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Lake Pines

Lake Pines

Suburban Neighborhood in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cumberland County 28311

$170,687 Average Value
$141 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Quiet Fayetteville neighborhood close to Fort Bragg

Just south Fort Bragg, Lake Pines is a sprawling rural neighborhood with access to major Fayetteville roadways. “It’s a very inexpensive place to live, so a lot of people live there, not just military,” says Alexandria Boykin, area native and Realtor at Fathom Realty. “The convenience to the base is a benefit, but it’s not filled with military like it once was.” Both military personnel and citizens enjoy the area’s trickling creeks and rural feel, as well as the recently constructed section of I-295.

Lake Pines is a sprawling rural neighborhood with access to major Fayetteville roadways.
Lake Pines is a sprawling rural neighborhood with access to major Fayetteville roadways.
Smith Park is open to the public, but sits on part of Fort Bragg not far from Kings Grant.
Smith Park is open to the public, but sits on part of Fort Bragg not far from Kings Grant.
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Ranches, split-levels and colonial-inspired homes

Homes in Lake Pines include three-bedroom ranches with brick or wooden siding priced between $100,000 and $250,000, as well as split-level and Colonial-inspired homes for around $250,000. The area also has several mobile home parks. The area's flat, well-worn residential streets typically don’t have sidewalks, but they are wide enough for residents to take a walk or bike alongside cars. Landscaping is usually minimal, though many yards have mature trees offering shade. Some homes sit tucked away along dirt paths.

There are many homes in the southern style with columns and fine lawns in Lake Pines.
There are many homes in the southern style with columns and fine lawns in Lake Pines.
Southern style ranches are abundant with brick and wood siding in Lake Pines.
Southern style ranches are abundant with brick and wood siding in Lake Pines.
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Getting around Lake Pines by car

Immediately south of Fort Bragg and 5 miles northwest of downtown Fayetteville, Lake Pines is a car-dependent area 70 miles south of Raleigh. Interstate 295 was recently expanded through Fayetteville (though some portions are still under construction) and now bounds Lake Pines on the neighborhood’s northern side. “They’ve widened the roads to make the highway come through,” Boykin says. “It currently doesn’t go further than Fayetteville, but it’s going to connect around Hope Mills.” This new road connects to I-95 and expedites interstate travel for residents. The neighborhood’s southern border is bound by U.S. 401, another major road connecting locals around the town.

Downtown passengers wait on shaded benches at The Fayetteville AMTRAK, built in 1911.
Downtown passengers wait on shaded benches at The Fayetteville AMTRAK, built in 1911.
There are multiple FAST bus routes that flow from Downtown Fayetteville.
There are multiple FAST bus routes that flow from Downtown Fayetteville.
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Shopping and dining off Murchison Road and Ramsey Street

Residents of Lake Pines are close to Walmart Supercenter off U.S. 401, Hardee’s and several Circle K locations. “Circle K is like our 7-Eleven. People go there and grab lunch,” Boykin says. Murchison Road has a variety of businesses, including chains like Dollar General and local spots like BJ’s Used Book Exchange, as well as several churches. Local restaurants along Murchison include Mary Lee & Mike’s Soul Food, serving Southern classics, and ThighMeat Grill, serving grilled and roasted meats and veggies. Just east of the neighborhood, Ramsey Street offers even more variety. “Ramsey Street has been built up because Methodist University is there. Anywhere off Ramsey Street, they have restaurants, mom-and-pop shops, and a nice Walmart.

Mary Lee Mike's Soul Food Restaurant has take out and an ample seating area in Lake Pines.
Mary Lee Mike's Soul Food Restaurant has take out and an ample seating area in Lake Pines.
Find chain retailers along Murchison Road, such as TJ Maxx.
Find chain retailers along Murchison Road, such as TJ Maxx.
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Smith Lake Recreation Area and College Lakes Park

Locals unwind at Smith Lake Recreation Area, just north of the neighborhood. Smith Lake has hiking trails, a beach area on the lake, designated fishing areas and a disc golf course for visitors to enjoy. The site’s Army Travel Campground also has cabins and campgrounds for military-affiliated personnel and their guests. About 3 miles east of the neighborhood, College Lakes Park has a playground, walking track, baseball fields and green spaces to throw a ball around. Across the street, College Lakes Recreation Center has a pool with a waterslide, gym and event spaces.

Smith Park has miles of groomed trails for riders with various experience levels.
Smith Park has miles of groomed trails for riders with various experience levels.
Take some friends to Smith Lake Recreation Area for a dunk contest or a game of basketball.
Take some friends to Smith Lake Recreation Area for a dunk contest or a game of basketball.
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Cumberland County Schools serve the area

Students in Lake Pines typically attend Cumberland County Schools. Many attend Westarea Elementary School and Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School, both of which earned C grades from Niche. Older students usually attend E.E. Smith High School, which scored a B-minus. E.E. Smith High School offers choice programs for students, including the Cumberland County Schools Fire Academy, which trains students at the Fayetteville Fire Station and allows students to take courses in collaboration with Fayetteville Technical Community College and Fayetteville State University.

Westarea Elementary School has playgrounds and sport fields for students in Lake Pines.
Westarea Elementary School has playgrounds and sport fields for students in Lake Pines.
E. E. Smith High School in Lake Pines has a large campus near residential neighborhoods.
E. E. Smith High School in Lake Pines has a large campus near residential neighborhoods.
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Events at College Lakes Recreation Center and downtown

College Lakes Recreation Center holds events throughout the year, including dodgeball tournaments, kids’ movie nights, community yard sales and more. The center also has recreation groups, including youth dance, martial arts and cooking groups, and fitness classes and support groups for adults. For more fun, locals head 5 miles southeast to downtown Fayetteville to catch a Fayetteville Woodpeckers baseball game at Segra stadium or a night of live music at Festival Park. Downtown also hosts events like the When Pigs Fly Barbecue Festival and Dogwood Festival, with carnival rides and vendors.

Locals unwind at Smith Lake Recreation Area, just north of the neighborhood.
Locals unwind at Smith Lake Recreation Area, just north of the neighborhood.
Lake Pines locals can enjoy all that Downtown Fayetteville has to offer.
Lake Pines locals can enjoy all that Downtown Fayetteville has to offer.
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Many lakes and streams dried up

Some parts of Lake Pines might be vulnerable to flooding, but Fayetteville’s changing landscape means that maps aren’t always accurate. “A lot of things in Fayetteville are centered around creeks and lakes that aren’t there anymore. Now a lot of them are dried up, and there’s just trenches and ditches there,” Boykin says. “A map may say there’s a river behind your house, but it may not actually be there. You just don’t know until you go out there.” That means that some older flood maps may overstate the actual flood risk of an area with a body of water that no longer exists.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field

16 min drive

Bus

Meharry D & Spellman Dr

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Murchison Rd & Shaw Rd

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Shaw Rd & Edmeston Dr

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Murchison Rd & Harbor Rd

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Murchison Rd & Brenda Dr Ib

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Pamalee Dr & Gardner St

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Murchison Rd & Sisal Dr

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lake Pines US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$214,500
Median Single Family Price
$225,000
Median Townhouse Price
$130,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
68
Months of Supply
1.60
Median List Price
$220,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,042
Median Year Built
1972
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,406
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,076
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,226
Median Age
33
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$31,881
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,751

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.4%
College Graduates
12.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

11 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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