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What it’s like to live in Raleigh’s Sunset Hills neighborhood
Sunset Hills is an upscale, suburban-feeling neighborhood in Raleigh that’s just 4 miles from downtown. The area has spacious properties on wooded lots, and there’s a mix of older homes and newer infill construction. Pet owners walk their dogs, and parents push strollers along quiet streets. Neighborhood hangouts within walking distance include Banbury Park and The Blind Barbour, which is a trendy cocktail bar. The neighborhood is also just a short drive from NC State University, the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Village District, making it one of the most convenient neighborhoods in the city.
Large, beautiful homes occupy wooded lots in Sunset Hills.
Sunset Hills is a cozy neighborhood 4 miles from Downtown Raleigh, NC.
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Cost of living and housing prices in Sunset Hills
The median price of a single-family home in Sunset Hills is about $1.25 million, which is significantly higher compared to Raleigh’s median sale price in the mid-$400,000s. "It’s all about the investment. You’re never going to be at a loss inside The Beltline,” says Jacquelyn Raynor, Realtor at Long & Foster. That said, some communities surrounding Sunset Hills, such as Hayes Barton and North Club Hills, have higher median sale prices.
What homebuyers can expect in Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills has tidy lawns with mature trees and a mix of home styles. Buyers will find ramblers and Cape Cods from the mid-20th century, as well as highly modern infill builds from recent years. Raynor notes that, in this neighborhood, you may see older homes getting torn down and more than one new home built on the same lot.
No two houses look the same in Sunset Hills neighborhood.
Modern homes are popping up in the Sunset Hills neighborhood.
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Top-rated Wake County Public Schools serve the neighborhood
Students in the area are zoned for Wake County Schools, a top-rated district according to Niche. Nearby facilities include Lacy Elementary School, Martin Middle School and Broughton Magnet High School, which all earn top marks from Niche. North Carolina State University, a major public institution with over 40,000 graduate and undergraduate students, is about a mile and a half away.
Frances Lacy Elementary School is located in Raleigh, NC.
LeRoy Martin Magnet Middle School is near Sunset Hills in Raleigh, NC.
Needham B. Broughton High School on of Raleigh's oldest high schools in the Village District.
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Commuting to downtown Raleigh and Research Triangle Park
Sunset Hills is within a 10-minute drive of downtown Raleigh and NC State University. Interstates 40 and 440, which form The Beltline around Raleigh, are nearby and take drivers around the region. That includes Research Triangle Park, a major employment hub that’s home to companies like IBM and Labcorp and is about a 20-minute drive away.
The neighborhood is family- and pet-friendly
Although it’s close to downtown, Sunset Hills has an established, suburban feel to it. About three-quarters of people living in Sunset Hills own their homes, rather than rent, and the neighborhood's wooded lots contribute to the mature, residential atmosphere. “It’s a great place to raise a family,” Raynor says. “You see so many people walking dogs, strollers, kids on bikes. It's still a neighborhood feel.”
Nearby amenities and parks include Banbury Park
Banbury Park is a small neighborhood park with a playground and walking trails that’s a popular meetup for neighborhood kids. “It’s right there at Banbury Park. I took my kids there growing up, and we’d walk down there. You see a lot of activity,” Raynor says. Other local spots within walking distance include:
Windemere Beaver Dam Park
House Creek Greenway Trail, which connects to other area trails
The Blind Barbour, a trendy cocktail bar
Raleigh Cheesy, a locally owned cheese and charcuterie shop
Sunset Hills is also within a couple miles of:
The Village District, an upscale shopping and dining area
The Raleigh Rose Garden
The North Carolina Museum of Art
Meredith College
Windemere Beaver Dam Park has a field where kids can play.
Banbury Park is a small neighborhood park in Sunset Hills in Raleigh, NC.
The Jaycee Community Center is located just outside Sunset Hills.
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Sunset Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset Hills, Raleigh sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset Hills, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $1,200,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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