Best Neighborhoods in Fuquay-Varina, NC

Fuquay-Varina, or “the ‘Quay,” a quaint historic town in southern Wake County, is a gem for those seeking a perfect blend of community and convenience. This guide, focusing on the “best neighborhoods in Fuquay-Varina NC,” provides a comprehensive look at the top areas, including house sizes and other key details.

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Best Neighborhoods in Fuquay-Varina NC: A Detailed Overview

High Grove $760k – $1.4m

Beautiful neighborhood of estate style, traditional brick homes. Massive lot sizes and gorgeous mature trees throughout the neighborhood. Find homes for sale in High Grove.

Housing Types: Single family estates
House Sizes: Typically range from 3,000 to 5,300 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: upwards of 1 acre for the majority of properties
Amenities: Privacy, large, established tree-filled lots
HOA Fees: $400/annually
Age of Homes: Mostly built in the mid 2000s
Walkability: None

Sunset Lake $600s – $2m

Highly coveted neighborhood anchored by Sunset Lake. The lake is private for neighborhood use only. The lake and the walking trails surrounding it are maintained by the Sunset Lake HOA. Many homes are set far back from the road, with long driveways. It is one of the best neighborhoods in Fuquay-Varina NC! Find homes for sale in Sunset Lake.

Housing Types: Single family estates
House Sizes: Typically range from 3,000 to 6,200 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from 1 to 3 acres.
Amenities: Clubhouse, private lake community
HOA Fees: $100/month
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 1989 through 2017.
Walkability: walkable within the neighborhood on community greenways

South Lakes $400k – $725k

South Lakes is one of Fuquay’s most popular master planned communities. It is anchored by a 30-acre lake, with a fishing pier, kayak launch and an open air picnic shelter. The community has nearly 130-acres of green space, walking trails, two community pools and a playground. There is also a social committee that plans neighborhood activities and events. Find homes for sale in South Lakes.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,400 to 3,700 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from .1 to .3 acres.
Amenities: Pool, clubhouse
HOA Fees: $540/annually
Age of Homes: Mostly built in the late 2000s .
Walkability: Tons of walkable trails within the community. It’s about 2 miles to the closest coffee shop

Maggie Run $570K – $910K

Nestled between Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs, this beautiful neighborhoods features sweeping lot sizes, some over 2 acres and a community pool. Just five minutes from downtown Fuquay and 8 minutes from downtown Holly Springs. Find homes for sale in Maggie Run.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 2,200 to 4,000 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from 1/2 to 2 acres.
Amenities: Pool, clubhouse
HOA Fees: $179/quarter
Age of Homes: Mostly built in the early-mid 2000s.
Walkability: None

Sunset Bluffs $430K – $975K

Sunset Bluffs is part of the master planned group of neighborhoods in the Sunset Communities. All the Sunset communities have resort style amenities and residents can choose from multiple pools and parks throughout the communities. Pool membership is optional and includes 4 pools, fitness center, tennis courts and a pro shop. Find homes for sale in Sunset Bluffs.

Housing Types: Single family
House Sizes: Typically range from 2,100 to 4,100 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Around .2 acres.
Amenities: Pool, clubhouse, playground
HOA Fees: $280/annually
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2015 through 2021.
Walkability: Sidewalks

Prescott Downs $400s – $800s

Lovely neighborhood of traditional style homes on spacious lots. Nestled halfway between Fuquay and Holly Springs offering easy access to both towns! Find homes for sale in Prescott Downs.

Housing Types: Single Family
House Sizes: Typically range from 2,100 to 4,100 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from ½ to 1.5 acres.
Amenities: Large, private lots
HOA Fees: $260/annually
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 1995 through 2006.
Walkability: None

Northwyck $365K – $785K

Northwyk is a close knit collection of moderately sized brick homes, on nice sized city lots. There are a decent number of one level homes in Northwyk, which is hard to find! Walkable to the Fuquay-Varina library as well as many restaurants like the popular Garibaldi Trattoria and Panera Bread. Find homes for sale in Northwyck.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,300 to 3,600 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from .3 to .5 acres.
Amenities: None
HOA Fees: N/A
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 1994 through 2005.
Walkability: Yes!

Lakestone Village $165K – $850K

Lakestone Village truly feels like a village! The southern style front porches hug the walkways throughout the neighborhood, making conversation easy apple pie. Or head over to Lakestone commons for shopping or Indian food at Inis Kitchen, both an easy walking distance from the neighborhood. Find homes for sale in Lakestone Village.

Housing Types: Single family homes, townhouses, condos
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,500 to 4,300 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: up to .4 to acres.
Amenities: Pool, maintenance & grounds for condo/townhouses
HOA Fees: $150/quarter
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2005 through 2014.
Walkability: ¼ mile to Lakestone Commons. And about a mile to Food Lion, Starbucks, restaurants, Planet Fitness

Bentwinds $475K – $745K

Truly a unique gem in Fuquay. Bentwinds golf community is different from many golf communities. A little more laid back, a little less cookie cutter, and still gorgeous, just in a more original and artistic style. Homes range from entry level to estate. Waterfront and golf course view properties are available. If old-fashioned country club living is what you are looking for, Bentwinds is one of the best Fuquay-Varina NC neighborhoods. Find homes for sale in Bentwinds.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 2,200 to 3,600 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Averaging around ¾ an acre.
Amenities: Privacy, established, well maintained neighboring lots
HOA Fees: None
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 1985 through 2002.
Walkability: Not walkable to anything but plenty of trails in the neighborhood.

Village of Sippihaw $300s – Upper $500s

Another charming little village in Fuquay, homes in the Village of Sippihaw, while smaller, have class and style. This is where I often recommend for people who prefer a smaller home, but are looking for a more custom feel rather than entry level. In these well built homes, you’ll see features like big beautiful windows with views of charming back gardens, custom dual room fireplaces, or beadboard front porch ceilings. There are lots of southern front porches! While this neighborhood is a bit older, some homes have been updated and those that haven’t, have good bones! Walkable to great barbecue at Daddy’s D’s in the shopping center right next door. Or if you have small children, Piney Town Playhouse is a super popular indoor playspace for little ones in the same shopping center. Find homes for sale in Village of Sippihaw.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,400 to 2,600 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Average is .25 acre.
Amenities: None
HOA Fees: None
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 1997 through 2005.
Walkability: Yes, to the Food Lion shopping center next door which has a few restaurants and a kids play space.

Crooked Creek $300s – $900s

Crooked Creek used to be a golf community in Fuquay. But it was too close to Bentwinds and the town was too small to support two golf communities right next door to each other. The Crooked Creek Country Club eventually went defunct, but the good news is that Wake County retained it as a nature preserve. So the miles of cart paths and ponds have become a playground for Crooked Creek homeowners. Find homes for sale in Crooked Creek.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,200 to 4,800 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from .5 to 1.2 acres.
Amenities: Pool, tennis
HOA Fees: $150/quarter
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 1991 through 2003.
Walkability: Walkable to Hilltop Needmore Town Park & Preserve

Serenity

If you like country living but need a little bit of luxury along with it, Serenity might be for you! Located in the heart of rural Harnett County, but just outside Fuquay Varina, Serenity embraces it’s country roots, with a farm themed amenity center, with unique features like a hammock park, creeks and walking trails throughout the community, outdoor yoga platforms surrounded by bird and butterfly gardens, a fitness center and Serenity Hall, with a great big fireplace to gather around at community events, a courtyard with an outdoor fireplace that will host movie nights, farmers markets and festivals. Serenity will also have an old fashioned post office to pick up mail and gab with your friends, open space for sports fields and events, and a dog park. Serenity aims to be the one of the best neighborhoods in Fuquay-Varina NC. Find homes for sale in Serenity.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,400 to 4,800 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from .15 to .2 acres.
Amenities: Pool, gathering hall, creeks, trails, hammock park, yoga platform, butterfly gardens, fitness center, courtyard, sports fields, and more.
HOA Fees: $85/month
Age of Homes: 2023-2024
Walkability: Lots of walking trails within the community, but nothing else nearby walkable