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Raleigh Real Estate For Sale In NC

Raleigh

One of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Americans from all over have been flocking to Raleigh for years now to take advantage of the wealth of jobs and fast-appreciating housing. If you’re looking into North Carolina real estate, Raleigh should be at the top of your search. Check out some of our listings below and see if Raleigh is the right city for you.

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$549,000

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$824,900

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$814,900

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$809,900

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$1,175,000

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521 New Bern Avenue Avenue

Raleigh, NC 27601

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$775,000

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$875,000

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5824 Country Forest Drive

Raleigh, NC 27606

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5061 Lundy Drive #102

Raleigh, NC 27606

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New Listing - 15 hours on Site

5057 Lundy Drive #102

Raleigh, NC 27606

Townhouse For Sale

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5053 Lundy Drive #101

Raleigh, NC 27606

Townhouse For Sale

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$375,000

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8609 Neuse Stone Drive

Raleigh, NC 27616

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5049 Lundy Drive #101

Raleigh, NC 27606

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$1,650,000

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2332 Windy Woods Drive

Raleigh, NC 27607

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1941 Clark Avenue #101

Raleigh, NC 27605

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$1,699,000

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2328 Windy Woods Drive

Raleigh, NC 27607

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More About Raleigh NC Real Estate

In many ways, Raleigh is a lot like what Charlotte was 20 years ago, an up-and-coming city poised to explode in popularity. Some might say that Raleigh is already well into its ascent to rival Charlotte. With a population nearing 500K, Raleigh attracts businesses large and small, performing artists, and folks from every walk of life, ensuring that you’ll rarely need to leave the city to find whatever amenity or experience you’re looking for. A little over two hours from the beach and two hours from the mountains, Raleigh real estate sits perfectly between North Carolina’s two most beautiful regions, meaning every weekend can be an easy getaway to a natural paradise, but Raleigh itself has plenty of nature to go around.

Nicknamed ‘the city of oaks’ for the oak trees that cover much of the city streets and neighborhoods, there are plenty of parks, parkettes, and riverside trails to go around that all residents can enjoy. Downtown Raleigh is highly walkable and full of great restaurants and entertainment venues, and nearby amphitheaters drawn in nationally touring bands all year long.

Raleigh real estate is hot for young couples and families looking to buy their first or second home, taking advantage of the burgeoning job market thanks to Raleigh being the anchor of the Carolina research triangle. Though the Raleigh real estate market has been heating up now year over year, there’s still plenty of homes to go around.

Raleigh NC Real Estate Market

Real estate in Raleigh is on the rise and has been for quite some time now. Those who bought homes in the 2010s have benefited greatly from steady appreciation. Raleigh real estate has gone up 70% over the last five years and the median price for single-family homes for sale in Raleigh is $430K, while you can find Raleigh condos for sale for between $200K and $400K.

Raleigh real estate is made up mostly of single-family homes and townhomes, well over half of which were built over the last fifty years. Most of these homes feature three bedrooms, while you can still find plenty with four.

Many of the homes in Raleigh, NC real estate sit on larger lots than you might be used to. You can find several properties with over one acre of land. If you’re looking for vacant land ripe for development, Raleigh has many lots of every size available all across the city.

Distances to Other Cities From Raleigh NC

25 miles to Durham, NC
64 miles to Fayetteville, NC
77 miles to Greensboro, NC
103 miles to Winston-Salem, NC
166 miles to Charlotte, NC

Neighborhoods In Raleigh NC Real Estate

Cameron Village

If you’re seeking to stay close to the city center while having a little more space to yourself than a condo can afford you, check out Cameron Village. Cameron Village is just west of downtown and features large, one-to-two-story homes that make up some of the most valuable real estate in Raleigh, NC. Here you can find condos and single-family homes listed for well over a million dollars. Neighborhood schools include Raleigh Charter High School and Broughton Magnet High School.

North Hills

North Hills makes up a massive chunk of Raleigh real estate and forms the entire northern portion of the city. A favorite neighborhood for commuters, thanks to the beltway running through the neighborhood, you’ll find getting out and around North Hills to be a breeze. Raleigh real estate for sale in North Hills goes for between $500K and $600K, with most homes sitting on quarter-acre lots. Neighborhood schools include Douglas Magnet Elementary School, Carroll Magnet Middle School, and St. Timothy’s School

Communities Around Raleigh NC Real Estate

Knightdale

Knightdale is a Raleigh suburb 13 miles to the east of downtown. This growing city is known for its expanding line of beloved breweries, its many riverside parks, and the affordability of its homes relative to Raleigh proper. You’ll find plenty of single-family homes in Knightdale real estate ranging between $300K and $500K, most with 3-4 bedrooms a piece.

Garner

Garner is a charming town of a little over 10K, only 6 miles south of Raleigh. The streets and neighborhoods in Garner have an older feel, and it’s easy to forget you live right under the capital of North Carolina. In Garner real estate, you can find homes for sale within the $200K to $300K range, and four-bedroom homes under $500K, making Garner a great option for large families.

Cary

Cary is a city of its own about 9 miles west of Raleigh, deep within the research triangle. With an exceptionally well-educated population of well over 100K, you can find just about everything you’d need amenity-wise in Cary real estate. Cary offers a wide variety of homes, with two-bedroom homes listing from $200K to $400K and newer four-bedroom homes listing between $700K and $800K.

Schools In Raleigh NC

The residents of Raleigh held education in high regard and the city was even ranked as the third most-educated by Time magazine. This is due not only to the local universities and Raleigh’s proximity to Research Triangle Park but the support and foundation of education children receive through the grade schools here. Real estate in Raleigh has access to the Wake County Public School System, the largest school system in the Carolinas. There are several excellent schools in Raleigh, many of which are magnet schools. Here are the top high schools in Raleigh:

Wake Early College of Health and Sciences (9-12)
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy (6-12)
Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy (6-12)
Vernon and Malone College and Career Academy (9-12)
Leesville Road High School (9-12)
William G. Enloe High School (9-12)
Wakefield High School (9-12)

Frequently Asked Questions About Raleigh Real Estate

What’s the zip code for Raleigh, North Carolina?

The zip codes for Raleigh include:

27601 | 27601-1657 | 27605 | 27605-1114 | 27605-1519 | 27608 | 27609 | 27069-4201 | 27612 | 27613 | 27614 | 27615 | 27616

What county is Raleigh, North Carolina in?

Raleigh, NC, is a city in Wake County.

Where is the nearest airport to Raleigh, North Carolina?

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 15 miles or 22 minutes from Raleigh, NC.

How far is Raleigh from Greensboro, NC?

Raleigh is around 77 miles or about an hour and 20 minutes from Greensboro, NC.

How far is Raleigh from Cary, NC?

Raleigh real estate is 12 miles or about 15 to 29 minutes from Cary, NC.

How far is Raleigh from Burlington, NC?

Raleigh is 58 miles or about an hour away from Burlington, NC.

How far is Raleigh from Charlotte, NC?

Raleigh real estate is 168 miles or about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Charlotte, NC.

Is Raleigh, N.C., a good place to live?

Many people find Raleigh to be a great place to live as it’s ranked sixth in the nation for best places to live and number one as the best city to live in North Carolina. Raleigh offers moderate weather, a plethora of job opportunities, and lots of amenities. Though many people are moving here, Raleigh still has a reasonable overall cost of living compared to other cities in the country.

What is Raleigh, North Carolina best known for?

Raleigh is best known for being one of the world’s best technology and research hubs. Raleigh’s Research Triangle Park (RTP) has over 50,000 people employed across 200 companies in industries such as biotechnology, chemicals, electronics, environmental sciences, and pharmaceuticals.

Things To Do In Raleigh NC

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - Located in downtown Raleigh, here at the museum, you can learn all about nature and the world around you through exhibitions about dinosaurs, the tropics, butterflies, and so much more!
North Carolina Museum of History - Through oral and visual information, here at the museum of history you can learn all about the state of North Carolina and how it has evolved through the years with exhibits like a 1920s Drugstore, a workshop, and more!
Marbles Kids Museum - A place for kids to learn and explore through exhibits like Around Town, allowing kids to act out daily experiences like grocery shopping, going to school, etc. There are also exhibits about music and gardening too!
Videri Chocolate Factory - Come tour this factory to see how chocolatiers create delicious, melt-in-your-mouth treats and possibly get to taste test.
Raleigh Farmers Market - Here at the farmers market, you can shop directly from the vendors to buy fresh groceries such as cheeses, fruits, meats, vegetables, and other homemade goods.

Parks In Raleigh NC

Pullen Park
Located near downtown Raleigh, this 60-acre park has all kinds of indoor and outdoor attractions from playing sports, to swimming in the aquatic center, to watching a show at the theater, and more!
J.C. Raulston Arboretum
Open to the public with free admission and tours all year long, here you can admire and explore all kinds of greenery, from trees like the muku tree to the seven son’s tree and plants like the baneberry perennial and Twisted Tongue agave!

Living In Raleigh NC

Cost of living in Raleigh, NC

Though the cost of living in Raleigh is only 2.3% higher than the national average, it is also 11.7% higher than North Carolina’s average. If you’re living in Raleigh real estate, you may pay about the same or less for healthcare, utilities, and transportation, but you will likely pay more for groceries and housing. In fact, Raleigh’s median home cost is around $100K more than the state’s average and around $55K more than the national average. The median household income in Raleigh is $69,720.

Medical Access in Raleigh, NC

Those living in real estate in Raleigh do not have to travel far from home for medical care as there are several top-quality hospitals within the Raleigh - Durham area. UNC Rex Hospital and WakeMed Health and Hospitals both have operations within the Raleigh city limits. Other hospitals in the area include:

Duke University Hospital (Durham)
University of North Carolina Hospital (Chapel Hill)
Duke Regional Hospital (Durham)

Weather in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh is in a humid subtropical climate. Summers are generally hot and humid with average high temperatures reaching 80.5°F, while winters are typically cool, with an average temperature dipping to 41.9° in January. Raleigh receives about 46 inches of precipitation a year with the summer months of July through September being the wettest time of year. It rarely snows in Raleigh, and the average amount of snow per year is around 5.2 inches.

Jobs In Raleigh NC

Raleigh is a part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, one nation’s largest research parks with a focus on advanced textile development, and biotech and high-tech research. Raleigh also serves as a major shipping and distribution center for retail and grocery industries. Several major health companies are based out of Raleigh, as well as a unit of the North Carolina Air National Guard is headquartered here. Forbes has also recognized Raleigh as one of the “best places for businesses and careers” for its numerous companies based out of the city and surrounding areas. Some of the most notable companies located near Raleigh real estate include:

American Board of Anesthesiology
Chesi USA
PRA Health Sciences
MAKO Surgical Corp.
Metabolon
TearScience
Advance Auto Parts
Golden Corral
Martin Marietta Materials
WakeMed
UNC Rex Healthcare
Duke Energy Process

Transportation In Raleigh NC

Raleigh is primarily a car-centric city, with several major roadways running through its limits. I-40 enters from the northwest and southeast and wraps around the south end of Raleigh. I-540 creates a loop across the northside, and I-87 enters from the east, converging with I-440 that circles just to the north of Raleigh’s city center.

Raleigh is served by GoRaleigh, a public transportation service that operates 33 bus routes throughout the city. GoTriangle is another public transit service that commutes people to and from Raleigh real estate and the surrounding cities. Raleigh also makes room for those traveling by cycling as several major bike routes run through the city. Even the public transit buses have bike racks for people to use.

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