Raleigh, NC, where Earnhardt Realty is located

Earnhardt Realty in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and the county seat of Wake County. Named after Sir Walter Raleigh, the town was chosen as the new state capital in 1788 and became incorporated in 1792. It is the second largest city in the state, with a population of approximately 475,000 and a total metropolitan statistical area population of around 1.4 million.

Raleigh is home to numerous universities and research institutions – including NC State University, Meredith University, William Peace University and Shaw University - and is part of the Research Triangle, along with neighboring Durham and Chapel Hill.

Raleigh has a vibrant downtown, James Beard Award-winning dining and numerous museums. There is a wonderful nightlife scene downtown and along Glenwood South. The park system is extremely impressive, with over 100 miles of paved greenways and opportunities for kayaking the Neuse River. Raleigh is conveniently located to North Carolina beaches (2-1/2 hours) and the mountains (3 hours). The towns of Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Knightdale, and Wake Forest are some of Raleigh’s most popular satellite towns and suburbs.

There are too many neighborhoods to list in Raleigh and the surrounding communities….but we would love to show you!

Some of Raleigh's Popular Neighborhoods

North Raleigh

Wakefield (The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation) – Massive master-planned community with varying price points located in North Raleigh, featuring 27 holes of golf designed by Hale Irwin.

Falls River/Bedford – Neighboring award-winning master-planned communities in North Raleigh.

North Ridge (North Ridge Country Club) – Popular established subdivision neighboring North Ridge Country Club.

Coachman’s Trail – Popular, established neighborhood in North Raleigh with nice amenities, including a community lake.

Devon – Luxury home community located off Durant Road in North Raleigh.

Avalaire – New ultra-luxury home community located off Durant Road in North Raleigh.

Stonehenge – Popular established North Raleigh Community dating back to the late 1970’s with attractive entry level price points.

Greystone – Sprawling community comprised of 16 different neighborhoods and three community lakes.

Bella Vista – Ultra Luxury community located off Creedmoor Road in North Raleigh.

NorthEasT Raleigh

5401 North – Sprawling new home community with nice amenities in Northeast Raleigh. Very convenient to Wake Technical Community College North Campus.

NorthWest Raleigh

Brier Creek – Sprawling master-planned community centered around Brier Creek Country Club, with its Arnold Palmwer designed golf course. Located next to the expansive, popular Brier Creek shopping complex and very convenient to RDU Airport.

Harrington Grove – Popular sprawling community near the Leesville Rd area of North Raleigh.

Midtown

North Hills – Very popular, established neighborhood in mid-town Raleigh that borders Carolina Country Club and some of Raleigh’s best shopping and dining options.

Quail Hollow/Quail Meadows – Popular established neighborhoods with attractive price points conveniently located to shopping in Midtown Raleigh

Brookhaven – Very popular established neighborhood in Midtown with stately homes dating from the 1950’s/1960’s.

Downtown (Inside the Beltline)

Oakwood – Historic Oakwood sits in the shadow of downtown Raleigh. The neighborhood dates to the nineteenth century and is dotted with beautiful Queen Anne, Victorian and Craftsman-style homes.

Mordecai – Historic Mordecai sits on what was once the largest plantation in Wake County. Just minutes to downtown Raleigh.

Hayes Barton – The heart of old Raleigh. Prestigious Hayes Barton is named after the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh.

Five Points – Named for the highly desirable cluster of neighborhoods in and around the Five Points intersection located inside the beltline. Largely comprised of craftsmen style homes and bungalows dating from the 1920’s.

Boylan Heights – Historic Boylan Heights dates to the early 20th century and is a National Historic Trust landmark. Just minutes to downtown, the neighborhood is comprised largely of Victorian, Queen Anne and Craftsman-style homes.

Cameron Park/Cameron Village (The Village) – Historic neighborhood centered around Raleigh’s iconic Cameron Village Shopping Center (The District).

Downtown/Warehouse District – This vibrant district is in the center of everything. Here you’ll find an abundance of apartments and condominiums.

Earnhardt Realty in Raleigh, NC

Some of Raleigh's Popular Neighborhoods

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