Safest Neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC

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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
- Average Value
  
  $1.48M
- List Price
  
  $681K - $5M
- For Sale
  
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  26 Listings
Glenwood
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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
- Average Value
  
  $1.24M
- List Price
  
  $709K - $4.1M
- For Sale
  
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  7 Listings
Sunset Hills
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North Ridge

Southern suburban living gets a sophisticated sheen in North Ridge. Branching out from Raleigh’s Spring Forest Road and Falls of Neuse Road thoroughfares, this enclave offers country club community homes, ample shopping and dining options and some of Wake County’s most acclaimed schools in North Carolina’s growing capital. Like its neighboring
- Average Value
  
  $741K
- List Price
  
  $266K - $6.6M
- For Sale
  
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  18 Listings
North Ridge
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Umstead

Luxurious suburban homes, a large state park and proximity to Raleigh’s premier business and shopping districts characterize the residential communities of Umstead, a neighborhood on the west side of the City of Oaks. “It’s the perfect location for folks who are outdoor enthusiasts. But it’s also super easy access for job hubs like the university,
- Average Value
  
  $573K
- List Price
  
  $282K - $2.1M
- For Sale
  
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  20 Listings
Umstead
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Hayes Barton

Directly north of downtown Raleigh, Hayes Barton is a desirable historic neighborhood established in the early 1900s. The neighborhood was designed by Earle Sumner Draper, a well-known landscape architect, who approached his design from a naturalistic perspective. Rather than leveling hills and removing trees, Draper preferred to allow the natural
- Average Value
  
  $1.60M
- List Price
  
  $523K - $2.8M
- For Sale
  
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  0 Listings
Hayes Barton
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Fallon Park

Two miles north of downtown Raleigh, Fallon Park is a residential neighborhood and partial historic district known for its upscale suburban appeal paired with a convenient location. There are several distinct housing communities within the neighborhood that range from early 20th-century subdivisions to newer developments with modern townhomes.
- Average Value
  
  $1.31M
- List Price
  
  $790K - $3.2M
- For Sale
  
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  8 Listings
Fallon Park
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Five Points East

Developed between the early 1910s and mid-20th century, Five Points East is a historic residential community located 2 miles from downtown Raleigh. “It’s been a desirable neighborhood for decades,” says Lexie Batchelor, a Realtor with Dogwood Properties who has sold several homes in the area. This neighborhood has two historic districts: Roanoke
- Average Value
  
  $889K
- List Price
  
  $385K - $1.7M
- For Sale
  
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  12 Listings
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Stonebridge

A collection of over 500 homes on private, wooded land, Stonebridge is a tucked-away subdivision with built-in amenities maintained by an active homeowners association. "Although a little further out than the other neighborhoods in north Raleigh, Stonebridge is a very desirable area,” says Mark Parker, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry
- Average Value
  
  $839K
- List Price
  
  $396K - $1M
- For Sale
  
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  0 Listings
Stonebridge
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Reserve at Lake Lynn

The Reserve at Lake Lynn encapsulates several neighborhoods and subdivisions surrounding the namesake body of water. The trees and wildlife, especially turtles, around the lake make the area feel more remote, and there are loops and walking trails to explore the scenic location further. The neighborhood is between Interstates 540 and 440 — also
- Average Value
  
  $667K
- List Price
  
  $564K - $909K
- For Sale
  
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  3 Listings
Reserve at Lake Lynn
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Stonehenge

In the large neighborhood of Stonehenge, northwest Raleigh amenities are a short drive away. “The thing that’s really cool about Stonehenge is that it’s between the beltline,” says Mark Parker, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston who used to live in the neighborhood. “There’s Interstate 440, our inner beltline, and Interstate
- Average Value
  
  $654K
- List Price
  
  $362K - $1.2M
- For Sale
  
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  2 Listings
Stonehenge
Greystone

Made up of 16 neighborhoods and over 830 homes, Greystone is a large section of north Raleigh that defines itself by its sense of community. The active homeowners association meets monthly to address residents’ concerns. Greystone’s namesake swim and racquet club offers members fun summer recreation and events. The area is surrounded by
- Average Value
  
  $572K
- List Price
  
  $286K - $838K
- For Sale
  
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  9 Listings
Greystone
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Long Lake

Long Lake is a planned residential suburb just off Glenwood Avenue near the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. “Out near the airport, it’s close to some of the more industrial areas,” says Kathy Pitney, a local real estate agent with Keller Williams Elite Realty. “Long Lake is right behind the Girl Scout building – which seems random, but it’s
- Average Value
  
  $564K
- List Price
  
  $322K - $816K
- For Sale
  
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  1 Listing
Long Lake
Woodvalley

The aptly named Wood Valley neighborhood is a Raleigh suburb in the woods north of the city limits. “People love Wood Valley because of the trees. It’s very wooded, very tranquil and very quiet,” says Kimberly Conroy, a Raleigh native and Realtor with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, who adds that the neighborhood, mainly developed in the
- Average Value
  
  $803K
- List Price
  
  $637K - $976K
- For Sale
  
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  1 Listing
Woodvalley
Wildwood Green

In Raleigh’s far north suburbs, Wildwood Green is an idyllic country club and golf course community where stately homes line lush, well-maintained fairways. “In this neighborhood, you’re pretty much going to find all single-family homes mostly built around the year 1990,” says Kathy Pitney, a local Realtor with Keller Williams Elite Realty.
- Average Value
  
  $746K
- List Price
  
  $619K - $942K
- For Sale
  
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  1 Listing
Wildwood Green
Bedford at Falls River

When some people move to Raleigh, they want to be close to the downtown scene but in a quiet residential area. Bedford at Falls River is just that: a community designed for anyone needing a small townhouse or a grand estate, while being 30 minutes from jobs in downtown Raleigh. “Bedford is a planned, urban development, so it really targets all
- Average Value
  
  $668K
- List Price
  
  $315K - $1.3M
- For Sale
  
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  8 Listings
Bedford at Falls River
Stonehenge East

Part of the larger Stonehenge subdivision in North Raleigh, Stonehenge East is a residential pocket of homes and condominiums located on the eastern side of Creedmoor Road. “This neighborhood has access to a whole lot of different things,” says Kathy Pitney, a local real estate agent with Keller Williams Elite Realty. She points out that despite
- Average Value
  
  $564K
- List Price
  
  $262K - $830K
- For Sale
  
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  5 Listings
Stonehenge East
Bloomsbury
- Average Value
  
  $1.18M
- List Price
  
  $680K - $3.1M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Bloomsbury
Bridgepoint North
- Average Value
  
  $872K
- For Sale
  
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  0 Listings
Bridgepoint North
Woods of Tiffany
- Average Value
  
  $641K
- List Price
  
  $463K - $757K
- For Sale
  
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  0 Listings
Woods of Tiffany
Valley Estates
- Average Value
  
  $604K
- List Price
  
  $525K - $677K
- For Sale
  
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  1 Listing
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