$425,416Average Value$264Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Established and evolving neighborhood south of Saint Augustine's University
At the corner of Carver and Pender streets in east Raleigh sits a lot, only a tenth of an acre in size. Once overgrown and littered with trash, this garden is now a lushly manicured park named in honor of longtime resident John Stokes, who transformed and cultivated the land with his own hands until it became an official city park in the 1980s. Like John Stokes and his garden, College Park is rich in history and community transformation. The neighborhood is named for its closeness to Saint Augustine’s University, one of the oldest historically Black universities in the country, founded in 1867. “The university is historically tied to the College Park community,” says Demarcus Williams, the Associate Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications at St. Augustine’s, who notes faculty and staff are among the neighborhood’s residents. College Park has grown significantly amid new construction, and further development is underway. Ann-Cabell Baum, a Raleigh local and the broker in charge at the Glenwood Agency, says homebuyers are drawn to the community for its proximity to downtown and its property values. “It’s an attainable price range for an entry-level or downsizer home considering the market in Raleigh,” Baum explains.
The Chapel at St Augustine's College is at the heart of the historic school.
St. Augustine's College borders the College Park neighborhood.
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Dinner and movie at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Whether in the mood for a quick bite or sit-down dinner, residents can head to New Bern Avenue with fast food chains, like Bojangles and Cook Out, and local eateries, including Jack's Seafood & Soul Food, a casual spot known for its southern fried chicken and barbecue. In the Longview Shopping Center, residents can pick up a fresh pie at Frank’s Pizza & Italian, which has been loved by locals since 1976. The shopping center also hosts convenient businesses like a pharmacy, barbershop and laundromat. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is next door, where movie lovers can enjoy current and classic films over a meal brought to their reclining seats. The Little Blue Bakehouse offers post-movie treats from decadent macaroons to batch ice cream and coffee. For a night on the town, College Park is only two miles from downtown Raleigh, with popular restaurants, breweries, boutique shopping and entertainment venues. Food Lion is a mile drive up North Raleigh Boulevard to stock up on groceries.
College Park is full of surprises and antiques.
Longleaf Swine, only moments from College Park.
Restaurants such as Gringo A GoGo are just a mile away from College Park.
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Neighborhood green spaces within walking distance
Residents here can walk to the new Fisher Park. Relocated in 2022 to make way for new housing, the park features a basketball court, sheltered picnic tables and a colorful playground with swings shaded by a trellis. Pender Street Park, on the other end of the block, was upgraded as part of the project. The small green space has a new walking path for short strolls through manicured trees, shrubs and flower beds. Residents can pause for a rest at a trio of yellow picnic tables. Locals call the park “John Stokes Garden” in honor of the beloved resident who made it his mission to beautify this once-barren corner lot, spending countless hours gardening and caring for the space. Locals are known to gather nearby at the Tarboro Road Community Center, where they can hold meetings or exercise in the gymnasium or weightlifting room. The outdoor tennis courts host Raleigh Bike Polo meetups.
Playground at Fisher Street Park in College Park.
Fisher Street Park is a brand new park in East College Park.
John Stokes Garden at Pender Street Park.
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Post-war bungalows and new construction
Houses in College Park reflect the evolution of the neighborhood. Brightly colored Bungalows with open porches from the 1940s and 1950s share tight, residential streets with larger 21st-century Craftsman-style homes in calm colorways. Minimal traditional homes and modern designs add to the area’s varying character. As new construction pops up, so do new sidewalks, making the area more walkable. Homes needing repair can list below $200,000, but most properties fall between $215,000 and $725,000, depending on age and square footage. As part of ongoing efforts to provide more affordable housing in Raleigh, the city is using local and federal funding to build nearly 150 single-family homes and townhouse units on the neighborhood's eastern side. Since the project began in 2017, nearly 100 detached homes have been completed, and more than half of those homes are income-restricted.
College Park is a neighborhood full of a variety of homes from the traditional to the modern.
College Park neighborhood is a growing community with new and beautiful homes.
Downtown Raleigh is only minutes from College Park.
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Pope Elementary School is one of the school's withing walking distance of College Park.
Wake County Schools come highly-graded
Wake County Schools is ranked the second-best school district in the Raleigh area by Niche. Powell Magnet Elementary School earns a B-plus rating and is the only school in the district with a Play and Ingenuity theme where students are taught through play and game-based learning styles. Ligon Magnet Middle School receives an A rating, and Broughton Magnet High School has an A-minus. Cathedral School and Raleigh Christian Academy are two nearby religious-based schools for families seeking private education, while the Fletcher Academy specializes in helping students with learning disabilities. High school grads interested in higher education close to home can consider the private St. Augustine’s University, one of the country’s oldest historically Black universities, founded in 1867.
Downtown's GoRaleigh Bus Station in offers ample transit options for College Park residents.
Catch a GoRaleigh bus for trips around town
GoRaleigh buses have numerous stops on Oakwood and New Bern avenues, the neighborhood’s northern and southern borders. Buses can take residents to points of interest, retail centers and hospitals around Raleigh. Downtown is 2 miles away. Drivers can utilize Interstates 440 and 40 for trips to Durham, 25 miles away, and to catch flights at Raleigh-Durham International, a 15-mile drive. “The walkable score is very high for College Park; people here have access to different neighborhood amenities and the core of the city,” Baum says. Numerous bike-friendly streets and trails provide safe ways for cyclists to get around.
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Parks in this Area
Pender Street Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Davie Street Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
LeVelle Moton Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Roberts Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Tarboro Road Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Fisher Street Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
26 min drive
Bus
E Edenton St & N Tarboro St
Bus
New Bern Ave & Raleigh Blvd (Wb)
Bus
Oakwood Ave & St Augustine Ave
Bus
Oakwood Ave & Tarboro St (Eb)
Bus
New Bern Ave & Hill St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
College Park
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
College Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Park, Raleigh sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in College Park, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $509,000, up 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Rare opportunity to own a piece of Raleigh's history in the heart of the Oakwood Historic District. 1320 Oakwood Ave is a charming 2-bedroom home on a spacious lot, ideal for someone who wants to live in a walkable, established neighborhood with timeless character.This home is perfect for a buyer looking to personalize a space and settle into a vibrant community just minutes from downtown
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
863
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,903
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,169
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
30%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12%
% Population in Labor Force
51.7%
Below 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
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 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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