I have dogs, I need room between me & neighbors (Cary: chapel, houses)

[KarenInOhio]

Hi all. I know it's probably been asked before about great places to live near RTP.

I'm single, no kids at home, and have 4 dogs. I need to find an area where the prices are decent (low 200s) but where I can have room between me & the neighbors (due to my barking dogs). Also, a SAFE neighborhood is a must for me.

I've looked at Apex & Cary, but they seem too suburban. So I guess I'm looking for something that is 1/2 suburban, 1/2 country. I'm an IT contractor, so I could be working anywhere in the RTP area.

I don't mind a 45-60 drive.

Can you recommend something for me ?

Thank you,
Karen

[CHTransplant]

I would suggest semi-rural portions of Orange County outside of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough.

[fvncresident04]

Timberlake, Roxboro, Orange county.

[orulz]

Willow Spring seems to be popular among my coworkers.

[VickiR]

You may want to look at the Wake Forest area, including Rolesville. And to get a bit more land, check out homes that are in Franklin or Granville County, on the Wake Forest line.

I had clients that purchased a cute smaller home on l/2 acre lot in Franklin County but had a Wake Forest address.

[michgc]

Also, this may or may not be an issue but in some municipalities they have a limit on the number of dogs you can have. Don't know if that's true around here, but I know where I used to live there was a limit to 3 dogs, I believe. This type of rule generally tends to be more in the suburban areas rather than rural areas.

[ncdust]

If Karen's dogs are barking while outside, my guess would be that l/2 acre (as in 50ft between houses) wouldn't be enough.

[luv4horses]

You might find more than 1/2 acre if you try Hillsboro, Hurdle Mills, Mebane.

[Jkgourmet]

Clayton has some large lots, too.

[static_g]

East Clayton or North Benson both fit your description.

There are no dog limits here. As long as they're not a nuisance to your neighbors and you take care of them.