Capital District
Exploring the flavors of downtown
Neighborhood restaurants showcase cuisines to satisfy all taste profiles. Gringo A Go Go is a family-owned eatery serving up authentic Mexican food with vegan options out of a former gas station. Taverna Agora Greek Kitchen & Bar offers rooftop patio views and Mediterranean dishes. For fans of barbecue, “Longleaf Swine is incredible,” Sabatini says. “It’s relatively new.” After picking up a coffee at one of the many cafes, residents can spend the day shopping at boutiques and art galleries like Raleigh Vintage and Gallery C, which has been open since 1985. Meanwhile, the exhibitions at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Museum of History are always worth exploring. Maybe that night a show will be playing at one of the neighborhood’s theaters and venues, including The Burning Coal Theatre, which hosts live theatre in its red brick playhouse. For a weekly grocery run, Publix Super Market or Weaver Street Market are both convenient options.
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Queen Anne homes and high-rise apartments
Homes here vary in style. On one block, there are attached town houses. On another, there are Queen Anne, Craftsman or colonial-style homes, some built as early as 1909. However, most older buildings have been turned into office buildings. With about 60% of the neighborhood renting, many residents live in apartments and condos, sometime high-rises or multi-use spaces above restaurants and shops. A one-bedroom condo on Glenwood Avenue will start at around $300,000, while a two-bedroom high-rise condo will go for closer to $800,000.
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Attending concerts and conventions
At the Raleigh Convention Center, big names in entertainment come to the city. Musical acts, comedians, Broadway shows, ballets and speaking tours all perform at the center regularly. The venue also puts on annual events like GalaxyCon and the Raleigh Tattoo Arts Festival.
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Taking in Raleigh's greenery
The Capital District has two squares of green space. The first is Moore Square Park, a 4-acre area with an interactive fountain, visitor center and events that happen almost daily. “It’s a great spot to feel like you’ve stepped out of the city,” Sabatini says. Across the way is Nash Square, home to the Nash Square Squirrel carved from a 90-foot willow large oak and a monument honoring North Carolina’s fallen firefighters. Both parks offer spots to sit outside and enjoy views of downtown.
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Walking or biking around the neighborhood
To avoid traffic, residents can easily walk or ride a bike to get around the neighborhood. There are bus stops throughout the neighborhood courtesy of the GoRaleigh transit system. Outside of the neighborhood, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 14 miles away via I-40.Highly-rated magnet schools serving Wake County
A part of the Wake County Public School System, Capital District students may begin their education at Wiley Elementary, receiving an A-minus score on Niche or Conn Magnet Elementary, earning a B-plus. They can then graduate to A-rated Oberlin Magnet Middle and Broughton Magnet High, which holds A-minus rating. The high school offers 37 Honors courses; 36 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme courses and 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. "Raleigh has some really great schools," Sabatini says. "Especially the ones that are close to downtown."
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Chris Hewitt
Chris Hewitt
Allen Tate/Raleigh-Falls Neuse
(833) 454-1643
34 Total Sales
1 in Capital District
$480,000 Price
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Jeff Stevenson
Jeff Stevenson
Responds QuicklyCompass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
(984) 459-7271
65 Total Sales
1 in Capital District
$460,000 Price
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Tamera O'Wesney
Tamera O'Wesney
Carolina One Realty
(984) 369-9275
57 Total Sales
1 in Capital District
$565,500 Price
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Sheryl Merritt
Sheryl Merritt
New Legacy Realty
(984) 205-3993
50 Total Sales
1 in Capital District
$335,000 Price
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Linda Craft
Linda Craft
Responds QuicklyLinda Craft Team, REALTORS
(984) 459-7445
915 Total Sales
2 in Capital District
$525K - $531K Price Range
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Gretchen Coley
Gretchen Coley
Compass -- Raleigh
(984) 459-7838
1,062 Total Sales
2 in Capital District
$432K - $605K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Oakwood Commons Park
- Playground
Nash Square
- Trails
- Events
Moore Square
- Picnic Area
- Events
- Concessions
Lenoir Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fred Fletcher Park
Municipal Building Green Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Capital District | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 9 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Capital District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Capital District, Raleigh sell after 175 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Capital District, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $735,000, up 180% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$500,000
Median Sale Price
$735,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$485,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
18%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
180%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
681
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
2008
Months of Supply
8.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,601
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,349
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,428
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
999
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,236 - $3,172 per month
- Elan City Center
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 535+ Sq Ft
- 510 N Wilmington St
- Raleigh, NC
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Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,649
Median Age
35
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
11.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,514
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,320
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
67.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
94
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
75
/ 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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