Forestville is an ideal location for those who want a suburban escape from the bustling city of Raleigh, without being completely insulated from the natural environment around them. Trails, rivers, creeks and lakes give the area a distinct outdoorsy vibe, while more than 10 unique subdivisions offer idyllic living for residents.
Within the subdivisions, visitors may get the sense that they’ve been transported to a scene in a family sitcom on television: neatly laid-out streets, fresh-concrete sidewalks, matching mailboxes, and SUVs parked in most driveways. But the community has an interest in getting their hands dirty.
“The community that we’re surrounded with is absolutely wonderful and super supportive,” says Gabriel Adams, owner of Half-A-Barn Farms on Mitchell Road at the northeast edge of the neighborhood. Adams and his wife started the farm in 2017 as a personal project and later expanded into a business. “People started hiring us almost immediately to teach them to grow.”
New Traditional homes in Forestville blend classic design with modern construction.
Forestville communities offer family-friendly amenities including pools and water features.
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Distinct subdivisions with their own character
The neighborhood is full of different subdivisions and named communities, each with a distinctive character. Areas like Neuse Crossing or Heron Park offer a more mature development, with larger yards and tree cover to provide privacy between homes, while Subdivisions like Massey Preserve or 5401 North offer newer construction with smaller yards and much closer neighbors. Most homes here are considered New Traditional, a building style that mixes elements from older architectural styles and modern Millennium designs. There are also town house developments for a more dense and urban-feeling atmosphere. Town houses generally sell for around $350,000, while freestanding homes are generally listed for $350,000 to $500,000 for new construction.
Forestville homes offer spacious yards for growing families.
Forestville homes with smaller yards offer low-maintenance landscaping.
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River recreation
The Neuse River cuts through Forestville neighborhood and offers myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Neuse River Trail runs for more than 25 miles through Wake County and neighboring areas. The paved trail follows the path of the Neuse River and connects to other greenways, with plenty of access from nearby neighborhood trails and trailheads throughout the western side of Forestville. For direct access, the 25-acre River Bend Park features a launch for kayaks and canoes as well as a playground.
The trails, greenways and boating opportunities are a significant draw to the area, according to Adams. “There’s a lot of interest – I mean, who doesn’t like outside? Weirdos, that’s who.”
River Bend Park in Forestville features a kayak and canoe launch for paddlers.
Forestville locals stroll River Bend Park’s riverside greenway shaded by tall trees.
River Bend Park features a vibrant playspace for Forestville families.
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Essentials in the neighborhood, other attractions nearby
There aren’t many options for shopping and dining within the Forestville neighborhood, but shopping centers along bustling Louisville Road provides the essentials. Residents can head to Food Lion for groceries and Sergio’s Pizza for authentic New York pizza. Heyday Brewing, which opened in 2021, has 36 taps that rotate locally-brewed beers to be enjoyed in a family-friendly taproom and patio. There’s also an extensive pub menu curated by an executive chef and features modern comfort food like pepperoni pizza with hot honey.
While the neighborhood itself may not be a retail hub, Triangle Town Center shopping mall is located 5 miles away and includes anchor stores like Dillard’s and Belk as well as boutique and chain retailers. The mall also includes Urban Air Adventure Park, which offers bumper cars, climbing walls, and a trampoline park.
Locals gather at Smooth Joe Coffee, a Forestville favorite for lattes and conversation.
Forestville's Heyday Brewing stands out in Tin Roof Way with its industrial façade and outdoor seating.
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Schools for K-12 and beyond
Students in Forestville may attend Harris Creek Elementary School, which has a year-round calendar of nine weeks of schooling with three weeks off in between. The school has an A-minus rating on Niche. From there, they will move on to Rolesville Middle School, which also has an A-minus rating and a 17 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Rolesville High School has a B rating and is home to the Rolesville Rams.
Forestville is also home to the Scott Northern Wake campus of Wake Technical Community College, where students have more than 20 different areas of study to choose from, from education and cybersecurity to welding and pastry arts.
Forestville is also home to the Scott Northern Wake campus of Wake Technical Community College, where students have more than 20 different areas of study to choose from, from education and cybersecurity to welding and pastry arts.
Harris Creek Elementary School is located on Forestville Road.
River Bend Middle School near Forestville is part of the Wake County Public School System.
Rolesville High School provides education for teens living near Forestville.
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Connect to Raleigh and Wake County
Commuters can take Highway 401 directly into Raleigh or further north to the rest of Wake County. The neighborhood also borders Interstate 540, which arcs around Raleigh’s northern side, making for easy access to the surrounding area, including Research Triangle Park. However, the desirability of the area is making it more difficult to get around. “One thing that’s kind of a bummer is that since it’s so nice, it’s developed so fast, and traffic is abysmal now,” Adams said. Residents have access to two hospitals within ten miles: Duke Raleigh Hospital, located 10 miles southwest of the neighborhood, and WakeMed North Hospital, also 10 miles away to the northwest.
The Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh lies between two museums in the Capital District.
Moore Square is on the East side of the Capital District in Raleigh, and provides a peaceful green space.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Forestville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forestville, Raleigh sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Forestville, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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