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University Park is close to NC State
University Park is an established, residential corner of Raleigh that’s bordered by North Carolina State University and Meredith College. Although it's close to campus, it’s not a student-heavy area. Instead, it has a more relaxed atmosphere with a mix of preserved older homes and some new construction. Additionally, University Park is steps away from shopping and dining along Hillsborough Street and The Village District, and just 3 miles from downtown Raleigh.
Downtown Raleigh is 3 miles from University Park.
NC State University borders University Park.
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Cost of living in University Park
The median sale price for properties in University Park is in the mid-$800,000s, lower than neighboring communities like Sunset Hills but higher compared to Raleigh’s median sale price, which is in the mid-$400,000s. “It’s a bit of a higher price, but it’s such a desirable area. You’re so close to The Village District,” says Lisa Hayes, Realtor at Compass Real Estate.
What homebuyers in the neighborhood can expect
University Park features a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, condos and apartments. Home options range from renovated Cape Cods and bungalows from the early 20th century to modern builds from the 2020s. “They’re turning a lot of the older homes into multi-units, so there’s more opportunity. And of course, there’s new construction,” Hayes says. About two-thirds of people living in University Park are renters.
Condos can be found in University Park.
Modern homes are dotted throughout the University Park area.
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Schools and universities near the community
North Carolina State University, a public institution with over 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students, is just south of the neighborhood. Meredith College, a private, all-women's college with an enrollment of about 1,600 students, borders University Park to the west.
Top-rated Wake County Public Schools such as Olds Elementary School and Martin Middle School serve the area. Broughton Magnet High School is nearby, a top-rated option that rising ninth graders in the county can apply to attend.
Olds Elementary School in University Park was named after Fred A. Olds, a prolific historian.
Broughton High School is about a mile from University Park.
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Things to do in the University Park area
University Park is within walking distance of Hillsborough Street, a stretch of businesses and restaurants often frequented by college students. “There are a lot of good independent restaurants in the area. People can get a good meal without feeling like they’re hitting up Chick-fil-A every day,” Hayes says. Just east of the neighborhood, the Village District is an upscale shopping and dining hub.
Other area attractions:
The Raleigh Little Theatre
Raleigh Rose Garden
Smaller green spaces like Isabella Cannon Park and Chamberlain Park
Major area parks like Pullen Park and Dix Park are a couple miles away
Locals can visit the Raleigh Rose Garden in the University Park neighborhood.
Jaycee Park and Community Center is located in Raleigh, NC.
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Getting to downtown Raleigh and around the region
Downtown Raleigh is about a 10-minute drive from University Park. Wade Avenue and Hillsborough Street are major roads that border the neighborhood and go into downtown. There’s public transit, too: GoRaleigh bus stops line Hillsborough Street. Nearby Interstate 440 takes you around the region.
I-440, known locally as the Raleigh Beltline, borders the University Park neighborhood.
Go Raleigh and the Wolfline run along Hillsborough Street in University Park.
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University Park has a community vibe
Although it’s close to downtown Raleigh and college campuses, University Park is not a very student-heavy area. “It turns over slower, has higher-end pricing and is very stable,” says Jamie Ferguson, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston Real Estate.
The neighborhood’s quiet streets lined with shade trees create a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. “It’s one of the more magical neighborhoods, in my opinion,” Hayes says. “It’s so established; the trees are so mature. I love how they sprinkle in the condos amongst the older homes.” She notes that buyers looking to downsize like the townhouses here.
Locals can shop for essential needs at Target on Hillsborough Street in University Park.
The first Snoopy's Hot Dogs opened in 1978 close to University Park.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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University Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University Park, Raleigh sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in University Park, Raleigh over the last 12 months is $933,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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