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^ second this. Thinking Northwoods, near intersection of Maynard and Harrison. Older established neighborhood with modest sized homes in OP's budget.... with trees. Can walk to DT Cary, greenways and trails everywhere (given in Cary generally), 5 minutes to Weston office area. Bonus = ground zero for "grocery wars"; Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Aldis, and New Lidl right there at Maynard Harrison intersection. Second Bonus... some of the best ethnic eateries around (Bosphorus, Noodle Blvd, Everest Nepali Cafe).
This is great feedback, thank you!
How would DT Cary compare to something in Apex, price being equal? Distance from Apex would be a downside, I imagine.
I've always liked the Weston Point subdivision. It's at the corner of Cary Parkway and Norwell. It is right across the street from North Cary Park, which gets you access to the Black Creek Greenway, including all of Crabtree and Umstead. I believe that houses may be $375K and up though. I do not know about gas access, but you could always do like I did and install propane for kitchen range. The neighborhood is close to the airport, but the last time I checked, the flights do not take off or land over it. Your husband may even be able to walk or bike to work.
How would DT Cary compare to something in Apex, price being equal? Distance from Apex would be a downside, I imagine.
DT Cary = less subdivision-y
Apex - has spread westward since you lived here. You can get a house in Apex in your price range for sure. Not an easy commute to Weston though...simply because there’s no really direct route to get there.
That whole area around Trinity Road / Reedy creek would be super convenient and could give you the yard you want. Older homes though that may need a little TLC.
I've always liked the Weston Point subdivision. It's at the corner of Cary Parkway and Norwell. It is right across the street from North Cary Park, which gets you access to the Black Creek Greenway, including all of Crabtree and Umstead. I believe that houses may be $375K and up though. I do not know about gas access, but you could always do like I did and install propane for kitchen range. The neighborhood is close to the airport, but the last time I checked, the flights do not take off or land over it. Your husband may even be able to walk or bike to work.
Thank you for that suggestion! My husband and I are both looking forward to getting some good bicycling in during this next chapter of our lives. Weston Pointe is probably out of our price range, but we'll drive around the area and see what we find.
DT Cary = less subdivision-y
Apex - has spread westward since you lived here. You can get a house in Apex in your price range for sure. Not an easy commute to Weston though...simply because there’s no really direct route to get there.
I’ll throw out Park Village in Cary as well.
Thanks, @Twingles! I'd forgotten about Park Village. And I appreciate your feedback on the commute from Apex. We are trying to avoid that.
That whole area around Trinity Road / Reedy creek would be super convenient and could give you the yard you want. Older homes though that may need a little TLC.
Thanks, @DJKB. I'm not familiar with that area. We'll check it out!
Thanks again for your ideas, everyone! We bought a house in one of the more established neighborhoods in Cary and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Greenway access, close to everything, close to work. We found just what we needed.
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