Hayes Barton
Neighborhood in Raleigh, North Carolina
Wake County 27608
Colonials and Craftsmans with a median price of over $1 million
Single-family homes in Hayes Barton often showcase popular 20th-century housing styles and custom architectural features. Colonial Revivals, Craftsman-style homes and Georgian-inspired properties are abundant throughout the neighborhood. These stately, character-filled homes are complemented by large green lawns accentuated with brightly colored plants and landscaping features. However, according to Pitney, Hayes Barton has also seen its share of new construction pop up alongside several other historic Raleigh neighborhoods. Depending on square footage, homes here can cost anywhere from $550,000 to over $2 million, with a median price of approximately $1.2 million. "The highest price point I've seen is about $2.5 million," Pitney says. Compared to the overall median price of homes throughout the Raleigh metro area – which is approximately $470,000 – the housing costs in Hayes Barton trend significantly higher.Two major city parks just south of the neighborhood
The Hayes Barton community is close to two major city parks, Jaycee Park and Fred Fletcher Park, both of which are less than a mile south of the neighborhood. Jaycee Park covers approximately 15 acres of land and has a large community center that offers programs for fitness and education. Other park amenities include a garden, a dog run, picnic shelters, playgrounds and athletic facilities for sports, including tennis, sand volleyball, softball and baseball. The 21-acre Fred Fletcher Park has a water garden and wetland area that sit adjacent to the Gariss Building, a facility used for educational and natural conservation programs. The park also features an amphitheater, picnic areas and sporting fields.Students zoned for Wake County Schools with magnet programs
Hayes Barton is zoned for the Wake County Schools district, which receives an overall A rating from Niche. Students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade can attend the A-rated Lacy Elementary, which offers Gifted & Talented programs. Oberlin Magnet Middle and Needham Broughton Magnet High School both receive A-minus ratings and have a range of specialty and advanced academic programs for academically qualified students.Getting around the Raleigh metro area
Hayes Barton is a somewhat walkable neighborhood with plenty of wide, well-maintained sidewalks lining residential streets. The neighborhood is also bordered by main urban arteries like Glenwood Avenue, which offers easy access to the downtown area. Commuters also have convenient access to Capital Boulevard, which merges with Interstate 440, a major beltway around northern Raleigh. GORaleigh bus lines run along Glenwood Avenue, St. Marys Street and Oberlin Road, providing services to the city’s center and greater metro area. Eleven miles west of the neighborhood is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.Easy access to local shops and restaurants
Near the neighborhood's northeast corner along Fairview Road, residents can find a block full of local retailers, small businesses and several eateries, including the Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery. Established in 1998, this café is known for its retro 1940s-inspired interior with classic hallmarks like checkerboard floors and red barstools. At the northernmost edge of the neighborhood is another small shopping area at the corner of Fairview and Oberlin Road. Restaurants include Idle Hour Coffee Roaster, Hungry Howie’s Pizza. and Mandolin, a popular upscale bistro serving modernized Southern comfort cuisine like chicken pot pie and collard melts.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Rines
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(984) 364-8382
96 Total Sales
1 in Hayes Barton
$1,315,000 Price
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Elizabeth Cranfill
Insight Real Estate
(877) 960-3145
115 Total Sales
1 in Hayes Barton
$1,200,000 Price
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Gretchen Coley
Compass -- Raleigh
(984) 459-7838
1,030 Total Sales
1 in Hayes Barton
$512,000 Price
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Johnny Chappell
Compass -- Raleigh
(984) 276-2674
853 Total Sales
2 in Hayes Barton
$1M - $3.8M Price Range
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Marshall Rich
Rich Realty Group
(855) 570-8641
137 Total Sales
2 in Hayes Barton
$388K - $1.2M Price Range
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Frank DeRonja
Responds QuicklyCorcoran DeRonja Real Estate
(984) 833-2329
109 Total Sales
2 in Hayes Barton
$940K - $975K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hayes Barton | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 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
Hayes Barton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hayes Barton, Raleigh sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hayes Barton, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $1,750,000, up 99% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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