$1,063,183Average Value$313Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
Four phase suburban neighborhood in Cary
With four phases consisting of varying housing styles, Weldon Ridge is a southwest Cary community that offers residents a convenient commute via I-40 and I-540. “The neighborhood has nice amenities,” says Hannah Chan, a realtor with Cary-Raleigh Realty who specializes in the Cary area. “Like a swimming pool, walking trails and good lot sizes.” Plus, it’s just minutes away from some of the highest-rated schools in Wake County and the triangle’s top attractions. “Cary has all the amenities of a big city, but it still feels like a small town. I love the family friendly quality of life,” says Ellen Pitts, Realtor and owner of Harmony Realty Triangle. “There’s always something going on.” Weldon Ridge has a CAP Index score of 2 compared to the national average of 2.
Recently built new traditional homes in subdivisions
Housing in Weldon Ridge is often dependent on its phases. “They have a huge community,” Chan says. “There’s smaller townhomes to single-family to estate homes.” There are many two-story, new traditional and Craftsman homes with two-car garages and small front porches. The neighborhood’s single-family homes, all built from 2006 to 2024, sit close together and have tidy lawns with sidewalks lining the street. Trees fill the space between homes, and winding roads and cul-de-sacs lead back to major roads and parkways. Three-bedroom homes range from $600,000 to just under $1 million, depending on their floor plan and square footage. Townhouses in The Grove at Weldon Ridge range from the $500,000s to $600,000s.
There's a wide variety of homes that make up the neighborhoods in Weldon Ridge.
Houses are separated by large natural areas of green trees in Weldon Ridge.
There are larger brick homes with extra bedrooms in Weldon Ridge.
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Wake County Schools in Cary earn A’s
Students living in Weldon Ridge attend Wake County Schools, which earned an overall A grade from Niche. Nearby Mills Park Elementary School offers programs like the Spelling Bee and the Odyssey of the Mind, which teaches creative problem-solving and introduces new complex subjects alongside the standard curriculum. Meanwhile, Mills Park Middle School offers unique clubs like Girls Who Game and the Dungeons & Dragons club. Both schools earned A grades and sit beside each other next to Mills Park. Panther Creek High School and Green Hope High School both earned A-pluses.
Mills Park Elementary School prepares students for middle school in Weldon Ridge.
Mills Park Middle School has a large expansive campus in Weldon Ridge.
Green Hope High School prepares students for advanced education in Weldon Ridge.
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Weldon Ridge Clubhouse and local events
Weldon Ridge Clubhouse is the central social gathering place for neighborhood residents. Clubhouse members enjoy the neighborhood's resort-style amenities like a swimming pool with a waterslide, a volleyball court and multipurpose spaces. Residents are also just minutes away from everything happening in Cary. “There’s always something wholesome to do in Cary, whether it’s an outdoor event, craft show, cultural festival or something else,” Pitts says. “The weather is nice throughout the year, so most events are outdoors.” Popular Cary events include downtown Cary's Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival and the Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.
The Weldon Ridge Clubhouse has volleyball and a very large pool for residents in Weldon Ridge.
The volleyball area has a sand base at the Weldon Ridge Clubhouse in Weldon Ridge.
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Close to Jordan Lake, the American Tobacco Trail and Thomas Brooks Park
Raftery Park connects to the American Tobacco Trail, which spans 23 miles through Cary and surrounding towns, winds alongside Weldon Ridge and offers great access to biking and walking paths. Weldon Ridge is also less than 10 miles from Jordan Lake, a popular recreation spot with public swimming, camping and fishing accesses around the shore. Just east of the neighborhood, Thomas Brooks Park has various baseball, basketball and soccer fields. It's also home to the USA Baseball National Training Complex, where teams of all levels, from kids leagues to Olympic-class athletes, can race around the diamond.
Thomas Brooks Park is close to a residential neighborhood in Weldon Ridge.
There are basketball courts and soccer fields at Thomas Brooks Park in Weldon Ridge.
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Nearby shopping and dining options range from casual to high-end
Weldon Ridge is conveniently located within 2 miles of Publix, Aldi and Harris Teeter up Green Level Church Road. Here, locals will also find convenience stores, beauty parlors, fitness centers and more shops. SipCha boba tea shop has drinks like rose peach oolong milk tea or Mirchi's Indian Kitchen offers authentic Indian cuisine. Locals can also drive 6 miles east to Fenton, a mixed-use development with apartments, bars, restaurants, and shopping at stores like Lululemon and Free People. “Fenton is a new upscale shopping center. They’ve made lots of little pocket play spaces inside the shopping center where people can sit and hang out,” says Pitts.
The Publix Grocery is located in the Amberly Place Shopping Center in Weldon Ridge.
Mirchi's Indian Kitchen and Bar in Weldon Ridge is a favorite destination for residents.
The Amberly Place Shopping Center has a large variety of stores in Weldon Ridge.
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Central to everything the triangle has to offer
On the east side of Cary, Weldon Ridge is conveniently located within 20 miles of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Residents can drive to almost any location in The Research Triangle in 30 minutes or less and are just 10 miles from facilities like Wake Med Hospital and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. That said, commuter traffic from Raleigh on Interstate 40 can be heavy during peak hours, and public transportation is limited.
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Parks in this Area
Sears Farm Road Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Thomas E. Brooks Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Cary Park Clubhouse
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Raftery Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
American Tobacco Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Batchelor Branch Greenway
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
17 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Weldon Ridge
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Weldon Ridge, Cary sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Weldon Ridge, Cary over the last 12 months is $1,235,973, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,590
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$211,737
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$214,107
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
82.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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