$1,502,587Average Value$285Average Price per Sq Ft11Homes For Sale
Colonial homes are common sight in Glenwood.
Beautiful homes are close to parks, museums and downtown Raleigh
The Glenwood area of northwest Raleigh offers proximity to downtown and a coveted North Hills location inside Interstate 440. As Realtor Gretchen Coley, with The Coley Group/Compass Realty explains, “Major highways separate neighborhoods in significant ways. Homebuyers in Raleigh who want top schools and high-quality homes can certainly find that in Glenwood. But this location also gives residents the flexibility to use or avoid the interstate depending on traffic. There’s a lot of construction on I-440 these days, so commute planning is a daily consideration; buyers will pay for a flexible location if they can.”
While Glenwood is located just five miles from historic downtown Raleigh, it has a decidedly established, suburban vibe. Newly constructed greenways link downtown to Glenwood and to nearby parks, museums and waterfront areas. Homeseekers will find top schools and desirable shopping and dining destinations within a mile from home. Glenwood is home to more than 15 public, private and charter schools. Four parks, an award-winning museum and UNC REX Hospital are all less than a mile away.
Pleasant streets and neighbors make the Glenwood neighborhood desirable.
Classic, traditional and modern homes are found in Glenwood
Buyers can find well-maintained older properties, including ranch-style homes, split levels and Colonial Revivals. Newer homes include expanded Cape Cods, Tudor-inspired homes and New Traditional homes. The average home value in Glenwood in late 2023 was $1,215,000, while the average home size was about 3,000 square feet. Recent home sales include a five-bedroom Colonial Revival for $1,500,000 and a well-updated ranch-style home for about $855,000. Homes close to Carolina Country Club have sold from $850,000 to over $2,000,000.
Public, private and charter schools are abundant in Glenwood
Kids in Glenwood can attend public schools in the Wake County Schools district with an overall A grade from Niche. Lacy Elementary offers pre-kindergarten through fifth grade with an A grade from Niche. Leroy Martin Magnet Middle also has an A Niche grade and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Sanderson High earns a B-plus from Niche and offers Gifted Programs for high-performing students. Parents can explore nearby private and charter school options, including Follow The Child Montessori School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Fusion Academy.
Lacy Elementary School teaches students in grades PK-5 in Glenwood.
Follow the Child Montessori School serves students in the Glenwood community and beyond.
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Greenway Trails run throughout Glenwood and the rest of Raleigh.
Raleigh’s Greenway Trails flow through Glenwood
One of Raleigh’s most famous assets is Greenway Trails, 180 miles of paved trails that connect walkers, runners, and cyclists to parks, rivers, and neighborhoods. North Carolina Museum of Art features 40 galleries and outdoor sculptures, including one of a leafless silver tree called “Askew” by famed artist Roxy Paine. The Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park is adjacent to the museum and offers abundant green space. Golfers will enjoy being close to Carolina Country Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in the area. Glenwood residents who want to bike nearby trails will find it easy, with numerous rental stations throughout the region.
Shops and southern dining are just around the corner
Lake Boone Shopping Plaza offers Chick-fil-A, Food Lion, and Walgreens, making it easy to check off groceries and necessities in one trip. Ridgewood shopping plaza hosts retailers including Fleet Feet Sports. Best Buy is right off Highway 70 at the neighborhood's northern edge. Glenwood Grill is a local favorite restaurant featuring Southern Coastal cooking in a sleek, open setting. Regionally renowned Crabtree Valley Mall and North Hills Shopping Center offer extensive shopping, dining and hotel options.
Whole Foods is a wonderful place to great fresh produce in Glenwood.
Ridgewood Shopping Center in Glenwood has a Whole Foods and Walgreens, among other shops.
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Glenwood is not far from the surrounding Raleigh area.
From downtown to the airport, it’s easy to get around in Glenwood
Most residents will drive cars to get around, but the city does offer bus services around the metro area. With peak traffic, residents heading downtown can easily get there in less than 15 minutes. Interstate 440 goes right through Glenwood, connecting drivers to Highways 70, 50, 54 and 1. Raleigh Durham International Airport is just 20 miles northwest of Glenwood.
Hurricanes, hops and historic home tours
Residents of Glenwood can enjoy year-round events and venture no more than 10 miles from home. With the arts, culinary, sports, and music scene, there’s always a reason to mark the calendar for Art Walks at the waterfront, historic home tours and Carolina Hurricanes hockey games. Raleigh also has more than 100 festivals throughout the year, sure to appeal to the pickiest of cultural explorers. From the Brewgaloo and the annual Yoga Festival, to multiple film festivals and the World Oddities Expo, Glenwood residents have no excuse for boredom.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Glen Eden Pilot Park
Rothgeb Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Fallon Park
Picnic Area
Trails
River
Windemere Beaver Dam Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Museum
Hymettus Woods Park
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
20 min drive
Bus
Glenwood Ave & Oberlin Rd (Nb)
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Wade Ave & Dogwood Ln
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Glenwood Ave & Granville Dr
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Lassiter Mill Rd & Marlowe Rd
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Lassiter Mill Rd & Ramblewood Dr
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Ridge Rd & Churchill Rd
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Glenwood Ave & St Marys St (Nb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glenwood
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glenwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glenwood, Raleigh sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glenwood, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $415,990, up 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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At The Marlowe Lake Boone you can live, work and play in the heart of Raleigh! Marlowe residents have a quiet home with amenities for an active lifestyle. With our renovated Dog Park and Luxury Dog Spa, not only is The Marlowe at Lake Boone a central oasis not only for you, but also for your furry friends! Conveniently located just inside the I-440 Beltline off Lake Boone Trail, our apartment
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Sojourn Glenwood Place is composed of 296 apartment homes and is located inside the I-440 Beltline at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Womans Club Drive. It is designed in the likeness of boutique hotels for a unique experience in Raleigh, NC. The community abuts the prestigious neighborhood of Country Club Hills and has a retail phase that focuses on bringing the community together over
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,075
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$159,187
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$179,615
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
85.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
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®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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