Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Based on the list below, can anyone tell me if any of these neighborhoods are anywhere close to being something like a Heritage Wake Forest? I know it will not be exactly like HWF but I'm looking for the closeness and sense of community that I've seen at HWF. Are there any other neighborhoods not on the list?
I'm sorry I keep hounding on this thread, but my husband is on one side of the fence (he wants the neighborhood - HWF, having faith we will find good schools for our kids to go to) and I am on the other side of the fence, wanting the schools first, neighborhood second. I'm trying to find a way to make us both happy.
Hubby also has this feeling that because Chapel Hill/Carrboro are more liberal (take with a grain of salt) that we will not fit in. We are indepenents and I lean more liberal and my husband leans more conservative. While we don't have to be around people just like us, we also don't want to be around people who significantly represent one way of thinking over another. In other words, we want a mix of white/blue collar, liberal and conservatives, etc.
Quote:
Originally Posted by flyingpiggy
According to the internet, these neighborhoods are all between $300k and $400k.
Berryhill
Bolin Forest
Briarcliff
Cobbleridge
Hunters Ridge
Sedgefield
Cobblestone
Colony Woods
Estes Hills
Greenwood
Heritage Hills
Homestead Village
Hunters Ridge
Ironwoods
Lake Hogan Farms
North Forest Hills
Northwoods
Parkside
Plantation Acres
Quarterpath Trace
Ridgefield
Roberson Place
Robins Woods
Sedgefield
Southbridge
Sprint Valley
Springcrest
Timberlyne
Webbwood
Westwood
Windsor Park
I wanted to add Bel Arbor (Carrboro) to your list - houses are comparable to The Cedars, Southern Village, Lake Hogan, but in a more manageable $360 - $450K range and are newer (built w/i the last 8-10 years * 2 houses for sale there right now > rare since usually they sell private). It is a perfectly wonderful family friendly neighborhood in Carrboro (Chapel Hill / Carrboro schools - best in the state). Within walking distance of school, parks, farmer's market, Weaver Street co-op market, supermarkets, shops, restaurants, music, coffee, on the free bus line, bike lines ... very walker / biker friendly area. The neighborhood is full of professionals, as well as some stay at home people and retirees. There are children of all ages, with a park in the middle and no through streets. The kids all play with each other and in the neighborhood (very safe) and HOA that funds holiday parties, halloween, egg hunts and takes care of all common gardens, park and mows the lawn. What could be better? No mowing!! I recommend taking a look. It's a great place to live.
Based on the list below, can anyone tell me if any of these neighborhoods are anywhere close to being something like a Heritage Wake Forest? I know it will not be exactly like HWF but I'm looking for the closeness and sense of community that I've seen at HWF. Are there any other neighborhoods not on the list?
I'm sorry I keep hounding on this thread, but my husband is on one side of the fence (he wants the neighborhood - HWF, having faith we will find good schools for our kids to go to) and I am on the other side of the fence, wanting the schools first, neighborhood second. I'm trying to find a way to make us both happy.
Hubby also has this feeling that because Chapel Hill/Carrboro are more liberal (take with a grain of salt) that we will not fit in. We are indepenents and I lean more liberal and my husband leans more conservative. While we don't have to be around people just like us, we also don't want to be around people who significantly represent one way of thinking over another. In other words, we want a mix of white/blue collar, liberal and conservatives, etc.
I don't know every one of the neighborhoods listed (and some aren't even neighborhoods--Estes Hills is a school--there is no neighborhood with this name. I guess they mean some of the area around the school).
Anyway, I would say from my perspective that these definitely fit your bill:
Bolin Forest
Timberlyne
Parkside
Lake Hogan Farms (although I have never heard of a home in there anywhere near your price range...but I'm assuming this poster has done some research?)
Also areas like Cate's Farm and all the other little subdivisions which connect to Bolin Forest.
These I do not think would fit your bill at all:
Sedgefield
Estes Hills area
Greenwood
Ironwoods
These may possibly have some homes within your range but they are definitely not crawling with kids. The homes are 60s-70s and many of the original owners are still in them. A family w/kids here and there yes, but not all over. Plus they are on larger lots which makes it all seem less close-knit for kids. (All that is less so for Ironwoods--there would be a few more kids there but it's no Bolin Forest or Timberlyne which have kids everywhere!)
CH-Carrboro is definitely liberal but that's not to say there are not independent thinkers or republicans living there too!! It's not a bunch of lemmings so you'd have fine company w/your beliefs but certainly the overall vibe is liberal.
Can I ask which neighborhood you live in? We are interested in learning more about the Bolin Forest and Spring Valley neighborhoods. In particular, are there a lot of families with young children, organized neighborhood activities, etc. Your neighborhood sounds great.
If you like Heritage, you're not going to like Carrboro. They are polar opposites.
Quote:
Originally Posted by shoes4birds
Based on the list below, can anyone tell me if any of these neighborhoods are anywhere close to being something like a Heritage Wake Forest? I know it will not be exactly like HWF but I'm looking for the closeness and sense of community that I've seen at HWF. Are there any other neighborhoods not on the list?
I'm sorry I keep hounding on this thread, but my husband is on one side of the fence (he wants the neighborhood - HWF, having faith we will find good schools for our kids to go to) and I am on the other side of the fence, wanting the schools first, neighborhood second. I'm trying to find a way to make us both happy.
Hubby also has this feeling that because Chapel Hill/Carrboro are more liberal (take with a grain of salt) that we will not fit in. We are indepenents and I lean more liberal and my husband leans more conservative. While we don't have to be around people just like us, we also don't want to be around people who significantly represent one way of thinking over another. In other words, we want a mix of white/blue collar, liberal and conservatives, etc.
Have you considered Hillsborough? It's still close to Chapel Hill/Carrboro for you to enjoy and a quick drive into Durham for even more restaurants and shopping. It's a quaint town with its own restaurants and shopping. They now have a Weaver Street Market. You wouldn't have to deal with the shuffling of schools like in Wake County if you are leaning more that way now.
Churton Grove is a great neighborhood! The lots are at least a half acre. It has a pool, basketball court, park, and trails. The homes aren't too cookie cutter with many having a custom made look. I know Hillsborough wasn't on your list but I think it is worth checking out. I think it's a nice balance as far as political/social views go. I believe it bends a bit more liberal but not as much as Chapel Hill/Carrboro. Also, being in a newer HOA neighborhood I think it would be more middle of the road and your husband would be very comfortable living there. And as far as diversity you're right by Durham which is the most diverse city in the area.
Have you considered Hillsborough? It's still close to Chapel Hill/Carrboro for you to enjoy and a quick drive into Durham for even more restaurants and shopping. It's a quaint town with its own restaurants and shopping. They now have a Weaver Street Market. You wouldn't have to deal with the shuffling of schools like in Wake County if you are leaning more that way now.
Churton Grove is a great neighborhood! The lots are at least a half acre. It has a pool, basketball court, park, and trails. The homes aren't too cookie cutter with many having a custom made look. I know Hillsborough wasn't on your list but I think it is worth checking out. I think it's a nice balance as far as political/social views go. I believe it bends a bit more liberal but not as much as Chapel Hill/Carrboro. Also, being in a newer HOA neighborhood I think it would be more middle of the road and your husband would be very comfortable living there. And as far as diversity you're right by Durham which is the most diverse city in the area.
Coldwell Banker | Howard Perry and Walston is useful to search MLS by school district. I'd suggest looking into all the housing in the Chapel Hill Carrboro school district. The communities are pretty similar.
I'd also encourage you to find the housing that is best for you and your husband.
I recently located a great real estate site that searches property by which school you would like your child to go to. It's the only site that I have found that is so accurate and helpful narrowing the search to CH/Carrboro schools. www.ysuhomes.com (I don't work for them, just use them to search for property). I have found many properties that have options in the $300 - $400 range. It will be very hard to find new property in Carrboro in particular as it is a small town with limited land available, and very strict building restrictions. The beauty of Carrboro is that it is non-exclusive to one class, and has houses of all sizes and prices. Bigger is definitely not necessarily better especially in this economy where heating/air conditioning, gas, and food costs have all added to daily living expenses. It is frustrating, however, to find homes that have been well maintained that do not need significant work or upgrading. Like I said before ... check out Bel Arbor (subdivision) Bel Arbor Lane and Rocky Point in Carrboro - 2 homes for sale in sought after neighborhood just like what you are describing. Walking distance to other neighborhoods like Bolin Forest and Spring Valley. Good luck with the continued search.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Bel Arbor in Carrboro
