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A growing community with small-town ties
The small town of Boon Hill was incorporated by North Carolina in 1861 but changed its name to Princeton just 12 years later. Outside of a little downtown, the area is mostly homes and subdivisions dotted along country roads. Located between Goldsboro and Raleigh, Realtor Beth Hines with Re/Max Southland Realty II, who has lived in the area her whole life, says, “It’s developing, and businesses are coming. They’re expanding the interstate, and the community will continue to grow. It’s a good time to buy.” Tim "Buddy" Sanders, Public Works Superintendent for the town of Princeton, says the town is a progressive, peaceful and pleasant place to settle down and raise a family. “We’ve got a low crime rate thanks to Chief Smiley,” he says regarding Chief of Police Michael Smiley.
Cotton and Soybeans are main crops grown in the Boon Hill Township.
Many locals like to fish by the damn at Holts Pond.
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New homes in subdivisions and spread out land
Many homes in the neighborhood are spread far apart, with green fields and farmland separating them, but there are also small subdivisions with cul-de-sacs where homes have large front yards. New homes are often from local developer J&N, “We have a contractor in town that does a lot of work in trying to improve the community,” Sanders says. “They’re doing a lot in town developing new homes. I’m staying in a J&N home right now and I am not dissatisfied.” Most properties in Boon Hill sit on half an acre or more. Bungalows and ranch-styles from the 1940s to 60s can be found for just under $200,000. In the mid to upper $200,000 range, there are newer ranch-style houses with front porches and long driveways. In the $300,000 to the mid $500,000s range, buyers can expect a two-story Colonial-Revival or modern Craftsman-style property. As prices continue to rise, so do lot sizes, with contemporary homes sitting on multiple acres. “It’s a small town, and home prices are good compared to cutouts closer to Raleigh,” Hines says. “There are better deals because of the location.”
Boon Hill Township is a rural community in North Carolina.
Boon Hill Township is located on Johnston County, North Carolina.
Boon Hill Township has a population of around 7,820 people.
Boon Hill Township offers residents a suburban rural mix and feel.
The Little River runs through the Boon Hill Township.
The Boon Hill Township was the forerunner to the town of Princeton.
The city of Princeton is the largest city in the Boon Hill Township.
The Boon Hill Township is located an hours drive from the states capital.
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Small town shops and new restaurants
One example of the area’s growth is Bread & Bottle, a new restaurant that broke ground in early 2024. Once open, the veteran and locally owned eatery will offer over 300 bottled beers and sodas in a community centered atmosphere. Crick’s Pizza Shack serves slices, subs and salads. For morning coffee, there’s Milltown Java, a family-owned spot with a diverse, unique menu of drinks, like Twisted Root — a latte flavored with caramel and root beer. There are a few chains like Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries and most residents do their grocery shopping at the Food Lion in town. Downtown, Community Hardware True Value has home improvement needs, and, across the street, is Woodard Drug Store, a small-town pharmacy with a little shop and ice cream stand inside for locals to browse while their prescription is filled.
Perfekt Kutz Barber Shop is located in downtown Princeton.
Hwy55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries is an All-American diner experience since 1991.
Miltown Java is loacted in downtown Princeton, NC.
Miltown Java offers fresh coffee and pastries all day.
Community Hardware True Value is located in downtown Princeton.
Most people in the Boon Hill Township do their grocery shopping at Food Lion.
Downtown Princeton has a small town charm and feel.
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree share a side by side space in the Boon Hill Township.
Dollar General is a popular place to shop in Princeton, NC.
People come from all across the state to shop at J&C's Garden World.
Downtown Princeton's Woodard Drug store has an old school soda fountain.
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A boon for education
Princeton Elementary School receives a B-rating from Niche. Princeton Middle/High School serves Grades 6 through 12. The B-minus-rated school has a little over 1,000 students and offers many student organizations. Middle schoolers can join the chess club, art club and hunter safety. High schoolers have a greater variety of clubs with Future Business Leader of America, Future Farmers of America and Ducks Unlimited, which focuses on wetland and waterfowl conservation. “The schools in Boon Hill are sought after,” Hine says. “People move here to send their children to these schools.”
Princeton Elementary is a public school located in Princeton, NC.
Princeton Elementary School has just over 700 students.
Princeton Middle/High School is a public school in Princeton, North Carolina.
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Community clubs, cookouts and cheerleading
Open sunrise to sunset, Ray M. Floors Community Park includes a playground and a picnic shelter with charcoal grills where visitors can get together with family and friends. There are also trails where locals can walk their dogs, and open areas for tossing a ball around. Princeton Little Tar Heel League offers youth sports in cheerleading, football, volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball. At their facility on Massey-Holt Road, the league aims to provide a safe and fun sporting environment for children in the area. Cardinal Country Club, located just north of the neighborhood, features an 18-hole golf course with five sets of tees for different skill levels.
Cardinal country club is a public golf course located just east of I95 in Johnston County.
Princeton Middle/High has both middle grades and high school grades on the same campus.
Princeton Little Tar League Field has grown over the years and now has 3 baseball fields.
Princeton Little Tar League Field is the home for Princeton youth athletics.
Ray M Floors Community Park has a playground for children of all ages.
Ray M Floors Community Park has a walking trail that runs through farming fields.
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Farm fresh and the Wild West
At WDW Strawberry Farm & Roadside Vegetable Stand, people can pick fresh strawberries or purchase locally grown vegetables including tomatoes and peppers. Wild Bills Western Town on Bonnie Avenue replicates a Wild West town. Built in 1997 by former actor Bill Drake, it has a saloon, a chapel, a stable, a museum and more that look straight out of an old western movie.
Wild Bills Western Town- Shadowhawk is a replica western town b Bill Drake.
Shadowhawk Western Town is One of the best-kept secrets in North Carolina.
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Long stretches of flat road run through Boon Hill Township.
The road to Raleigh and Goldsboro
U.S. Highway 70 cuts through the center of the neighborhood, will be part of the future I-42. Residents are about 40 miles northwest to Raleigh from the town center of Princeton. Also from the town center, Goldsboro can be reached in around 12 to 14 miles. With spaced out land and no public transportation, the area is car-dependent.
Boon Hill residents feel the area history of Princeton, NC.
Celebrating the town’s history and future
In 2023, Princeton celebrated its 150th anniversary at its annual Community Day. The event usually happens in October and features food, music, games and vendors. “We have several events throughout the year that the town hosts,” Sanders says. "Like the fire department fundraiser little — small town stuff like that.”
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On average, homes in Boon Hill, Princeton sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Boon Hill, Princeton over the last 12 months is $319,900, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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