North Ridge
Diverse living spaces near golf and parks
North Ridge residents live in a mix of home styles typical of Raleigh suburbs. Buyers can find Colonial Revival homes with brick exteriors and new traditional properties on cul-de-sacs. On rare occasions, newcomers can move into impressive custom homes with modern touches or cottage styling. “Historically, North Ridge sells in good times and bad times. If I put a house on North Ridge, it would sell in days,” says Kimberly Conroy, a broker with Coldwell Banker HPW. Conroy is a Raleigh native with more than two decades of experience selling homes in North Ridge and the Triangle. Home prices in North Ridge start at about $265,000 and can go as high as $5 million. The average single-family home in the area sells for about $590,000.
Acclaimed public and private education
Students in North Ridge can attend schools in the Wake County Public Schools System, including North Ridge Elementary School and West Millbrook Magnet Middle School, which both earn A-minus grades on Niche. Older teens prepare for college at Millbrook Magnet High School, which offers the rigorous International Baccalaureate diploma program alongside traditional classes. The school earns an A-minus grade on Niche. Students in North Ridge can also attend private schools, including the Ravenscroft School, an institution offering classes for all grades with an A-plus grade on Niche.
Facilities for golfing, tennis and swimming nearby
One of North Ridge’s major social hubs is the North Ridge Country Club. Cooperatively owned by its members, the club features two 18-hole golf courses, 11 tennis courts, a fitness center and four on-site restaurants. Just south of the neighborhood, Millbrook Exchange Park offers an indoor pool that’s open to the public year-round. Locals can also find an indoor gym, basketball courts, a playground and baseball fields at the large recreational complex.
Ample shopping and dining opportunities near Spring Forest Road
North Ridge residents have quick access to a range of retail favorites near Falls of Neuse Road. T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Dollar Tree anchor the Falls Village Shopping Center, while The Fresh Market and Harris Teeter occupy spots in neighboring plazas. Multiple dining options are also available nearby, including established casual spots like Smashburger, Chipotle and Chick-fil-A. Refined restaurants of choice include Winston’s Grille for New American fare, Salt & Lime Cabo Grill for Mexican dishes and Cape Fear Seafood Company for sea- and land-based dinners. North Ridge Pub serves elevated American classics in a modern setting, while Northside Bistro offers refined contemporary fare for sit-down dinners.
Take Falls of Neuse Road to most Raleigh points of interest
North Ridge residents can reach most points in Raleigh by traveling along Falls of Neuse Road along the neighborhood’s west side or Interstate 540 to the north. Citizens are about 10 miles north of Downtown Raleigh and 18 miles east of Research Triangle Park. The nearest hospital, WakeMed North, is 4 miles north of the neighborhood. Flights out of the Raleigh area depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 17 miles west. GoRaleigh bus stops are available along Falls of Neuse Road near the neighborhood’s east side, but residents will likely need to own a car to travel to nearby businesses and restaurants.
Music, sports and more around Raleigh
North Ridge residents are about 5 miles away from the North Hills retail complex, one of midtown Raleigh’s hubs for dining and shopping. Each spring and summer, North Hills hosts the Midtown Beach Music Series, a set of weekly concerts featuring local acts on the Midtown Park stage. Residents can also catch a variety of sports events at Raleigh venues year-round, from NC State college football at Carter-Finley Stadium to concerts at the Red Hat Amphitheater.
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Tre Lyerly
Photography Contributed By
Bryan Regan
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Candy Owens
Candy Owens
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(866) 473-3316
88 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$475,000 Price
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Erin Daniel
Erin Daniel
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
(984) 369-8698
77 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$325,000 Price
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Johnny Chappell
Johnny Chappell
Compass -- Raleigh
(984) 276-2674
856 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$2,255,000 Price
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John Hartofelis
John Hartofelis
Coldwell Banker Advantage
(855) 530-0291
67 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$820,000 Price
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Rose Turco
Rose Turco
Just In Time
(877) 587-3576
34 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$245,000 Price
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Warren Hall
Warren Hall
Choice Residential Real Estate
(888) 716-3071
165 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$1,000,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Millbrook Exchange Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Cedar Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
Durant Nature Park
Summerfield Wycombe Swim & Racquet Club
- Pool
- Tennis
- Parking Lot
Optimist Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
Honeycutt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Ridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Ridge, Raleigh sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Ridge, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$369,900
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$297,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
95
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$179
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,567
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,426
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,408
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,117
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 4pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,083
Median Age
49
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,616
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,672
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
64.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
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®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 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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