Atlantic
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Johnny Chappell
Johnny Chappell
Compass -- Raleigh
(984) 276-2674
856 Total Sales
1 in Atlantic
$300,000 Price
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Paulina Bohorquez
Paulina Bohorquez
Keller Williams Realty
(984) 500-2715
57 Total Sales
1 in Atlantic
$282,500 Price
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Warren Hall
Warren Hall
Choice Residential Real Estate
(888) 716-3071
165 Total Sales
1 in Atlantic
$183,000 Price
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Dan Gunther
Dan Gunther
Allen Tate/ Lake Royale
(984) 295-3587
254 Total Sales
3 in Atlantic
$197K - $262K Price Range
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Marshall Rich
Marshall Rich
Rich Realty Group
(855) 570-8641
133 Total Sales
1 in Atlantic
$395,000 Price
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Rob Zelem
Rob Zelem
LPT Realty, LLC
(844) 579-1486
148 Total Sales
1 in Atlantic
$433,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Brentwood Park
- Trails
- Events
- Concessions
Green Road Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Marsh Creek Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kiwanis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Spring Forest Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Eastgate Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Transit
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
On average, homes in Atlantic, Raleigh sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Atlantic, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $416,000, up 71% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$466,880
Median Sale Price
$416,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$416,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$432,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$565,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
427
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
71%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$286
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,127
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,790
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,284
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
928
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,110
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,040 - $1,225 per month
- The Harrison Apartments
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 254+ Sq Ft
- 2717 Capital Blvd
- Raleigh, NC
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Average Home Value
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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