$474,498Average Value$381Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
Life in the future ‘gateway to downtown Raleigh’
Caraleigh is undergoing a transformation as downtown Raleigh expands southward toward the neighborhood. It emerged in the late 1800s as a village for people working in the local textile mill, but Caraleigh today is the site of trendy home construction, an expanding urban park and planned development of office, apartments and a music hall. “That side of town is going to become the southern gateway to downtown Raleigh,” says Davis Holt, a Compass Realtor and Raleigh native. Dozens of single-family homes have been built in the new Caraleigh Commons subdivision. Meanwhile, construction has started of an apartment tower on the north end of Caraleigh, while a mixed-use district with offices, apartments and a music venue has been approved on the southern edge. While these amenities are filling in the neighborhood, Caraleigh still offers better access to single-family homes and parking than downtown, says Deb Brown, a Realtor and broker with Century 21 Triangle Group who specializes in the downtown area. "It is quite up-and-coming."
Caraleigh sits just minutes from downtown on Raleigh's SW side.
No better place to start than Caraleigh.
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Hundreds of acres of activities at Dorothea Dix Park
The city government and Dorothea Dix Park are working together to turn the park into a 300-acre recreation complex. For example, the park in 2022 broke ground on Gipson Play Plaza, a children's area with a playground, fountains, gardens and pieces of art. The plaza is slated to open in 2025. The park in 2024 opened three renovated 1920s homes to the public, where visitors can learn about the history of the park. The city is studying a plan to create a nature preserve along the Rocky Branch stream. These projects would add to the options already available at Dorothea Dix Park. For example, a 35-acre field hosts kite-flying and pick-up games, while small and large canines play off-leash at the dog park. It doesn’t snow much in Raleigh, but The Grove on the east end of the park is known as a go-to sledding destination.
Go for a swing at one of the many play areas in Dix Park in Caraleigh.
Dix Park's 300 acres include a disc golf course.
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Historic designs with modern flair at Caraleigh Commons
Caraleigh Commons features the most unique homes in the neighborhood. Tall, rectangular homes line up like 19th-century row houses, with Italianate accents and colors that vary from green to blue to red. Inside, the houses have high ceilings, home offices and rooftop decks. “The original developer’s model was to have a traditional, historic community that was mixed with a modern flair,” says Holt, who is the listing agent for some of the homes. Elsewhere in Caraleigh, simpler minimal traditional houses are set on winding subdivision streets. Prices for mature single-family homes start around $300,000, while homes in Caraleigh Commons cost as much as $1.1 million. The textile mill that helped create the neighborhood is now the Caraleigh Mills condo complex, where units typically sell between $475,000 and $650,000.
Caraleigh Commons hosts newly built, modernist homes.
Many of the original homes built in Caraleigh were designed in the minimal traditional style.
Some homes in Caraleigh feature rooftop decks with views of downtown Raleigh.
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Caraleigh coffee shop is the cat’s meow
Across the street from Caraleigh Commons, residents mingle at Trophy Brewing Co.’s taproom. “Once or twice a week if you go to the brewery, there’s a collection of neighbors there,” Holt says. Down the street is the North Carolina State Farmers Market, where locals not only buy locally grown food but taste it too. The State Farmers’ Market Restaurant is an on-site breakfast and lunch spot serving dishes prepared with North Carolina-grown ingredients. Cooks make biscuits by hand, using local flour and fresh buttermilk. For groceries not available at the farmers market, shoppers can take a 3-mile trip to Food Lion. Meanwhile, patrons at Purr Cup Café may have cats curling up under their chairs or sleeping overhead as they sip their coffee in the neighborhood spot. A block from the cafe, Caraleigh Baptist Church has been part of the neighborhood since 1904.
Trophy Brewing Co. has served local beers in Raleigh for more than a decade.
Pet a cat, drink some coffee, adopt a cat- Purr Cup Cafe in Caraleigh offers it all.
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Enloe Magnet High School operates a Medical Bio-Science Academy
Caraleigh is part of the Wake County Public School System, so children who attend public schools take classes in a district graded an A by Niche. Based on their addresses, children are assigned to schools where they enroll. For Caraleigh residents, that starts with Washington Magnet Elementary School next to the neighborhood, which gets a grade of A. After that, students are likely to go to A-rated Ligon Magnet Middle School and A-plus-rated Enloe Magnet High School. Rising freshmen can apply to Enloe High’s Medical Bio-Science Academy to learn more about medical careers while studying the core curriculum.
Enloe High School
Enloe High School
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Year-round shopping at North Carolina State Farmers Market
The west side of Caraleigh encompasses the North Carolina State Farmers Market, open seven days a week year-round. “You can go on a Tuesday night and get fresh vegetables,” Holt says. More than fruit and vegetable stands, the sprawling market includes restaurants, candle makers and wine vendors. "That’s where my family and I go and buy our Christmas tree," Holt adds.
Caraleigh residents can pick up produce at the North Carolina State Farmers Market.
Come on down to the NC State Farmers Market in Caraleigh for some truly unique gifts.
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Down the street from downtown Raleigh
As opposed to downtown, Caraleigh homes have driveways, so it's easy for residents to park cars. Downtown Raleigh is a little more than a mile away, and a drive up South Saunders Street leads to the shops, museums and office buildings of the city center. Walking or cycling to the farmers market or Dix Park is possible, though locals may have to cross busy roads or train tracks. The GoRaleigh bus system routes through Caraleigh, so residents can hop on the bus and ride downtown instead. Interstate 40 borders the south side, connecting the neighborhood to the greater Raleigh area. The surrounding roads add convenience, but they also create traffic noise, Brown says.
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Parks in this Area
Caraleigh Park
Eliza Pool Park
Dorothea Dix Park
Pullen Park
Baseball/Softball
Boating
Grills
Lenoir Street Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Dorothea Dix Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
22 min drive
Bus
Barbour Dr & Spring Hill Lot
Bus
S Saunders St & Penmarc Dr
Bus
Blount St & City Farm Rd
Bus
City Farm Rd & Wilmington St
Bus
S Saunders St & Maywood Ave
Bus
Maywood Ave & Summit Ave
Bus
Western Blvd & Hunt Dr (Eb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Caraleigh
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Caraleigh Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Caraleigh, Raleigh sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Caraleigh, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $86,000, down 81% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
A captivating mix of uncompromising character and modern comfort, Unit 210 at Caraleigh Mills is truly a ''can't miss'' opportunity. Step into history with this breathtakingly unique textile mill turned condo, originally built in 1892. Featuring commanding structural beams, exposed ductwork, and gleaming original hardwood floors, every inch of this restored building exudes warmth and personality
Step behind the gates of this iconic community and into a beautifully updated 2-bedroom unit where no detail has been overlooked. A dramatic, soaring ceiling welcomes you as you enter, setting the tone for the modern touches throughout. Spacious living space with 2 of the historic windows Caraleigh is known for. The gourmet kitchen features solid wood KraftMaid cabinetry, all new appliance,
Incredible Corner Lot Opportunity near Downtown Raleigh. Originally Two Lots that were combined into one. Could potentially be reverted back to original two lots. Two Bedroom home could be rented or tear down and build your dream home/investment property. Ideal location near 40, Downtown, Parks, & Future Development. Neighboring home was built in 2023 and sold for $855K. Great potential on this
Delight in the height of modern living at The Holston. Striking design and intentional amenities work together to forge a refined lifestyle. Find a community of other residents who enjoy the camaraderie, convenience, and excitement of living near downtown Raleigh.
Amazing opportunity to join the historic Caraleigh Mills community. This residence is a thoughtfully restored historical renovation of the 1892 textile mill, transformed into a premiere village setting of condominiums and landscaped courtyards. Community amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, dog park, event space with kitchen, game room and communal gathering spaces. This
Introducing The Row — a modern, hospitality-inspiredcommunity at Rockway, perfectly situated just acrossfrom Dorothea Dix Park and at the southern edgeof Downtown Raleigh. Enjoy a range of thoughtfullydesigned apartment homes, including studio, one-,two-, and three-bedroom floorplans and a selectionof townhome-style residences.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,415
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,312
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,110
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.1%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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