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For this week’s featured Raleigh zip code, we're starting to journey south - 27609. This area of Raleigh is primarily situated on both sides of I-440 and major roads include Six Forks, Wake Forest, Millbrook and Spring Forest.

Lifestyle Destinations

A big draw in 27609 is, hands down, North Hills (also known as Midtown Raleigh). This outdoor shopping center has it all - restaurants, movie theater, hotels, luxury residential complexes and nearly 100 stores like REI, Anthropologie and Target. North Hills is also a hot entertainment venue that regularly hosts outdoor concert series and even a Farmers Market.

Duke Raleigh Hospital also takes up residence in 27609 along Wake Forest Road and if you travel down a little farther south past the Beltline along Wake Forest, folks will find retail and restaurant favorites such as Trader Joe's, Costco and BurgerFI.

Neighborhoods & Properties

Fan favorite neighborhoods include those surrounding North Hills like Lakemont and Northclift. Older and smaller homes from the 60's populate the quaint streets of Lakemont. Once considered affordable, this neighborhood is now a much sought-after location for buyers looking to take on large-scale renovations that continue to drive prices higher. Northclift, on the other hand, still has the older homes without the steep price tags and offers easy access to Raleigh's Greenway.

An trend that is catching on in both the North Hills and Anderson Heights neighborhoods is the tearing down of existing properties and the new construction of more modern and luxurious homes with prices ranging $600 to $700K and, in some cases, over $1 million.

Sales History

In 2014, a total of 482 homes were sold in 27609. Of that total, 337 were detached homes versus 145 townhomes/condos. The average length on the market for both property types hovered between 53 and 58 days. To get a better idea of what the home prices are like, check out the Triangle MLS tables below:

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How Does 27609 Compare?

Refer to the graph below to see how home sales in this zip code stacked up against the surrounding areas in North Raleigh so far this year. For additional information on how 27609 faired in 2014, click here.

This week’s featured Raleigh zip code is none other than 27614. This section of North Raleigh is located west of US 1 and Capital Boulevard and just north of I-540. It includes parts of Six Forks Road, Falls of Neuse and Creedmoor Roads which provides easy access to I-440, I-540, and 98 and, in turn, allows for easy commutes to both downtown and RTP.

Lifestyle destinations

Seeking some outdoor activity? Look no further than Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve Park which includes walking trails, nature play areas and wild gardens - perfect for the whole family. Don’t worry, though, the area is very convenient to neighborhood shopping centers like Falls Pointe (anchored by Harris Teeter and Kohl’s) as well as Lafayette Village which features high-end restaurants such as Driftwood and Paparazzi and relaxed hangouts like Crafty Beer Shop and The Hibernian Irish Pub.

Neighborhoods & Properties

27614 is full of different kinds of homes at all price points. Bedford at Falls River, for instance, has homes from the low $100’s to $1 million and Falls River features homes from the low $100’s up to $500K. Finally, Stonebridge, is full of older, more traditional homes with larger lots.

Sales History

In 2014, a total of 633 homes were sold in 27614. Of that total, 530 were detached homes versus 141 townhomes/condos. The average length on the market for both property types hovered between 49 and 68 days. To get a better idea of what the home prices are like, check out the Triangle MLS tables below:

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How Does 27614 Compare?

Check out the graph below to see how home sales in this zip code stacked up against the surrounding areas in North Raleigh so far this year. For additional information on how 27614 faired in 2014, click here.

The featured Raleigh zip code for this week is located in the Northwestern part of the Oak City - 27612. One might think that all roads lead to 27612 given that it encompasses parts of I-540, I-440, Highway 70 (also known as Glenwood Avenue), Creedmoor Road, etc.

Lifestyle destinations

This area of Raleigh is comprised of several shopping centers but the mecca of all of them would, hands down, be, Crabtree Valley Mall. Anchored by Belk, Macy's and Sears, this mall is probably one of the biggest draws in the area. It also features popular restaurant chains such as Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Another primary draw to this section of Raleigh - Furniture. Known as "furniture row" by locals, Glenwood Avenue is littered with multiple furniture stores including Haverty's, Ashely Furniture, Rooms to Go, Bassett…I could go on and on.

Neighborhoods & Properties

27612 is full of older neighborhoods that are popular with buyers looking for larger lots and the exclusivity of an established address. In fact, a lot of the buyers who look at this area often renovate their properties. Brookhaven, for instance, is a neighborhood that is full of brick ranch-style and more traditional-styled homes from the 1950s and 60s. Many of the lots are larger and wooded, offering a lot privacy to residents.

Hamptons at Umstead is on the other end of the spectrum as it offers new, custom-styled homes starting around the high $600s. This neighborhood, however, offers a varied selection of lots (both wooded and open) and is surrounded by City of Raleigh's greenway system.

Sales History
Last year, a total of 633 homes were sold in this particular area. Of that total, 342 were detached homes versus 291 townhomes/condos.The average length on the market for both property types hovers between 48 and 55 days. To get a better idea of what the home prices are like, check out the Triangle MLS tables below:

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How Does 27612 Compare?

Check out the graph below to see how home sales in this zip code stacked up against the surrounding areas in North Raleigh so far this year. For additional information on how 27612 faired in 2014, click here.

The first zip code in our new blog series, 27615 is quintessentially known as North Raleigh. Primary roads include the northern tips of Six Forks Road and Falls of Neuse Road and is easily accessible to I-540 making treks to Brier Creek, Durham and the Raleigh-Durham Airport, a breeze.

Lifestyle destinations

This area of Raleigh is comprised of many shopping centers - both new and old - all within a one mile or less radius of one another. In fact, Falls of the Neuse Road is lined with North Ridge Shopping Center, Sutton Square, Falls Village, and Lafayette Village. All of these destinations contain a plethora of retail shops and restaurants (both chain and independent) such as Raleigh’s classic Winston’s Grille and Smashburger.

Neighborhoods & Properties

As far as homes and neighborhoods go, many are already long-established communities that are going through a revitalization. North Ridge, for instance, has many large, more traditional homes that were built in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Many of these homes are being renovated and upgraded. On the other hand, Crosswinds (near Strickland and Creedmoor Roads) was developed in the 80s and features a mix of traditional and contemporary-style homes. Durant Trails, another popular neighborhood, was also established in the 80s and is comprised of smaller, single-family homes.

Sales History

Last year, a total of 718 homes were sold. Of that total, 489 were detached homes versus 228 townhomes/condos. The average length on the market for both property types hovers between 42 and 45 days. To get a better idea of what the home prices are like, check out the Triangle MLS tables below:

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How Does 27615 Compare?

Check out the graph below to see how home sales in this zip code stacked up against the surrounding areas in North Raleigh. For additional information on how 27615 faired in 2014, click here.