Safest Neighborhoods in North Carolina

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  Eastover

  Eastover’s diamond shape is befitting of the neighborhood’s character, and in more ways than one. Developed in the 1920s, this Charlotte suburb was the home of financiers, lawyers and other prominent, moneyed community leaders, and it remains a coveted gem to many buyers for its verdant streetscapes and stately homes. “Eastover is arguably one of

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    $1.98M

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    $271K - $5.3M

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  Myers Park

  Towering hundreds-year-old trees are all that remains of the farmland that once called Myers Park home, but the winding, shaded, streets lined with historic Colonial and Georgian Revival mansions hint at the peaceful existence that is still home here in one of Charlotte original suburbs. The neighborhood began in the early 1900s when

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    $1.74M

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    $285K - $6.2M

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    51 Listings

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  Foxcroft

  A sense of genuine New Southern living permeates the Foxcroft neighborhood. Large homes on spacious lots sit behind elaborately landscape yards dotted by mature trees, while tennis and swim clubs serve as community hubs. This South Charlotte neighborhood is in a prime location, next to bustling SouthPark Mall and near the area’s prestigious

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    $1.74M

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    $303K - $7.5M

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    18 Listings

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  Glenwood

  The Glenwood area of northwest Raleigh offers proximity to downtown and a coveted North Hills location inside Interstate 440. As Realtor Gretchen Coley, with The Coley Group/Compass Realty explains, “Major highways separate neighborhoods in significant ways. Homebuyers in Raleigh who want top schools and high-quality homes can certainly find that

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    $1.48M

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    $676K - $5M

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    27 Listings

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  Landfall

  A large swath of forest across the Intracoastal Waterway from Wrightsville Beach was once owned by the wealthy Wilmington family who inspired the phrase “keeping up with the Joneses.” Today, it’s the upscale community of Landfall. Centered around its private namesake country club, this neighborhood features nearly 2,000 luxury homes resting

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    $1.41M

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    $749K - $5.4M

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    35 Listings

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  Whalebone Beaches

  Whalebone Beaches may be a small section of Nags Head, but the waterfront subdivision has shopping, dining, parks and beach access all within walking distance. One of the most unique features of the neighborhood is Jennette’s Pier, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This fishing pier goes beyond angling with an education department that teaches the

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    $1.39M

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    $742K - $1.7M

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    1 Listing

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  Autumn Hall

  The mixed-used community of Autumn Hall blends the style of historic Wilmington with the vibe of coastal living to achieve a look and feel unique to the Cape Fear area. Raiford Task III developed the land near his grandparents' former home with the intention of keeping as much greenery as possible. The result is a neighborly community hidden by

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    $1.36M

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    $1M - $1.5M

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    2 Listings

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  Montibello

  Montibello homes channel timeless elegance from their posts overlooking sprawling country club fairways. This south Charlotte neighborhood's mature tree cover stretches over wide curving roadways, forming a cool canopy for walkers and cyclists. "It’s a beautiful place to drive through," says Lindsay Patton, a Realtor at The Redbud Group and

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    $1.36M

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    $623K - $4.5M

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    3 Listings

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  The Oaks

  A desirable community on the east side of Chapel Hill, The Oaks has become more than a suburban extension of the University of North Carolina. “It’s a hot neighborhood. It’s especially attractive for people who want to be away from the traffic but still have the conveniences of good shopping,” says Gary Saleeby, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker who

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    $1.35M

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    $293K - $4.3M

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    4 Listings

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  MacGregor Downs

  Designed for luxury, MacGregor Downs is distinguished by its Scottish-influenced country club and custom-built homes set against the backdrop of a private golf course. This master-planned neighborhood is in Cary, one of the Best Small Cities in America, according to Money Magazine. “Downtown Cary has really taken off as of late,” says Vicki

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    $1.28M

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    $596K - $4.5M

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    11 Listings

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  Corolla

  With its sandy roads, pristine beachfront, and roaming wild horses, the Corolla (pronounced cuh-RAH-lah) area is known for making those who come to the area feel as though they’ve stepped right into the past. “It’s just a beautiful, noncommercialized, unspoiled little village,” says Scott Wheeler, real estate agent and longtime resident of

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    $1.28M

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    $490K - $4.7M

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    109 Listings

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  Sunset Hills

  Sunset Hills, about 4 miles from Downtown Raleigh, offers secluded streets and architecturally unique properties. “Sunset Hills is one of those little neighborhoods inside The Beltline,” says Mollie Owens, a Realtor with Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty, who has 25 years of experience selling in Raleigh. “There’s a lot of small

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    $1.24M

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    $715K - $4M

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    8 Listings

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  Mountainbrook

  With a rich rural environment of steep highlands and low streambeds, this South Charlotte neighborhood lives up to its name. Mountainbrook's curving landscapes lead to stately homes that are always close to the branches of McMullen Creek, which runs throughout the neighborhood. The architecture here was designed harmoniously with the

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    $1.23M

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    $566K - $5M

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    7 Listings

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  Greenwood

  The Greenwood neighborhood’s idyllic history starts with its Pulitzer Prize-winning founder, Paul Green. During the Great Depression, the playwright bought over 200 acres of forested countryside where his fellow liberal arts professors planted roots. He plotted lots of up to five acres, designed so that new homes would not obstruct the views of

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    $1.22M

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    $837K - $2.5M

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    3 Listings

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  Governors Club

  Tucked 9 miles away from Chapel Hill, Governors Club is the only private club and gated golf community in the Research Triangle. Families, commuters to UNC-Chapel Hill and retirees alike enjoy this gated community's park-like setting and amenities. Luxury homes surround the 27-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. “Governors Club is for

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    $1.18M

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    $637K - $6M

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    20 Listings

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  Providence Park

  Providence Park is a verdant neighborhood shaded by fat oak trees and adorned with brick houses. In the summer, homeowners host backyard cookouts with their neighbors. In the fall, residents rake leaves and take their children trick-or-treating. In the winter, homeowners cook holiday hams in their renovated kitchens. And in the spring, laughing

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    $1.18M

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    $609K - $2.1M

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    4 Listings

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  Lakeview Park

  Before 1923, the Lakeview Park area of Asheville was known as Baird Bottom, a meadow used by farmland as grazing grounds. After construction by engineering firm Charles E & Waddell Company, the terrain was transformed by architect John Nolen into the scenic neighborhood that it's known as today. Residents now enjoy views of the blue-ridge

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    $1.13M

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    $552K - $4.9M

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    25 Listings

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  Olde Providence

  Once southern Charlotte farmland, Olde Providence is now a well-established suburb with style. A decade of continuous growth in the Queen City has strengthened its connectivity to its outer regions, stretching into neighborhoods previously considered off the radar. Olde Providence is one such locale, as it’s hung onto its spacious yards and tree

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    $1.11M

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    $612K - $6M

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  Hembstead

  The upscale neighborhood of Hembstead sits atop the gently sloping hills of South Charlotte. With Providence High School right across Pineville-Matthews Road and two country clubs just to the west, Hembstead appeals to several different kinds of homebuyers. Some will be families looking for a quick commute to the fifth best public high school in

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    $1.11M

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    $899K - $1.4M

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  Green Level

  Starting out as a crossroads along the road between Raleigh and Pittsboro around 1800, Green Level is one of the oldest surviving crossroads communities in the state—and though its history is a point of pride for the community, it’s the blend of old and new that makes the area so unique. “There’s a lot of new construction in the area,” says Joe

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    $1.08M

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    $519K - $2.1M

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  Weldon Ridge

  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.”

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    $1.06M

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    $629K - $3.3M

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  Lake Norman

  Residents who live along Lake Norman's shoreline experience bucolic waterfront views and vibrant sunsets. The lake encompasses the counties of Mecklenburg, Iredell, Catawba and Lincoln and includes the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Denver, Mooresville, Sherrills Ford and Troutman. "Homes along the shoreline are the most expensive in

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    $1.05M

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    $335K - $6.5M

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  Lansdowne

  Lansdowne is a peaceful neighborhood known for its wide, tree-lined streets and appealing housing market. Well-maintained midcentury offerings and increased construction of sparkling custom homes worth over $1 million draw homebuyers to the area. The neighborhood’s population is diverse, but the area is also home to a sizable Jewish community.

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    $1.03M

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    $193K - $3.5M

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    16 Listings

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  Coker Hills

  Named after botany professor William Coker, who once owned the land, Coker Hills offers privacy and nature less than 3 miles from Downtown Chapel Hill. It’s known as the city’s botanists’ neighborhood, not just for its connection to Coker and its bounty of trees but also for its streets, which are all named after southern botanists. Nature was at

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    $1.02M

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    $647K - $2.3M

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    4 Listings

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  Meadowmont

  When the mixed-use development of Meadowmont was first proposed in 1991, some Chapel Hill residents were opposed. Residents of the nearby The Oaks neighborhood were especially weary of a large development moving into the small city. However, since Meadowmont was built in the early 2000s, it has become a well-respected community. “They really

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    $1.02M

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    $501K - $2.3M

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    1 Listing

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