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Atlantic

Atlantic

Suburban Neighborhood in Raleigh, North Carolina

Wake County 27604

$317,197 Average Value
$213 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

Atlantic is a midcentury suburb with modern amenities

Just 6 miles north of downtown Raleigh, Atlantic is a suburban sprawl amid a big-city atmosphere. And despite its midcentury establishment, the neighborhood boasts an air of modernity. "It's an older neighborhood, so houses have lots of character," says Stephanie Anson, a Realtor with Northside Realty who has sold several homes in the area. "But there are also many renovations happening with new buyers." Locals can enjoy a recently updated playground at Brentwood Park or devour fare from culturally influenced restaurants along Capital Boulevard. Places for axe throwing, go-kart racing and roller skating are also within arm's reach for Atlantic residents.

Affordable homes line cul-de-sacs in Atlantic

Shaded by towering loblolly pine trees and dotted with speed bumps, Atlantic’s cul-de-sacs are home to brick-façade dwellings built throughout the 1960s. Split levels and ranch styles have three bedrooms and lot sizes ranging from 10,000 square feet to a quarter acre. “The neighborhood is selling really well right now because the prices are some of the most affordable in the city, considering how close you are to downtown,” says Anson. Homes with original finishes start at $250,000, and updated models can cost $400,000, a range less than a Raleigh home’s average $450,00 selling price. Complexes like Greenpark off Hoyle Drive or Pine Knoll along Greyhound Drive have two-to-three-bedroom townhouses built during the early 2000s selling for between $150,000 and $250,000.
The Atlantic neighborhood features a broad range of residential architectural styles.
The Atlantic neighborhood features a broad range of residential architectural styles.
Large two story homes sit well back from the road leaving a large front yard in Atlantic.
Large two story homes sit well back from the road leaving a large front yard in Atlantic.
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Brentwood Park has updated equipment and Capital Boulevard is an entertainment mecca

Brentwood Park spans 19 acres off Vinson Court, and the green space underwent renovations in 2019, adding two futsal courts and a playground with rope climbing structures. By the end of 2024, a spray park and new picnic shelters will also be complete. In the meantime, visitors can shoot hoops on the basketball courts, hit a home run on the baseball diamond or access the paved, 1-mile-long Marsh Creek Trail. The 29-acre Green Road Park is another popular recreation hub in the neighborhood, featuring tennis courts and a sand volleyball complex. Its fitness and community center hosts daily Zumba classes and an after-school program. Readers can visit the Green Road Community Library, which offers monthly teen trivia nights, various craft workshops and family story times in Spanish or English.

Atlantic is also brimming with amusement hubs off Capital Boulevard, like Chuck E. Cheese or Crazy Axe, a recreational axe-throwing center. Locals can glide across the roller rink at United Skates of America, boasting a disco theme and a vintage arcade. For a twisty, quarter-mile go-kart track, an 18-hole miniature golf course and a laser tag arena, Adventure Landing is the place to go, and it’s open year-round.
A new modern playground has many fun activities for smaller and older children at Brentwood Park.
A new modern playground has many fun activities for smaller and older children at Brentwood Park.
Play a round of putt putt at Adventure Landing.
Play a round of putt putt at Adventure Landing.
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Atlantic is a part of the Wake County Public School System

Children here can attend Brentwood Elementary, graded a B by Niche, then continue to B-plus-rated Centennial Middle. Lastly, they may go to B-minus-graded Southeast Raleigh High, where the University Connections magnet program offers pathways for those interested in design, arts or engineering. The school is also one of three in the city to earn the North Carolina STEM School of Distinction Recognition.
Brentwood Elementary is one of Wake Counties best performing Magnet schools.
Brentwood Elementary is one of Wake Counties best performing Magnet schools.
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School is the School of Design, Arts, and Engineering.
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School is the School of Design, Arts, and Engineering.
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Locals have a short drive to downtown Raleigh

While some residential streets in Atlantic have sidewalks, the neighborhood is primarily convenient for drivers. A less than 6-mile drive south on Capital Boulevard leads to downtown Raleigh. The Duke Raleigh Hospital is 2 miles west, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 18 miles in the same direction. Bus riders will find numerous Go Raleigh stops along New Hope Church Road in the neighborhood’s northern region.

Atlantic is brimming with culturally influenced eateries

Locals can start their morning with a watermelon-flavored agua fresca or a latte drizzled in dulce de leche syrup at La Horchateria on New Hope Church Road. Capital Boulevard is also home to numerous Latin-influenced eateries, including Tacos Y Mariscos Vallarta, a colorful locale offering authentic Mexican meals, live music and karaoke nights. On the same thoroughfare, Pho Far East is known for Vietnamese bites and its namesake soup, made with beef, pork or shrimp. International food stores like Supermercado Latino or the Oriental Store of Raleigh are sprinkled across Atlantic, but Food Lion on Capital Boulevard is the neighborhood’s chain option. Stores like Sam’s Club, PetSmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement are immediately north of Atlantic in the Capital Crossing shopping center.
Pho Far East serves some of the best Pho in the city of Raleigh.
Pho Far East serves some of the best Pho in the city of Raleigh.
Lowes is right up the street on Capital Blvd. in the Atlantic neighborhood.
Lowes is right up the street on Capital Blvd. in the Atlantic neighborhood.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Raleigh-Durham International

26 min drive

Bus

Capital Blvd & Brentwood Rd (Sb)

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Green Rd & Brockton Dr

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Green Rd & Kilcullen Dr

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E Millbrook Rd & Hoyle Dr

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E Millbrook Rd & Atlantic Ave (Wb)

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E Millbrook Rd & Signett Dr

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Green Rd & Calvary Dr

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Atlantic US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 9 4
Assault with Weapon 9 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 10 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 9 4
Larceny 9 4
Crime Score 9 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Atlantic Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$347,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$347,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$176,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
117
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
37%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$213

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,118
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,790
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,315
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
918
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
510
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

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    3504 Crofton Ct, Raleigh, NC 27604

    $300,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,169 Sq Ft
    • 3504 Crofton Ct

    Fantastic home in sought after location! This home has Partial flooring replacement in some areas, New Appliances. Discover a bright interior tied together with a neutral color palette. The primary bathroom features plenty of under sink storage waiting for your home organization needs. The back yard is the perfect spot to kick back with the included covered sitting area. Hurry, this won't last

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
10,798
Median Age
35
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,460

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
74.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.2%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
76.5%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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