Variety of Housing Options: The enormity of the geographic region of North Raleigh lends itself to a wide and diverse array of housing options. From newer homes in planned neighborhoods to homes built in the 1960s and '70s, you can find it in North Raleigh.
Situated above Downtown and Midtown, North Raleigh includes a large percentage of housing built since the 1960s as well as some older traditional neighborhoods. The vast majority of North Raleigh homes fall within close proximity to major shopping and dining.
Key Features
Convenience: Located in a mostly suburban environment, many North Raleigh homes are convenient to shopping centers, grocery stores, and restaurants. In addition, North Raleigh homes are a short drive to RDU International Airport and Research Triangle Park.
Agent Picks
Brier Creek
This popular shopping destination is situated just northwest of Downtown Raleigh. Brier Creek Commons is the retail hub for the 2,000-acre Brier Creek master planned community. Brier Creek includes a movie theater and a mix of national and regional retailers and restaurants.
Umstead State Park
Nestled between Interstate 40 and Interstate 540, Umstead State Park is a 5,579-acre state park with hiking trails, campgrounds, and three manmade fishing lakes. This mostly wooded park offers residents a surprisingly discreet oasis just steps from the hustle and bustle of Raleigh.
Angus Barn
This classic steakhouse in Northwest Raleigh serves some of the finest steaks and seafood in the region. Don’t believe us? Try it for yourself. But plan early, reservations often need to be made weeks in advance.