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Originally Posted by puppylove12
Actually... can anybody throw out some names of the nice developments that would offer a fairly quick (20 min or less) commute to downtown Raleigh? I know this is really subjective, but it would still really help me. Close to shopping and moderately sized lots (don't need an acre just some room to breathe!) are our biggest concerns, as well as price (no more than $450K).
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I always suggest the area that I live in when people say they want a quick commute to downtown Raleigh and a large lot. . . . If you go south of Raleigh there is an area called "Swift Creek" which is unincorporated and not part of any city. This area is a protected watershed and development is limited. Most of the subdivisions are smaller (number of houses) but have larger lots (+1/2 acre). You won't find a convenience store on every corner, but it's still a quick trip to any shopping and dining. There are no (to my knowledge) new subdivisions in that area in your price range (most are higher priced) so you'd have to go with an existing house to stay under $450K. An example of an existing subdivision that I like is Enchanted Oaks, which is just south of Penny Rd on Lake Wheeler Road. Another one, a bit lower in price, is White Hart, which is on Ten-Ten Rd at Graham Newton. Enchanted Oaks is an easy shot into downtown. White Hart may take a hair longer than 20 minutes.