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Hello all,
We are contemplating a move to Wake Forest next year. We have been to the area a couple of times to look around. We don't want a house on a postage stamp sized lot or one that is too close to the neighbors. We have looked at houses in several subdivisions but we seem to be drawn back to Creekside @ Stonegate. Any words of wisdom on this subdivision? Are there any others you would suggest we look at?
Not knowing the area, is Stonegate far from everything (ex. grocery stores, pharmacy, etc.)? How far are the jr. and sr. high schools?
Where is the closest Y?
Does Wake Forest have good community sports organizations for kids who may not make a school team? We have a 12 yr. old son and one who will be entering college. We would like a subdivision w/ a community pool or we'd like one of our own. My husband and sons love golf so a golf course w/ pool would be a great option too.
What are the closest recreation areas and what do they offer?
We're anxious to learn about the area and any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
I have lived in wake forest for two years, and have lived in the triangle since I was very young.........so, basically, wake forest is divided by US 1 (or capital blvd) into the east side and the west side. Neither side is better than the other, but the west side tends to have larger lots (and many have community well and individual septic systems), and there are very few commercial properties on the west side. The east side includes the downtown area of wake forest, the seminary, historic wake forest. Stonegate is southeastern wake forest.
There are some neighborhoods with golf courses (you would have to join which can be costly!) but they are wakefield, heritage and wake forest country club. Each of those neighborhoods also have pools in the subdivisions, also a fee to join. The Y is located on wakefield pines drive, basically "in wakefield" subdivision, this is the Y that has the pools, racketball, etc. There is a smaller "off shoot " of this Y at the factory (on south main also called 1A) that has classes and workout equipment. The factory also has indoor ice skating, indoor soccer and some shops (a great bakery!!!).
I haven't been to stonegate in a couple of months, I have had clients look out there and they felt like the homes were big but the lots were small.
If you are looking specifically at new construction, have you looked at:
Dansforth
Bishops Grant (lots of green space, large pool that is going to be built)
Twin Creeks at olde mill stream (no pool though)
Thornrose
I don't know your price range exactly, so it is a little more difficult to make suggestions! I have looked at most of the new construction neighborhoods in wake forest, as well as the resale ones, so if you have questions feel free to email me or PM me.
The parks and recreation system here has a great program and seems to offer many sports things for kids. My kids have enjoyed the programs.
Anyhow, I really love wake forest and have enjoyed living here, so let me know if you have more questions.
Hi,
We are considering a move from northern, NJ to the Wake Forest or Cary areas in the Triangle Region. Can anyone give information on which town has better schools and safer neighborhoods. It seems like you can get more for your money in Wake Forest. We have been looking into Bishops Grant in particular as it seems to have nicely spaced homes that are not too close to one another. Also, which town is more convenient to shopping and Research Triangle Park (traffic, distance, etc).
Hi,
We are considering a move from northern, NJ to the Wake Forest or Cary areas in the Triangle Region. Can anyone give information on which town has better schools and safer neighborhoods. It seems like you can get more for your money in Wake Forest. We have been looking into Bishops Grant in particular as it seems to have nicely spaced homes that are not too close to one another. Also, which town is more convenient to shopping and Research Triangle Park (traffic, distance, etc).
Thanks!
I have looked at a number of homes in bishops grant, I thought they were all nicely built. The area on the 98 bypass is going to explode in the next couple of years, making things quite convenient to bishops grant. It is far enough away that you won't hear anything, but will be close to many new shops, etc. Honestly, as far as the schools go, it is probably a toss up. Right now wake forest is less crowded than cary and doesn't seem to get as affected with school reassignment, etc. The quality of the schools are going to be very similar in both wake forest and cary. I think it often will boil down to where you will be working, the type of commute you can handle, etc. I would check out greatschools.net as it can give you some insight as well.
Cary is definitely more convenient to RTP, but it depends on the area of cary I guess! I lived in cary off of ten ten road, and my husbands commute to RTP (miami blvd specifically) was the reason we moved. His commute was an hour and it was miserable traffic. Now, if you live in cary closer to the park, morrisville area then the commute will be MUCH better. From bishops gate in wake forest you are probably looking at 40 minutes to the park, but the traffic would probably not be as bad as there are many alternate routes you can go from wake forest to the park.
I have looked at a number of homes in bishops grant, I thought they were all nicely built. The area on the 98 bypass is going to explode in the next couple of years, making things quite convenient to bishops grant. It is far enough away that you won't hear anything, but will be close to many new shops, etc. Honestly, as far as the schools go, it is probably a toss up. Right now wake forest is less crowded than cary and doesn't seem to get as affected with school reassignment, etc. The quality of the schools are going to be very similar in both wake forest and cary. I think it often will boil down to where you will be working, the type of commute you can handle, etc. I would check out greatschools.net as it can give you some insight as well.
Cary is definitely more convenient to RTP, but it depends on the area of cary I guess! I lived in cary off of ten ten road, and my husbands commute to RTP (miami blvd specifically) was the reason we moved. His commute was an hour and it was miserable traffic. Now, if you live in cary closer to the park, morrisville area then the commute will be MUCH better. From bishops gate in wake forest you are probably looking at 40 minutes to the park, but the traffic would probably not be as bad as there are many alternate routes you can go from wake forest to the park.
Hope this helps
Leigh
It's a bit more then 40 minutes from there...maybe with no traffic....but I live not far from the by-pass and work in RTP....takes me 50 minutes more days.
Thanks for the information! You really give some great insight.
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Bishops Grant in Wake Forest
