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What it's like to live in Umstead
Umstead has subdivisions surrounding William B. Umstead State Park, an expansive State Park in northwest Raleigh. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is right there, and Research Triangle Park is a quick drive away, making this a big commuter area. Hospitals and universities in Raleigh and Durham are also a quick drive away. Top-rated Wake County Public Schools also serve the area, making Umstead a comfortable suburban spot for families.
Natural beauty, city convenience and suburban relaxation converge in Umstead.
RDU International Airport is in Umstead, making business travel a breeze.
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Quick commutes to RTP, RDU airport and Raleigh
Research Triangle Park, just outside Umstead, is home to major employers like IBM, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is in the community. "I know personally, the reason we moved and lived within 10 minutes of the airport is that my husband travels for work. It makes those commutes easier," says Jackie Force, Realtor and broker at Real Broker, LLC. Other major employers are within about a 20-minute drive, including hospitals like Duke Health and WakeMed, and universities like Duke and NC State. Most people here get around by car. Umstead is between Interstates 540 and 440, the two beltlines around Raleigh, expediting drive times.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport sits on the west side of the Umstead area.
Highway 70 is one of the main roads connecting Umstead to the Triangle.
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Umstead has a suburban feel close to nature and employers
Force notes that Umstead's proximity to so many employers between Raleigh and Durham makes the community popular for transplants. "A lot of families land here first. They work in the [Research Triangle] Park, so this neighborhood feels good. Whether they rent here first – there's a lot of apartment complexes and such – and some people decide to stick around," Force says. And while it's convenient for commuters, the massive Umstead State Park and winding subdivisions throughout create a definitively suburban vibe.
The Lenovo Center, formerly PNC Arena, is where the Carolina Hurricanes and NCSU basketball programs in Raleigh.
The North Carolina Museum of Art is a great place to relax and meet friends.
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Single-family homes and townhouses for buyers and renters
Most houses in Umstead were built between the 1990s and today. Meandering subdivisions have New Traditional style homes with garages and townhouses. These tucked-away neighborhoods often have tree-lined streets and sidewalks. About a third of people in Umstead are renters, and there are a handful of apartment buildings in the area.
Umstead has tidy landscaping and green lawns in subdivisions.
Umstead has a mix of single-family home styles in northwest Raleigh.
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Cost of living and home prices in the community
The median sale price of properties in Umstead is in the upper-$400,000s. That's a bit higher than Raleigh's overall median sale price in the mid-$400,000s, but lower than some neighboring communities like Morrisville, which has a median sale price in the mid-$500,000s.
Wake County Schools serving Umstead
Students in Umstead may attend schools like Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Pine Hollow Middle School and Leesville Road High School. All of these schools earn top ratings from Niche, and the high school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses for students interested in earning college credit. Private options, such as the top-rated Cardinal Gibbons High School, are also nearby.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School is in Raleigh, NC.
Pine Hollow Middle is home to the Pilots and is near RDU Airport.
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Recreation at Umstead Park and Lake Crabtree
William B. Umstead State Park, which covers nearly 5,600 acres of forested land bordering the area's subdivisions, has campgrounds, fishing ponds, and dozens of miles of hiking and biking trails. "If you are in one of those little neighborhoods, you could walk across or down the road and have an access point to Umstead Park, which is really cool," Force says. Lake Crabtree County Park is also nearby and has a playground and volleyball court, plus trails overlooking the lake.
Bike groups meet and ride at Umstead Park.
A man paddling on Lake Crabtree, which borders Umstead Park.
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Other amenities include the Umstead Spa and nearby shopping
Everyday conveniences, shopping and dining are throughout Umstead. Some major hotspots nearby include:
Crabtree Valley Mall, the biggest mall in The Triangle
Brier Creek Commons, a development with over 75 shops and restaurants
Brier Creek Country Club, a private golf course just north of Umstead
The Umstead Hotel and Spa, a luxury resort
Char-Grill, in Umstead, has hamburger patties cooked over charcoal flames.
Angus Barn is an award-winning steakhouse in Umstead with one of the largest wine cellars.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Umstead
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Umstead Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Umstead, Raleigh sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Umstead, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $494,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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