Rent or buy in the Youngsville area (Raleigh, Cary: transplants, real estate market)

[gailaus2]

Looking to relocate to North of Raleigh from Long Island as soon as the house sells up here. Visited the Youngsville area in August and liked that we could purchase a house on minimum 1 acre. Seems like you get a lot for your money there. Have no kids ( grown ) but still have to work. How's the commute to Raleigh...Leesville Rd exit in particular.

Would you recommend buying or renting when we make the move?

Better to buy from owner or realtor?

Any other info would be greatly appreciated.

Any Long Islander transplants in the Youngsville area can give us some advice?

[oliver0729]

We just moved to Youngsville from Philadelphia via Cary for 3 months...

The commute is not great on US1 to 540 in the mornings and in the evenings north on US1 from 540. I am not certain of any back routes that would work. I work in Wake Forest so I am able to miss all the traffic and when I lived in Cary I was traveling the opposite and would just see it backed up.

The house prices with land is what sold us. A custom built home on 1 acre and tons less then anything we found in Cary area for new construction on less land. The only thing is Youngsville is very un-developed for retail, but everything is just off 1 about 8 miles south.

[toodie]

I lived here (renting in NW Raleigh) for three years before deciding to purchase.

I was on the verge of buying a home in Youngsville, on 1.5 acres of land in a fairly small, brand new heavily wooded subdivision. I was by that time familiar with all the surrounding towns like Knightdale, Holly Springs, Fuquay, Apex, Cary, Wendell, et cetera, and preferred the northern area.

One day I decided to drive from there to downtown Raleigh. I knew it was exactly seven miles to the nearest grocery store, but had no clue how the drive was to downtown.

Long story short, I got halfway to downtown (a little past Durant Road on Capital Boulevard headed to Raleigh) and that was all it took. I never contemplated that move again. Terrible traffic. Frustrating and long drive.

Also, those homes in Youngsville are usually on well and septic. Have you checked out the well water there? Icky. Some I'm sure are on city water, though.

Now that gas prices have gone up and for numerous other reasons, am glad we landed in NW Raleigh. Location location location. All things one could want are within a short drive from NW Raleigh.

Looking back, I am so glad we didn't land in a far-away location. Especially now since the real estate market has tanked.

Best wishes,
toodie

[southward bound]

We find Youngsville a good choice for many reasons, one of which is that it's not as densely populated as other areas, taxes are lower, and the water is just fine, thank you. Lots of minerals, but a filter takes care of that. Plus, no watering restrictions.

We're 15 minutes from the heart of Wake Forest and from Lowe's and Home Depot and Super Target and all that, and 10 minutes from Rolesville. Rt. 401 is very slow at the height of commuting time (until it changes to 4 lanes), but that will change when widening of the road is completed...not sure when that is supposed to be done... The new ramp onto 540 right at 401 is great! I can get to Research Park in 40 minutes during commuting time, about the same to RDU, and that's around 7:30-8:30 a.m.

It's only slow going into and through Rolesville, then the speed limit changes and the road quickly becomes 4 lanes. For some, it may be worth living in Youngsville to put up with the hassle of commuting for a while. It's a personal choice. For us, we're finding that this location works well.

[autumngal]

Originally Posted by toodie

I lived here (renting in NW Raleigh) for three years before deciding to purchase.

I was on the verge of buying a home in Youngsville, on 1.5 acres of land in a fairly small, brand new heavily wooded subdivision. I was by that time familiar with all the surrounding towns like Knightdale, Holly Springs, Fuquay, Apex, Cary, Wendell, et cetera, and preferred the northern area.

One day I decided to drive from there to downtown Raleigh. I knew it was exactly seven miles to the nearest grocery store, but had no clue how the drive was to downtown.

Long story short, I got halfway to downtown (a little past Durant Road on Capital Boulevard headed to Raleigh) and that was all it took. I never contemplated that move again. Terrible traffic. Frustrating and long drive.

Also, those homes in Youngsville are usually on well and septic. Have you checked out the well water there? Icky. Some I'm sure are on city water, though.

Now that gas prices have gone up and for numerous other reasons, am glad we landed in NW Raleigh. Location location location. All things one could want are within a short drive from NW Raleigh.

Looking back, I am so glad we didn't land in a far-away location. Especially now since the real estate market has tanked.

Best wishes,
toodie

Being a long term resident of the Southern Granville County area we do not have a problem with the well water round these parts. Can be a little hard, but if it is in your opinion, you can get a water softner.
No contaminants or anything like that was ever found in our wells we tested or the wells of our several friends who live in Youngsville.
As with any well ya might get some granules here and there but a basic water filter does the trick.
The water does not smell, and is not discolored in anyway and as far as we know has no funny tastes either.
I have sold 4 houses in these areas and they always sell . Some people just prefer not to live in the city limits no matter what.
Yes Capital can be tight with traffic these days. And that area has grown immensely from the old days. So to have traffic is expected.
But we also have ways to get around it, but I ain't telling .

gailaus2

There are many areas to Youngsville. Take your time and if you are able to rent that seems the better option. Leaving yourself time to explore and settle in with getting to know the different parts might be the better way .
And when you decide to purchase, yesssss use a Realtor .

[jkmeca11]

We are also from Long Island and moved to Youngsville this past May. I work on the corner of Perry Creek Road and Capital Blvd. so I take 401 south from 98 and get to the office in under a half an hour. We live in the South Western part of Franklin County off of 98, two miles east of 401. It is very wide open and peaceful. We love the area. The town of Youngsville is under-developed but has a couple nice stores. We frequent the wine shop on Main St. For shopping you can head into Rolesville or Wake Forest, both of which are growing quickly. My guess is that is a few years there will be some spillover of these two towns and Youngsville will begin to develop more. We are on county water and private septic and have no issues with either.

[saturnfan]

Originally Posted by jkmeca11

We are also from Long Island and moved to Youngsville this past May. I work on the corner of Perry Creek Road and Capital Blvd. so I take 401 south from 98 and get to the office in under a half an hour. We live in the South Western part of Franklin County off of 98, two miles east of 401. It is very wide open and peaceful. We love the area. The town of Youngsville is under-developed but has a couple nice stores. We frequent the wine shop on Main St. For shopping you can head into Rolesville or Wake Forest, both of which are growing quickly. My guess is that is a few years there will be some spillover of these two towns and Youngsville will begin to develop more. We are on county water and private septic and have no issues with either.

Underdeveloped is a beautiful term.

Enjoy it and hope it continues.

Cary was once underdeveloped.

[jkmeca11]

Originally Posted by saturnfan

Underdeveloped is a beautiful term.

Enjoy it and hope it continues.

Cary was once underdeveloped.

Good point, thanks!

[jtrdc1]

How do you like Youngsville? What community did you end up choosing? We are also thinking of relocating to N.C. and are currently checking out areas. How are you finding the schools/

John

[jtrdc1]

Can any people that have moved from the North th NC could you share your experiences? We are currently looking at Youngsville.