morrisville, the master-planned community of Breckenridge is right outside the southern end of Research Triangle Park. Morrisville Councilman Steve Rao says, “It’s really one of the main neighborhoods in Morrisville, and it’s just a great place to raise a family, especially if you have younger kids. I think that’s where it really attracts people.” A significant portion of this highly diverse town lives in Breckenridge, which is by far one of the largest subdivisions in Morrisville, with over 1,100 homes. The amenities here include a clubhouse with swimming and tennis. The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, besting the national average of 4. Breckenridge homes were primarily built in the early 2000s and range from townhouses with dormer windows to brick Colonial Revivals with modern touches, like two-car garages. There are seven subdivisions, including the Terrace at Breckenridge and the Manor at Breckenridge. Single-family homes start in the low $500,000s and go as high as the mid $700,000s. Townhouses range between the low $300,000s to the mid $400,000s. Breckenridge has a homeowner's association, but its fees of $40 a month are considered reasonably low. Morrisville Mayor Pro Tem Satish Garimella, who’s also the Breckenridge HOA president, says dues of that level are “unheard of when you consider the amount of amenities we have.” Homes are neatly packed together, often around cul-de-sacs. Leafy trees and bushes shade the sidewalk-lined streets. Parkside Elementary is a year-round elementary school earning an A on Niche. “The elementary school is right there in Breckenridge,” Rao says. “That’s been nice, because you can just walk right to the school from your house.” Alston Ridge Middle is another year-round school that scores an A, and it was ranked the 19th Best Public Middle School in North Carolina by Niche. Part of Wake County Schools, some schools zoned for Breckenridge have enrollment caps, leading to students attending overflow schools. For example, Panther Creek High is the base school assigned to students. However, they may attend Green Hope High as an overflow school. Both high schools score an A-plus. Amenities at the Breckenridge Swim & Tennis Club include a pool, playground, tennis courts and a clubhouse. When asked why people choose to live in Breckenridge, Rao says, “Honestly, it’s the quality of life. You can stay active, walk, play tennis or pickleball. They’ve got a swimming pool that opens during the warmer months.” The neighborhood has small green spaces and benches for enjoying the quiet scenery, including a small pond with a fountain. Another spot on the western end of the community is Northwest Park, where there are picnic shelters, a walking trail and a green space with playground sets designated for children of all ages. Nearby Church Street Park hosts professional cricket games. On the corner of McCrimmon Parkway and Davis Drive, McCrimmon Corners provides residents with easy access to Harris Teeter and restaurants, including Two Guys Grille. In addition to burgers and Philly steaks, the local spot serves up live music. Meanwhile, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream offers nearly 45 flavors. Big box stores like Target and Hobby Lobby are at Parkside Town Commons on O’Kelly Chapel Road, less than 2 miles away. There are a few restaurants here, including chains like Chick-fil-A. EVO Entertainment Cary is a one-stop destination for fun with bowling, movie theaters, arcade games and a bar. Breckenridge hosts an annual triathlon and other neighborhood events like tennis clinics. Being part of Morrisville puts residents close to several annual town events ranging from the International Festival to annual holiday celebrations like the local Diwali Festival, which honors both the Hindu festival of lights itself and the significant Indian-American population that has strongly influenced the local dining and entertainment scene. “It’s a wonderful and vibrant community,” says Rao, who adds that he goes to Breckenridge frequently for events. “They have all kinds of wonderful cultural festivals during the year.” Morrisville is also located about 15 miles from both Durham to the north and Raleigh to the east, which means Breckenridge residents are within reasonable distance of those two cities. Interstate 40 helps provide a connection to the state capital, while Interstate 885 goes to Durham. Breckenridge residents are also about 10 miles, or a 15-minute drive, away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.