Best Neighborhoods in Holly Springs NC: A Detailed Overview
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Sunset Ridge – $$$
- Housing Types: Predominantly single-family homes.
- House Sizes: Typically range from 2,000 to 4,000 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Ranging from 0.25 to 0.5 acres.
- Amenities: Devil’s Ridge Golf Club, community pools, tennis courts.
- HOA Fees: Vary based on property and amenities.
- Age of Homes: Mostly built from the late 1990s to early 2000s.
- Remodeling: Many homes have seen updates, especially in older sections.
- Walkability: somewhat to a few local restaurants
Holly Glen – $$
- Housing Types: A mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
- House Sizes: Single-family homes range from 1,800 to 3,500 sq ft; townhomes are typically around 1,200 to 2,000 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Typically around 0.15 to 0.3 acres.
- Amenities: Swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, playgrounds.
- HOA Fees: Moderate; specific fees depend on the property and amenities.
- Age of Homes: Ranges from early 2000s to new constructions.
- Remodeling: Varies; newer sections have modern features.
- Walkability: Somewhat to a local shopping center
For more information, including homes for sale, click here [Holly Glen].
12 Oaks – $$-$$$$
- Housing Types: Townhomes, single-family homes, and custom estates.
- House Sizes: Townhomes range from 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft; single-family homes and estates vary greatly, from 2,500 to over 5,000 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Varies widely from smaller lots for townhomes to larger lots for estates.
- Amenities: 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pools, pickleball courts, tennis courts, greenways, community gardens.
- HOA Fees: Differ based on home type and location within the community.
- Age of Homes: Mix of newer constructions and homes built in the 2000s.
- Remodeling: Newer sections; older homes may have updates.
- Walkability: Not as walkable to shops, but 12 Oaks is designed with sidewalks as well as off street greenways throughout the neighborhood.
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Braxton Village – $
- Housing Types: Mainly single-family homes and some townhomes.
- House Sizes: Single-family homes typically range from 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft; townhomes are around 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Generally around 0.1 to 0.25 acres.
- Amenities: Community pool, playgrounds.
- HOA Fees: Relatively low, reflecting the fewer amenities.
- Age of Homes: Mostly built in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Remodeling: Some homes have been updated, particularly in the older sections.
- Walkability: has sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, as well as sidewalks connecting it to the closest shopping center, Southpark Village, with restaurants, shops and cafes.
For more information, including homes for sale, click here [Braxton Village].
Arbor Creek – $$
- Housing Types: Predominantly single-family homes.
- House Sizes: Typically range from 1,800 to 3,000 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Around 0.15 to 0.3 acres.
- Amenities: Community pool, playground, and clubhouse.
- HOA Fees: Moderate.
- Age of Homes: Mostly built in the early 2000s.
- Walkability: Access to sidewalks and greenways within the neighborhood and very close proximity to many town amenities makes it highly walkable.
Oak Hall – $$
Another very centrally located neighborhood, making a more pedestrian lifestyle possible in the suburbs. Easy access to Ting Park
- Housing Types: Single Family Homes
- House Sizes: Single-family homes range from 1,500 to 3,500 sq ft;
- Lot Sizes: Typically around 0.2 to 0.4 acres for single-family homes.
- Amenities: Community pool and playground.
- HOA Fees: Moderate.
- Age of Homes: Construction dates range from the late 1990s to early 2000s.
- Walkability: Very walkable including sidewalks within the neighborhood.
For more information, including homes for sale, click here [Oak Hall].
2018 Market – $$$
- Housing Types: A blend of single-family homes, townhomes, and custom builds.
- House Sizes: Single-family homes typically range from 2,500 to 4,000 sq ft; townhomes vary from 1,800 to 2,500 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Generally around 0.2 to 0.5 acres for single-family homes.
- Amenities: Community pool, clubhouse, and playground.
- HOA Fees: Higher, reflecting the range of amenities offered.
- Age of Homes: Mostly newer constructions, with some homes built in the late 2010s.
- Walkability: Plenty of sidewalks and a few small greenway trails. Easy access to shopping, restaurants and coffee shops across the street, as well as downtown about a mile away.
Windcrest – $$
- Housing Types: Predominantly single-family homes.
- House Sizes: Most homes are just over 2000 square feet
- Lot Sizes: Larger lots, typically .11 – .16 acres.
- Amenities: Pool, Clubhouse, neighborhood playground
- HOA Fees: Under $500/year
- Age of Homes: Early 2000s construction.
- Walkability: Very walkable with sidewalks, greenways and many shops, restaurants and grocery stores in close proximity.
For more information, including homes for sale, click here [Windcrest].
Briar Gate – $$
- Housing Types: Mainly single-family homes.
- House Sizes: Typically range from 1,800 to 2,800 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Around 0.15 to 0.2 acres.
- Amenities: Community pool
- HOA Fees: $720/year
- Age of Homes: Built between 2021 and 2023
- Walkability: The neighborhood includes sidewalks for easy walking.
For more information, including homes for sale, click here [Briar Gate].
Morgan Park – $$$ – $$$$
- Housing Types: A mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
- House Sizes: Single-family homes range from 2,500 to 3,500 sq ft
- Lot Sizes: Single-family homes on 0.15 to 0.5 acres
- Amenities: Community pool, clubhouse, fitness center and playground.
- HOA Fees: Minimum $25/month, more to join optional community pool
- Age of Homes: 2015 – 2022. A few lots may still be available.
- Visual Description: Morgan Park is a mix of custom homes built by local quality builders, as well as production homes from national builders. This is an active community in a great location.
- Located on the west central side of Holly Springs, Morgan Park is ideally positioned for easy access to both local amenities and major commuting routes. The commute to RTP takes about 30-40 minutes, and downtown Raleigh is around 25-30 minutes away.
- Proximity to Shopping: Adjacent to Southpark Village, Morgan Park’s location offers easy access to shopping, restaurants and activities.
- Nearby Parks and Recreation: Parrish Womble Park and Holly Springs Community Center
- Walkability: Great walkability with neighborhood sidewalks, greenway access offering connection to nearby shops and restaurants.
Sunset Oaks – $$$
- Housing Types: Predominantly single-family homes, with a range of styles.
- House Sizes: Homes generally range from 2,500 to 4,000 sq ft, with the median being around 2800.
- Lot Sizes: Typically around 0.2 to 0.5 acres.
- Amenities: Community pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse.
- HOA Fees: Varies. Pool not required.
- Age of Homes: A mix of homes built in the mid-2000s.
- Walkability: The neighborhood includes sidewalks, however, there is no connection to any amenities outside the neighborhood. Connector roads do not have sidewalks.
For more information, including homes for sale, click here [Sunset Oaks].
Honeycutt Farm – $$$
- Housing Types: A mix of single-family homes, carriage homes and townhomes originally built by M/I Homes and Taylor Morrison Builders
- House Sizes: Single-family homes typically range from 3,000 to 5,000 sq ft; townhomes vary from 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Single-family homes on 0.3 to 0.7 acres; townhomes with smaller lots.
- Amenities: Community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, and walking trails.
- HOA Fees: Higher, reflecting the extensive amenities. Range $150 – $205/month. Higher prices reflect carriage exterior maintenance and lawncare provided in some homes.
- Age of Homes: Mostly newer constructions, with a focus on modern designs.
- Walkability: The neighborhood features extensive sidewalks and walking trails within the neighborhood. While close to shopping and amenities, the neighborhood is connected by rural roads, without sidewalks so walking to shops is not ideal.
Logans Manor – $$$
- Housing Types: Single-family homes.
- House Sizes: Homes range from 2,500 to 3,500 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Around .25 acres.
- Amenities: Street Lights; focus on private spaces.
- HOA Fees: $840/year
- Age of Homes: mostly built between 2017 – 2019
- Walkability: The neighborhood includes sidewalks for easy walking. Greenway access connects the neighborhoods to numerous parks, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
For more information, including homes for sale, click here. [Logans Manor].
Sunset Lake Village – $$$ – $$$$
- Housing Types: Predominantly single-family, custom built homes
- House Sizes: Homes typically range from 2,500 to 4,500 sq ft.
- Lot Sizes: Generally around 0.3 to 0.6 acres.
- Amenities: Access to Sunset Lake, walking trails, and a community dock.
- HOA Fees: $99/month
- Age of Homes: Mostly built in the mid-late 90’s
- Visual Description: Sunset Lake Village is a quiet and picturesque neighborhood, centered around the lake it was named after: Sunset Lake. The lake is owned privately by the property owners and managed by the neighborhood HOA. Homes in this neighborhood are stately and there are plenty of trees and greenery. It really does look like something you would see in the movies.
- Location: Sunset Lake Village is located on the east side of Holly Springs, near the intersection of Sunset Lake Road and Holly Springs Road. It’s about 5 minutes from the new I-540 intersection that is currently under construction. It’s about a 30-40 minute drive into RTP during rush hour and about the same distance into downtown Raleigh.
- Shopping and Amenities: Sunset Lake is conveniently located a mile from Sunset Lake Commons, a smaller shopping center with an anchor Harris Teeter, as well as some good restaurants, a custom butcher shop, a gym and a really nice women’s boutique. Big box shopping is about 10 minutes away in Holly Springs Town Center, and upscale restaurants, bars, boutiques and other shopping are also 10 minutes away in the Holly Springs Village district.
