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Refined country club living on Raleigh’s north side in North Ridge
Southern suburban living gets a sophisticated sheen in North Ridge. Branching out from Raleigh’s Spring Forest Road and Falls of Neuse Road thoroughfares, this enclave offers country club community homes, ample shopping and dining options and some of Wake County’s most acclaimed schools in North Carolina’s growing capital. Like its neighboring communities in North Raleigh and Brentwood, residents in North Ridge enjoy a more easygoing pace compared to the city’s central areas inside the Beltline, Interstate 440. But residents aren’t far from various bars, restaurants and shops, making it easy to make the most of everyday living in the City of Oaks.
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.
A mix of architecture styles can be found along the fairways in North Ridge.
Homes range from tudors to split-levels in the North Ridge neighborhood.
Brick homes can be found on the fairways of North Ridge Country Club.
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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.
Ravenscroft School is located on 135 wooded acres in North Ridge.
Millbrook Magnet High School is ranked among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
Millbrook Magnet High School has one of the states premier football programs.
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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.
Millbrook Tennis Center has 23 hard courts, two backboards, and ball machine rentals.
North Ridge Country Club is a member-owned country club located in northern Raleigh, NC.
Many events are held at the club house at North Ridge Country Club which also has a private swimming pool.
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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.
North Ridge locals come to Hoppy Endings for all their libations desires.
The Fresh Market is a very popular grocery store in North Ridge.
Falls Village is conveniently located in North Ridge across from North Ridge Country Club.
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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.
Enjoy a North Carolina State football game at the Carter-Finley Stadium.
Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh is about a 20 minute drive from North Ridge.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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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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Crime Score
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North Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Ridge, Raleigh sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in North Ridge, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $471,250, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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