Scottish Hills Neighborhood Cary NC

Scottish Hills Neighborhood Cary NC

Scottish Hills Neighborhood Cary NC is one of the town’s best kept secrets. It is in a prime location in the middle of Cary bordered by Cary Parkway and Old Apex Road and Maynard Road. The homes in Scottish Hills were mostly built in the Seventies, so the lots are bigger and the trees and landscaping is mature and it makes a big difference. There are a mixture of split level homes, Cape Cod style homes, ranch and two story homes in the neighborhood.

Some of the homes on the market, and recently sold were completely renovated with hardwood floors, new windows, new kitchens etc. Some are sold with little or no updating, the attraction being the location as homes in Scottish Hills do not stay on the market for long.

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If a home with a bit of character and age that you can design to suit your family and lifestyle is what you might be looking for or you like a neighborhood with shade trees and not a cookie cutter neighborhood where all the homes look the same then it’s worth looking at homes for sale in Scottish Hills Neighborhood Cary NC.

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The homes that have sold in 2012 ranged in price from $151,000 to $257,000, average home sold was $202,000. Home sizes ranged from 1700 square feet to 2760 square feet and the price per square foot ranged from $66 which was a foreclosure to $153 a square foot. The average sale price to list price was 98% which shows a healthy demand with sellers almost getting full price for their homes in Scottish Hills. Homes in the neighborhood have sold in as little as 3 days!

Apart from the central location there are other amenities nearby, the Annie L Jones Park, a Cary Town park which has six lighted tennis courts, a lighted softball/baseball field, playground, picnic tables and has parking for the Annie Jones Greenway. The Greenway is a little over a mile of trails that wind around the neighborhood. Cary has many great parks and trails like the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve or the Koko Both Amphitheater which hosts major musical acts like The Black Eyed Peas, Alison Krauss and has the NC Symphony Summerfest concerts where they perform on warm summer evenings, picnic and blankets recommended.

best homes in scottish hills subdivisionThe Scottish Hills Recreational Club is a private club which accepts members from not just the neighborhood and has a 6000 sq ft pool, diving boards, slides and a baby pool. They offer swim, tennis and archery lessons. There are plenty of both private and public golf courses in Cary and the surrounding area.

The Town of Cary has no shortage of shopping centers and supermarkets and Scottish Hills subdivision is close to some of the best .Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Harris Teeter are all close by. Cary Towne Center, Crossroads Plaza, and many more have all the national retailers along with local merchants. The restaurants in Cary and Raleigh are likewise a mix of great local and ethnic places and the national chains, for  Philly Cheesesteaks try Anvil’s at 2893 Jones Franklin Road or for Sushi there is Sushi -Thai at 106 Kilmayne Dr.

If you are looking for a new home, or a townhouse in one of Cary’s Best Neighborhoods – consider Scottish Hills Neighborhood Cary NC!  Call Raleigh Cary Realty to view of these great homes today!

Renaissance Park Raleigh NC

Renaissance Park Raleigh NC

Renaissance Park Raleigh NCOne of the best neighborhoods in Raleigh is Renaissance Park located in one of the BEST spots!  This community is what the South West area of Raleigh has been needing for years. The location of Renaissance Park Raleigh NC couldn’t be better, just 2 miles from Downtown Raleigh, one of the hottest areas in Raleigh!

Many companies, including Red Hat have chosen downtown Raleigh for their headquarters!  It’s also located near the Farmer’s Market!

There’s a long curvy road in front of the Raleigh Golf Association on Tryon road, Renaissance Park is located between that section of Tryon Road and Wilmington Street / Highway 70.  

It’s still being developed, but the finished area will include “Mixed use” of  Commercial and Residential properties on 29 acres, 49 acres of open space and 29 acres of tree preservation.  Price ranges for new Townhouses in Raleigh are starting in the $140’s to single family homes in the mid $200’s.

The Recreation Center which was modeled after Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC will have over 7,000 square feet with a fitness center, pool, volleyball court, two tennis courts and an English Garden!

Again with the Location!  We can not over emphasize that this property is located in a MUCH desired area of Raleigh NC.  The arrival of Citrix and software firm Red Hat, which together are expected to dump 1,000 highly paid workers into the area over the next 15 months, has given downtown boosters hope that such vibrancy could soon become an everyday experience.

“Due to the momentum they’re providing, I believe the locals are kind of catching on to that,” said G Patel, a restaurateur who will open his third establishment on Fayetteville Street later this year. “Even during the weekdays we’re seeing foot traffic increase downtown. Before, on Sunday, Monday and Tuesdays it would be a ghost town.”

City:
Raleigh, North Carolina
Location:
1363 Ileagnes Road
Style of Homes:
A variety of Townhomes and Single Family homes.
Price Range:
From $140’s to $400k+

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Neighborhood Facts:

With the goal of creating a balanced atmosphere filled with the best qualities of the city and the highly coveted historic neighborhood setting, Renaissance Park Raleigh NC not only highlights the architectural appeal of the 18th century, but also the attractive gardens and landscaping techniques.

Shaped by well-groomed boxwood and greenery and filled with colorful roses, tulips and other distinct flowers, these gardens, inspired by the colonial English and French gardens, are thoughtfully placed through the Renaissance Park Neighborhood. Typically decorated with brick pathways and white statuary, these well-maintained outdoor spaces have the ability to refresh the soul and inspire the mind.

For more information about Renaissance Park Raleigh NC, contact Raleigh Cary Realty and we’ll be glad to help you Search for Homes in Renaissance Park, Raleigh – we think it’s one of the Best Neighborhoods in Raleigh!

Highcroft Village Subdivision in Cary

Highcroft Village Subdivision in Cary

highcroft neighborhood cary ncHighcroft Village Subdivision in Cary, North Carolina 27519 is a wonderful community perfectly located at the intersection of NC Highway 55 and Green Hope School Road. The home prices in Highcroft Village range from the low $300’s up to the mid $600’s. There are about three home sales a month and the average price per square foot for homes sold in 2012 was $127. There are six, five and four bedroom homes available, both new construction and resales. The average lot size is about .15 acre.

Highcroft Village Subdivision in Cary is a highly sought after neighborhood with homes selling quickly, the average days on market is only 98 days with some homes selling in as little as 2 days. Currently the main builders in Highcroft are national builder Pulte Homes and locally owned Terramor Homes.

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Highcroft Village has a community pool, and pavilion and playground. The neighborhood is bordered on one side by the 16 acre Sears Farm Road Park, a Cary Town public park that has lots of play structures for climbing, swings  and trails, great for picnics.

Another great facility within walking distance of Highcroft Village Subdivision in Cary is the USA Baseball NTC complex, which has four full sized baseball fields built to Major League Baseball standards. During the season there are plenty of college and high school games, batting cages and you can even rent a stadium for a game. the complex is located in the 220 acre Thomas E. Brooks Park another Town of Cary facility.

highcroft_neighborhoodRight in the middle of Highcroft Village is Highcroft Drive Elementary an Honor School of Excellence, check with Wake County Schools before deciding on any neighborhood in Wake County to confirm the school choice for that address. Highcroft Village is a short 15 minute drive from Research Triangle Park, Raleigh Durham International Airport, the cities of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are all close by.

Cary is home to countless restaurants from the national chains to ethnic hot spots like the highly rated Bosphorus for Turkish food or local American taverns like Tribeca Tavern or Carolina Ale House.

If you are looking for a new home in a great in neighborhood in Cary – we think you should consider Highcroft Village Subdivision in Cary, one of the best neighborhoods in Cary NC!  Call Raleigh Cary Realty to view of these great homes today!