Crossroads
Walking to chains and local eateries
From Home Depot to Target to Starbucks to Harris Teeter, Crossroads residents have easy access to nationally recognized chains at the many shopping centers here. “There are a lot of little strip shopping centers,” says Monte Maney, a lifelong North Carolinian and Broker with Coldwell Banker Advantage. "I’m sitting in front of one right now about to get my hair cut. It has a big grocery store, a pizza place and an ice cream shop. But, there aren’t any huge malls around here.” The area isn’t all big-box stores, there are some locally-owned options to choose from as well. For eating out, Barry’s Café serves all-day breakfast foods in a firefighter-themed retro diner. Craft Public House in Tryon Village shopping center is the go-to spot to have a gourmet burger and beer with friends while watching the game. Or residents can catch a movie on the big screen at Regal Crossroads.A wide variety with low inventory
Those looking to move to this commercial, yet leafy area will discover a mix of architectural styles, ranging from 1970s exposed brick ranch-styles to townhouses to contemporary homes with two-car garages. A 1,000 square foot condo could go for a low as $250,000 and from there prices go all the way up to $1 million for a sprawling 5,000 square-foot, single family home with five bedrooms. “We have a very low inventory and prices are very high. That’s true across the country, but it’s even harder to find a home when you’re looking at a place that has everything,” Gonzalez says. “The average days-on-market is 30 days. It used to be three days. What’s changed is the interest rates.”Highly rated school with options
Part of the Wake County Public School Systems, most students attend Dillard Drive Elementary, which earns a B grade on Niche. A small part of the neighborhood is zoned for A-minus-rated Swift Creek Elementary. Both schools feed into Dillard Drive Middle and Athens Drive Magnet High, which are rated B-plus and A, respectively. “A lot of people move to the area just for the schools,” Gonzalez says. Score Academy is a C-plus-rated alternative high school with reengagement and reassignment programs. There is also the option to attend Wake STEM Early College High. With an A-plus rating, students here take North Carolina State University courses.Playing amoung public art and sculptures
At Marla Dorrel Park, kids can climb on the Katal, the playground’s green dragon sculpture, shoot some hoops or skate at the Action Sports Pop-up Park. Via The Hinshaw Greenway, a nearly 2-mile-long paved trail that leads to a pedestrian bridge adorned with a massive art installation of steel leaves, Marla Dorrel connects to MacDonald Woods Park. The Speight Branch Greenway, which loops around Macedonia Lake, is another popular spot among dog walkers, bikers and joggers.Seasonal events at the local mall
Crossroads Plaza hosts events year-round, often revolving around holidays. In December, they have Cocoa with Santa and a tree lighting. During Halloween, there’s a bash with music, trivia and games for the whole family. In May, residents can check out the weekly Saturday music series with fun themes like 80s flashback.Bordered by major highways
Located off I-40, residents benefit from easy access to US-1 and US-64. The area is also fairly walkable, “Depending on where you live, there are a lot of trails and sidewalks that lead to restaurants, stores and parks,” Gonzalez says. The Raleigh-Durham International can be reached in about 12.5 miles, while the nightlife of downtown Raleigh is 15 miles away. In addition to walking, it’s possible to get around some parts of the neighborhood via bus. .
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Neill McLeod
Neill McLeod
DASH Carolina
(984) 867-2304
32 Total Sales
1 in Crossroads
$358,000 Price
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Millicent Williams
Millicent Williams
Coldwell Banker HPW
(855) 459-1902
110 Total Sales
1 in Crossroads
$430,000 Price
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Stephanie Anson
Stephanie Anson
Northside Realty Inc.
(984) 228-2061
689 Total Sales
3 in Crossroads
$155K - $476K Price Range
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Joe Matthews
Joe Matthews
Real Triangle Properties LLC
(984) 833-2176
390 Total Sales
1 in Crossroads
$433,000 Price
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Keith Gunter
Keith Gunter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(866) 614-1684
148 Total Sales
1 in Crossroads
$640,000 Price
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Linda Craft
Linda Craft
Linda Craft Team, REALTORS
(984) 459-7445
921 Total Sales
1 in Crossroads
$300,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Walnut Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
WakeMed Soccer Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Playground
Marla Dorrel Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Lake Johnson Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
MacDonald Woods Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Lions Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Crossroads | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crossroads Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crossroads, Cary sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Crossroads, Cary over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$479,500
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$515,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$439,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
68
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
655
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,048
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,051
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,389 - $2,826 per month
- AXIS Crossroads
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 820+ Sq Ft
- 1010 Legacy Village Dr
- Cary, NC
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$1,217 - $1,780 per month
- Ashborough Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 798+ Sq Ft
- 5406 Viewcrest Way
- Raleigh, NC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,749
Median Age
34
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,913
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,176
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
60.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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