Serving the Triangle (Raleigh/Durham/Cary/Morrisville/Apex/Holly Springs/Wake Forest/Chapel Hill)

 The Raleigh Metro Area

Like a spider web, with downtown Raleigh being the center, Raleigh sprawls out with main arteries going West flanked by I40 to the South East. Capital Blvd, Six Forks Rd, Falls of the Neusse, Creedmoor and Glenwood Ave stretch from Old Raleigh/Downtown out past I440 and I540. You may see references to parts of Raleigh as “Inside The Beltline”, a reference to Interstate 440, which sweeps around the Raleigh metropolitan area in a broad circle. Anything inside that beltline to Downtown is considered Inside the Beltline. Anything outside of I440 would be considered Outside the Beltline/NW Raleigh. Bordering Raleigh to the South East is the Town of Cary and Morrisville. Other communities South East of Raleigh include Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina. Cities to the West include Durham and Chapel Hill. To the North are Wake Forest and Knightdale. Nestled between Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill “The Triangle” is Research Triangle Park (RTP). Hidden in the trees for miles are a vast expanse of office parks and manufacturing facilities.  All of these cities and towns are within an easy drive to Raleigh and the RTP.

Old Raleigh

Most of the area inside the beltline is considered Old Raleigh. Neighborhoods within Old Raleigh each have their own unique history, style and appeal. These neighborhoods have benefited from the influx of youth and money to downtown and former warehouse districts. Convenience, charm, history and urban appeal have created high demand for this area. Many of the older homes have been restored and there are many local restaurants, shops in the area. Definitely not suburbia, but still family friendly.

Some of the neighborhoods inside the beltline include Boylan Heights, Cameron Village, Dorothea Dix, Downtown & the Capitol, Historic Oakwood, Mordecai, Five Points, Hayes Barton, and Glenwood South. Glenwood South offers hip urban living options with new construction high rise lofts and walkable access to bars and restaurants.

West Raleigh

Primarily centered around the campus of North Carolina State University and Hillsborough St, this eclectic and diverse area offers the character of old Raleigh’s homes, with the hip urban vibe of a major University. Raleigh gems like the Raleigh Little Theater, Cameron Village, NC State Arboretum, the North Carolina Museum of Art, the State Fairgrounds and RBC Center are highlights of the area. With a convenient location to all areas of the Triangle and a wide variety of things to do, this area is a good option for someone seeking the vibe of urban living combined with interesting architecture, without the high housing costs of Old Raleigh.

North Raleigh

North Raleigh's mixture of suburban subdivisions and established out-of-town neighborhoods exists mostly north of the I-440, separating the area from “Inside-the-Beltway” communities.

North Hills, at the intersection of I440 and Six Forks Rd offers a wide variety of modern, upscale entertainment and leisure venues. With new loft style apartments and a mix of urban and suburban living, you can get the best of both worlds here. Driving away from Raleigh center on Six Forks Rd towards I 540 are a wide variety of established neighborhoods and local businesses. North Hills Country Club offers golf, swimming and other family activities.

Other areas of North Raleigh between the beltline and I540 include Falls of the Neusse, Creedmoor and Glenwood Avenue. William B. Umstead State Park is a great place for hiking, biking and picnicking.

At the intersection of I540 and Glenwood Ave (Hwy 70) is the recently developed suburban community of Brier Creek. With a Country Club, golf course, chain shops and restaurants and convenient access to RDU Airport and the Triangle.

North Raleigh lacks downtown's nightlife, an urban feeling and is generally considered more family oriented. Compared to properties “inside the beltline” you get more for your money in North Raleigh.