I have had several requests for a "Gated Community List" in the Triangle so I thought I'd publish the list for those that are interested. The Triangle are is not known for having many gated communities. Most of these communities are small and elite neigbhorhoods. For your reference here are the details and some photos to go along with the post.
North Raleigh
built in 1995-2000 
Durham
Hills of Rosemont-Prices start at $2M. They say $1.5 but all of the new construction has been over $2M. Lots of lots still available but prices start around $100k an Acre. Located off of 751 towards Jordan Lake off of O'Kelly Church Rd. The other option is to turn right on O'Kelly Church Road on HWY 55 just before you see the I-540 overpass. 3 Gated Entrances. Average lot size 5 Acres. Renowned builders include Rufty Homes, Bost Construction, and Tall Brothers. Several lots are reserved and there are still several available. This neighborhood is tucked away near RTP with large wooded lots and three gated entrances. Durham address w/Chatham County Schools.
Chatham County
phases of construction w/463 lots sold to individual buyers. Buyers have five years to build with a custom builder of their choice. Planned spa community with an indoor fitness pool, tennis courts, hiking trails and easy access to all the water activities of Jordan Lake. Chapel Hill/Orange County
In 1996 Cary and Carrboro passed ordinances banning gated communities. They were approved because of concerns that such communities were exclusionary and that they could delay the responses of fire trucks and ambulances.
Some of these communities have gaurds and others have electronic code access.
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What do you think? Are they just to make you feel more secure or are they really that much more protected?
I know when going into Lattamoor that you travel with someone behind you showing properties they can follow you in with no problem.
It's very interesting to me. It sounds like it's interesting to you too, Susan, and you've had some experience with this.
Cary and Carborro banned Gated Communities back in 1996 because there wre concerns that such communities were exclusionary and that they could delay the responses of fire trucks and ambulances. It makes sense to me.
However, there are about 8 million Americans who live in gated communities, partly out of a sense that walled enclaves are safer than traditional neighborhoods. They have a sense of security in a gated community. It's funny to me because the Triangle is such a safe area to live in-one of the safest cities in America. On the other hand, the Triangle is such a cosmopolitan area. Some clients I work with live here part of the year and overseas for the rest of the year. In this scenario a gated community makes a lot of sense. They need the security offered by a gated community,.
Sometimes its for security, prestige, or a bit of both. The bottom line- gated communities are spreading across the Triangle.
This topic comes up frequently.
Rebecca - Indeed it does and it doesn't seem like anyone had taken the time to pull together a list of communities.
One of my favorite posts. I'm going to try to do shows on all of the neighborhoods.
Anyone who is interested in gated communities in North Carolina could check out the Southern Community Guide. It has a lot of communities in North Carolina at the moment and the cool thing is the website is just about communities in the Southern states.
Just added a new community in Chatham County - Baldwin Peak. It looks inviting.