$735,244Average Value$295Average Price per Sq Ft58Homes For Sale
Living in Raleigh’s Research Triangle
Six miles northwest of Downtown Raleigh, the winding Crabtree Creek flows through the trees in Crabtree Valley, a neighborhood named after this Neuse River tributary. Anchored by a sprawling mall of the same title, the community offers residents more than convenient shopping. “It’s not far from the airport and is close to Downtown, but homes are not at the same prices that you pay to live inside the Interstate 440 Beltline,” explains Steve Jourdain, a real estate agent with Realty One Group who’s lived in Raleigh for 30 years. With major thoroughfares nearby, residents here enjoy quicker commutes around the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina, otherwise known as the Research Triangle. REX Hospital is just south of the neighborhood, and Jourdain says this attracts doctors and nurses looking to live within 3 miles of the medical campus.
The winding Crabtree Creek flows through the trees in Crabtree Valley.
Crabtree Valley Mall is a vibrant shopping hub in Raleigh, NC.
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Choose from townhouses or single-family homes
Encompassing a handful of subdivisions, this community offers a variety of housing options. Townhouses range from two-bedroom, colonial-inspired designs starting at $230,000 to three- or four-bedroom brick brownstone and New Traditional styles, which can top over $900,000. These properties come with monthly homeowners association fees of around $300; some have unique perks. Residents at The Laurel Woods Townhomes have access to a private forest. Detached homes here are also diverse, with classic styles like Colonial Revival and Cape Cod, to nontraditional contemporary forms and lavish 21st-century New Traditional homes that are more than 4,000 square feet. There are also plenty of options for one-level living. Ranch-style homes from the 1950s through the 1970s line the hilly, tree-shaded streets in the Brookhaven subdivision. “It’s very heavily wooded. You feel like you’re in the mountains, and you’re close to Downtown Raleigh,” says Ann-Cabell Baum with a chuckle. Baum, the broker in charge at the Glenwood Agency, is a longtime Raleigh resident. Detached homes can list as low as $345,000 and as high as $1.8 million. Overall, prices are rising in this busy part of town, up 8% over the last year.
Updated townhomes with manicured lawns in Crabtree Valley.
Brick colonial homes have large yards in Crabtree Valley.
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Parks, trails and nature preserves
Several green spaces are scattered throughout the area, including Laurel Hills Park, which has basketball courts, ballfields and a large playground for children of all abilities. The recently renovated Laurel Hills Community Center is on-site, offering indoor recreation with a gymnasium, dance studio and exercise classes. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit Brookhaven Nature Park, which features 1 1/2 miles of walking trails winding among dense trees. The massive William B. Umstead State Park is just 4 miles away. This natural gem has a variety of hiking, camping and fishing opportunities, offering locals a retreat from Raleigh’s bustling urban amenities.
Laurel Hills Park in Crabtree Valley has a variety of playground equipment for children.
At Brookhaven Nature Park you can hike or just or relax on a bench in Crabtree Valley.
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Top-rated school district
Children attend Wake County Schools, the second-best school district in Raleigh, according to Niche. Stough Elementary School receives an A rating and is known for cultivating bilingual and bi-literate students through its Mandarin immersion program. The A-rated Oberlin Magnet Middle School is named after historic Oberlin Village, an enclave formed by formerly enslaved people during the Civil War. With an A-minus rating, Broughton Magnet High School is ranked the seventh-best magnet high school in the Raleigh area, offering a global studies and language immersion program. The school is also the city’s oldest, dating back to 1929. Fusion Academy, The Raleigh School and Saint David’s School are nearby private options.
The Stough Elementary School has a beautiful campus in Crabtree Valley.
Martin Middle School has many high achieving students in Crabtree Valley.
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Access to I-40 and beyond
Driving is the primary way to get around here. U.S. Route 70 courses through the community, connecting commuters to the nearby Interstates 440 and 40, which provides access to the rest of the Research Triangle. Durham and Chapel Hill are roughly 20 to 25 miles away. Downtown Raliegh is a little over a 6-mile drive via Glenwood Avenue. For longer trips, the Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 10 miles west. Those without cars can catch a GoRaleigh bus at stops along Edwards Mill Road and near Crabtree Valley Mall. Cyclists can travel on the Crabtree Creek Trail, connecting to nearby greenways.
I-440 and Glenwood Ave. intersect at Crabtree Valley Mall and Midtown is seen in the distance.
Go Raleigh has bus service to Crabtree Valley mall until 10 PM.
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Crabtree Valley Mall, shopping centers and a museum nearby
Stores and restaurants are clustered along the U.S. Route 70 commercial corridor. Crabtree Valley Mall boasts over 200 stores, making it the largest mall in the Research Triangle area. Further north, the Townridge Shopping Center and Pleasant Valley Promenade feature big box stores like Walmart and Big Lots. Restaurants include Jose and Sons Bar and Kitchen, known for authentic Mexican food, and Arepa Culture, a casual restaurant serving Venezuelan classics. Residents further south frequent Old Raleigh Village with a Harris Teeter for groceries and local restaurants, Bella Monica, an Italian eatery loved by gluten-free locals, and The Mill Raleigh, a contemporary steakhouse known for friendly service. For entertainment and cultural events, the North Carolina Museum of Art and the PNC Arena are both less than 5 miles away.
The Crabtree Mall is the largest shopping center in Crabtree Valley.
Walmart is the largest store at The Townridge Mall in Crabtree Valley.
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Crabtree Creek Flooding
Homebuyers here should be aware that properties around the neighborhood have a risk of flooding due to the proximity to Crabtree Creek. After decades of flood events caused by major storms or even steady bouts of rain, work is underway to reduce flooding on this Neuse River tributary. Since 2022, the city of Raleigh has restricted development on the floodplains and is now growing a meadow along the creek’s banks to help soak up water. The city also uses an early detection system to quickly respond when water levels rise.
The winding Crabtree Creek flows through the trees in Crabtree Valley.
Crabtree creek trail runs next to Crabtree Valley Mall.
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Parks in this Area
Glen Eden Pilot Park
William B. Umstead State Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Camping
Wooten Meadows Park
Laurel Hills Park
Meredith Townes Dog Park
Mill Village Dog Park
The Trail That Leads To The Lake
Brookhaven Nature Park
Shelley Lake
Basketball
Fishing
Lake
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
18 min drive
Bus
Edwards Mill Rd & Laurel Hills Rd (North)
Bus
Glenwood Ave & Pasquatank Dr (Sb)
Bus
Glenwood Ave & Fairhill Dr
Bus
Glenwood Ave Service Rd & Oak Park
Bus
St Giles St & Deep Hollow Dr
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Lake Boone Tr & Thomas Rd
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Lake Boone Tr & Landmark Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Crabtree
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crabtree Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crabtree, Raleigh sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Crabtree, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $640,919, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
16,671
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,141
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,183
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
65.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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