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Raleigh is a beautiful area that has plenty of trees and well-designed subdivisions and neighborhoods. But, if you are looking for a prime area in Raleigh to build and live in, North Raleigh is where you need to explore. North Raleigh encompasses the expansive area north of Midtown Raleigh and is home to a growing number of large residential enclaves along with hundreds of restaurants, large retail stores, entertainment complexes, parks, and recreational areas.
When deciding on suitable subdivisions, you should answer certain questions such as the following. Do you want an area that is tree-lined with smaller lots ½ acre or less? There are plenty of subdivisions that accommodate in North Raleigh. Or, if you want to have larger lots of 1+ acre, you have many from which to choose in this category as well.
In this article, we explore what we consider to be the top 5 subdivisions in the North Raleigh area.
North Raleigh is a beautiful area that has the feel of a community within a community. North Raleigh is itself a neighborhood that has neighborhoods and subdivisions in it. The geographic area of North Raleigh is an expanse that lies between the I-440 beltline, extending beyond and to the north of I-540 (also called the “Outer Beltline”).
North Raleigh has a broad array of subdivisions from Luxury and Estate Homes to beautiful, close-knit neighborhoods designed for a small-town feel. Here is a map of the area called North Raleigh.
According to one source, there are 43 subdivisions and 20 Luxury subdivisions in North Raleigh. Some are gated and some have golf courses.
Bedford is one of the largest master-planned developments in the North Raleigh area with 607 acres. The community has been named “Community of the Year” three times by the North Carolina Home Builders Association.Much of the architecture in Bedford at Falls River includes popular elements of historic neighborhoods across America. Tree-lined streets, sidewalks, trails, and community landmarks like the 60-foot Clock Tower located in the center of Town Square give Bedford a small-town feel. This large subdivision is made up of several neighborhoods and each neighborhood offers amenities. For the entire subdivision, there is an array of community-wide amenities such as playgrounds, 27 miles of greenway trails, tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, two pools, and picnic areas. It is close to Falls Lake, RTP, the airport, and the
If you want to build an estate home, it may be a challenge to find a subdivision with sites ready to build on without having a long drive north of the city. The Overlook at Mount Vernon in North Raleigh may offer just what you want. The Overlook is a collection of distinct custom homes on spacious private homesites that exemplify private luxury living. It is a new construction community featuring three plans that are ready to build. The location is convenient to the RDU airport, Research Triangle Park, shops, and dining.
Cresimore offers a rare opportunity to build custom luxury estate homes on spacious lots within desirable North Raleigh. Located off of NC 50 and just a 5-minute drive to NC 98 and 10 minutes to the Outer Beltline (540), it’s hard to beat the convenience of this subdivision. Additionally, it is close to the Falls Lake State Recreation area, so you can take advantage of boating and water sports like jet skiing and water skiing. This subdivision exemplifies private luxury living but is just minutes from the airport, RTP, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
North Ridge is in the heart of North Raleigh. It is a subdivision that has been around since the late 1970s with homes from that era up to the early to mid-2000s. Originally, it was designed to blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of the area and provide residents with a high standard of living. North Ridge has been a testament to successfully achieving this goal. Currently, it is seeing revitalization by many older homes being razed and new homes being built on those lots. Many high-quality builders are the artisans behind the community’s most beautiful and enduring homes. Most lots are ½ acre and the location is just 10 minutes to the North Hills shopping, dining, and entertainment district as well as 20 minutes to RTP.
Burnette North is a new single-family home community in the heart of North Raleigh, offering 14 custom homes by McNeill Burbank builders. The location off of Lynn and Ben Bur Roads is close to some of the best shopping and dining in the area and is within walking distance of schools and parks. You are just two miles from Crabtree Valley Mall and four miles from North Hills. Burnette North offers the rare opportunity to find a boutique-style neighborhood with upscale, custom home features. Superior quality with architectural elements that display high-quality materials and craftsmanship in a central location in North Raleigh can’t be surpassed.
If you are interested in a custom-built home in the North Raleigh area for its convenience to work, shopping, dining, and entertainment, contact McNeill Burbank. No matter which area you decide on calling “home,” McNeill Burbank is proud to be considered and rated one of the top custom home builders in Raleigh. Call us at 919-439-1352 or contact us with the form below to learn how we can help you build your dream home.
