Pre-construction in Cary? Looking for recommendations (Morrisville, Green Level: custom home, transfer, neighborhood)

[Texpete]

Hi everyone,

I've read a lot this forum and I know this question has been asked a lot however I was hoping for a current take. We are interested in a established kid friendly community that has pre construction custom homes with reputable builders.

Our range is 500-700

Some that we have read about are green crossing, Highcroft village and Hortons creek. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by Texpete

Hi everyone,

I've read a lot this forum and I know this question has been asked a lot however I was hoping for a current take. We are interested in a established kid friendly community that has pre construction custom homes with reputable builders.

Our range is 500-700

Some that we have read about are green crossing, Highcroft village and Hortons creek. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Of those, Highcroft Village offers custom homes. Toll and Baker are higher end tract builders, each with their own merits.

Baker will also be building in the $550,000--$700,000+ range in their new subdivision Wrenhurst at Cary Park. Nice feature is the .3 to .5 acre lots, when it is so hard to find those sizes in new construction.

[jshallen]

you can get one of the bigger houses on bigger lots in HV for the higher end of your budget. we have been here 3 years and love it. tons of kids and everyone hangs out together. poker nights, bunco, parties, pool pot luck dinners,....

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by jshallen

you can get one of the bigger houses on bigger lots in HV for the higher end of your budget. we have been here 3 years and love it. tons of kids and everyone hangs out together. poker nights, bunco, parties, pool pot luck dinners,....

Yes, and with a custom build, too.

[kennypowers]

look at weycroft.....custom homes for that price range.....

[Texpete]

Thanks for responses, greatly appreciated.

[RedZin]

This may be an odd suggestion to throw out, but here goes...

If you're relocating to the area and not a local (as in never lived here, no family here, may transfer out of state in less than 10 years)?

Pay VERY close attention to resales of houses in that price bracket.

Not to buy, as it sounds like you've decided on new.

But, on how to determine a wise budget. That bracket doesn't move with the same speed that homes under 500k seem to move.

Not an issue if you're retiring to the area, but may well be if you ever have to sell.

[Texpete]

We have looked into a few of these. We are most intersted in Wrehhurst off of Cary Park. Anyone care to share feedback about cary park or the area where they are builidng wrenhurst subdivision?

So far everything we saw and or have read has been very positive for raising a family. Pool/clubhouse/lake community look perfect for us.

The school system and placement options do concern us as we would be likely relocating at the end of the summer. I have read the multple threads concering the new policy and realize this may be an issue.

Is it safe to assume that schools closest to cary park (Highcroft or Mills Park Elementary) will be filled? I will have two kids in elementary school that would starting in the fall?

Thanks in advance for the advice.
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[NoneOfThis]

I don't know what to say about school availability for those moving here this summer. You'll need to contact the schools or WCPSS about that (personally, I would start with the schools first just to see what they say). If you do get in the area schools, it's super convenient and your kids will have tons of friends in the neighborhood.

As far as the CP area, we love it. It's a great place for kids - there are tons - and common spaces are comfortable and accessible. The new playground at the clubhouse is great fun for elementary aged children. The CP pool is very affordable and easy going for families. We enjoy the greenway system around the lake. The greenway connects to the shopping center across Green Level Church Rd. as well, so you can ride your bikes there without having to cross GLC directly (punishing hill, though!). We have gone by bike to the American Tobacco Trail several times, but we'd like to see a safer path from CP, or at the very least a bike path along New Hope Rd., otherwise, that's great riding. Our kids have played in rec leagues in the area and practices have been nearby for the most part - Morrisville, Green Hope schools area, etc.

If you require shopping in the immediate area, you should know that for shopping-shopping, you'll need to drive to Beaver Creek (about 10-12 minutes south), the Streets at Southpoint (about 18 minutes NW), Briar Creek (about 20 minutes N on 540), or other spots in the Triangle. There's a lot to choose from, but it's not outside the back door so to speak.

In a few years, Morrisville Parkway is supposed to connect to the CP/Greystone area, which is going to be a great connector for us. There is also a 540 access planned for Morrisville Pkwy.

[Texpete]

Thank you for the response and information NOS. We are looking forward to being part of the community.