About Cary's Park Village

Cary, North Carolina Featuring Park Village Subdivision - A First Time Homebuyers Paradise

Cary, North Carolina is one of the Top Destinations for Those Relocating to North Carolina or Relocating for a Job. It is convenient to RTP (Research Triangle Park), Downtown Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. You'll find many folks who live in Cary actually work somewhere else. One thought is if a homeowner needs to change jobs, the area is so convenient, they can work in one of the Triangle's Best Cities without having to sell their Home and move.

Finding a Home for Less than $200k in Cary, NC can be a challenge for most. However, there is one neighborhood Real Estate Professionals think of when showing homes to First Time Homebuyers. That's Cary North Carolina's own Park Village subdivision located between Davis Dr. and Jenks Carpenter.

Clubhouse at Park Village - Cary, North Carolina

Community Swimming Pool - Park Village Cary, North Carolina 27519

Walking Trails at Park Village Cary, NC 27519

A First Time Homebuyers Paradise

So, what makes Park Village a First Time Homebuyer's Paradise?

Purchase Price: Oftentimes, one of the first challenges a first time homebuyer must overcome is price. Park Village is priced very competitively at a starter price for Cary North Carolina. Homes in Park Village generally begin in the High $100k's and go up from there. First Time Homebuyers can often get assistance with closing costs from the seller and sometimes preferred lenders. You may even find homes in Park Village that include the refrigerator and possibly the washer and dryer. That is a huge savings for First Time Homebuyers.

Amenities: It's hard to find subdivisions and develpments in Cary or anywhere with amenities as nice as the ones Park Village features. Park Village has a very nice clubhouse, a large swimming pool, a highly desirable kids playground, and is situated next to Cary's famous Greenway Walking Trails. The neighborhood has their own HOA, youth swim team, and active homeowner community. The homeowners and HOA maintain the neighborhood with season landscaping which presents s a nice drive through the development.

Convenience: Park Village is situated near 440, Hwy 55, and within a few miles of 540. You can get to most of the triangle in 20-25 minutes or less. Travel time to work is at a minimum for Park Village residence. Travel time to Cary Town Center or The Streets at South Point is approximately 20 minutes. Target, Home Depot, Lowes, Old Navy, and other retail shopping is just a couple miles down Hwy 55 at Beaver Creek Commons. Harris Teeter Grocery Store, Food Lion, and Lowes Foods is also within a close priximity to Park Village.

Community: Cary is a highly desirable community famous for it's reserved Greenway Walking Trails and Parks. Near the Davis Drive Entrance of Park Village You'll find Cary's Davis Drive Park. Near the Jenks Carpenter Entrance of Park Village you'll find White Oak Park. Within a few miles of Park Village, is the vast Bond Park on High House Road. It's very common to see people biking, skating, running, hiking, and walking in the Park Village neighborhood and surrounding parks and trailways. You'll even find the serious bikers in this area of Cary. But, don't forget about the Community Dog Park, Skateboard Park, and Community Center.

Schools: Park Village has a nice mix of residence and some of these folks are very interested in the schools. Currently, in Park Village kids will attend Elementary School at either Davis Drive Elementary or Salem Elementary, Middle School at Davis Drive Middle School or Salem Middle School and High School at either Greenhope High School or Apex High School. Due to the size of Park Village, potential homebuyers should check the Wake County School board site at www.wcpss.net for school assignment.

Park Village has a lot to Offer at First Time Homebuyer Prices!

White Oak Park Near Park Village Entrance on Jenks Carpenter

Playground at White Oak Park

Basketball at White Oak Park

Soccer at White Oak Park

Restrooms and Rest Area at White Oak Park

Covered Picnic Tables at White Oak Park

You May Also Want to Check Out:

Homes for Sale in Cary, NC

Wake County Traditional Elementary Schools

Raleigh NC Private Christian School - Grace Christian

Mr. & Mrs. Buyer: You're Under Contract Now What?

It's time to beat the heat with some summertime fun. I have an adorable listing in Park Village and am holding an Open House today from Noon - 2pm. We will be serving chili dogs with all the fixins and ice cold beverages. Then desert will be hosted by Sharon Kowitz at 106 Unaka Court.......we'd love to have you drop-in

106 Unaka Court, Park Village Cary NC RES - Buyer Full $184,900

204 Peachland, Park Village, Cary NC RES - Buyer Full $215,000

There is a gem located between Davis Drive and Jenks Carpenter Road in Cary! No, we aren't talking jewelry here... but something BETTER! Park Village Neighborhoodis what we are talking about. With extras like walking trails, Cary greenway access, a neighborhood park, full size pool and summer swim team, and walking distance to 2 of Cary's best parks (White Oak Park and Davis Drive Park) make Park Village one of the most sought after and affordable neighborhoods in Cary. Home prices, range from $170 - $330k, and home buyers stand to gain beautiful, mature surroundings and spacious floor plans in a great location.

Families flock to Park Village for the extras, but for other reasons as well. Built in the late 1990's, Park Village's 604 homes range from 1160 sf to over 2200 sf. This means one thing: Great home in a great location. Located next to Davis Drive Elementary and Middle Schools, means parents and kids can walk to school on the greenway. Davis Drive schools are some of Wake County's top performing schools with test scores being some of the highest in the state. Park Village is also located very close to Green Hope High School, Preston Village, Stone Village Shopping Center, Beaver Creek Shopping Center, Apex's downtown and access to I-540(which means fast commute to work and access to RTP, Durham, Chapel Hill and downtown Raleigh).

With the booming real estate market in Cary, homes sell quickly but there are always great properties to be found in Park Village, like this great home.

Want more info? Check out our listings in Park Village and Click here for the Park Village HOA website

There are 6 active homes on the market as of today 5-18-11, 7 Closed Homes since 1-1-11 and 8 homes under contract waiting to close as of today. It is a great time to buy with interest rates are around 4.5% this week. If you are not buying it is a great time to refinance your current home.

Quick Bits

Price Range: $175,000 to $300,000
Home Types: Single Family
Size: ~600 homes
Location: West Cary
Age Range: 1994 to 1998

List of Current Park Village Homes for Sale

Map of Current Park Village Homes for Sale

About Park Village

Park Village is a great entry level subdivision on the west side of Cary.  Built in the mid 1990s by Solaris Development Corp., Park Village has always been a popular neighborhood due to it's great location, quality of homes, fantastic amenities, and superior schools. 

Park Village's amenities include a swimming pool with a very active swim team called the Park Village Porpoises.  The pool is adjacent to a clubhouse which overlooks a beautiful pond with a fountain in the center.  The Clubhouse has a deck with a portico which makes for a great area to relax and enjoy the view.

In the last year single family homes have ranged from $175,000 to just over $300,000. 

Location

Park Village is located at Davis Drive and Park Village Drive, right across the street from Davis Drive Park. It is just to the south of Davis Drive Elementary and Davis Drive Middle Schools, both of which are extremely popular.  There are plenty of grocery stores nearby, and it is convenient to both Cornerstone and Beaver Creek shopping centers.

Things to do

Nearby is Thomas Brooks Park which has 4 lighted baseball diamonds, 2 basketball slabs, 2 soccer fields, a playground and picnic areas.  Thomas Brooks Park is also home to the USA Baseball National Training Complex.  There is plenty of shoping and restaurants at The Streets at Southpoint, a new mall on the south side of Durham that is only minutes away.  Also, Beaver Creek Commons shopping center is to the south at the intersection of NC-55 and US-64.

On the south side of Cary is the Koka Booth Amphitheater which runs events ranging from Shakespearian plays to classic rock concerts to hosting the Raleigh Symphony for a summer pops series. The Amphitheater is located in Regency Park and also hosts a huge 4th of July celebration every summer.

Within 10 to 15 minutes you can also go to the movies, go ice skating, roller skating, bowling, and visit numerous Cary Parks. If you open your drive up a bit you can spend an afternoon boating on Jordan Lake, enjoy the museums in downtown Raleigh, expand your education at one of the eight local colleges and universities, or attend a major sporting event at one of our three local ACC schools. And for hockey fans Raleigh is home to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Trends

Sales in this subdivision have followed the economy, slowing to a low of 2 sales last quarter.  The good news is that the sale price per square foot has remained farly strong around $130 per square foot, which is quite good for an entry level subdivision. This number clearly dipped in the last quarter, but with only two homes sold it is impossible to determine if this is a trend or simply a reflection of those 2 particular home sales.

Park Village is a mature community of 600+ homes in Cary, NC.

Park Village is situated on Davis Drive, south of the intersection with High House Road. Raleigh is a 20-25 minute drive. The Research Triangle Park, "RTP," is a little shorter. Drive-time traffic may lengthen commutes.

View the current Active Listings in Park Village.

The neighborhood was developed in the mid 1990's by Sunstar Homes/Solaris Development Corporation to appeal to first time buyers. Park Village home sizes range from 1300 to 3400 square feet.

See the Park Village Slide Show.

Park Village Street Scene

Typical home features include 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 or 2.5 baths, bonus rooms, contemporary floor plans, vaulted ceilings, many windows to light the home, .12 to .22 acre lots, 1 or 2 car garages, natural gas heat, and a surburban cul-de-sac street development.

School assignments are among the region's top schools, and are subject to change by Wake County Public Schools. The subdivision is adjacent to the award-winning Davis Drive Elementary and Middle Schools campus. More information on Wake County Public Schools.

Park Village has a Homeowners Association to maintain common areas and the community pool and clubhouse. Current HOA dues are approximately $220.00 semi-annually.

Home sales currently fall in the $195,000-$300,000 range. Property taxes are approximately 0.86% of the property's assessed Tax Value. More information on Wake County Property Taxes.

Easy living? Great access to thoroughfares, with adjacent Town of Cary greenways and schools and Cary's White Oak Park and Davis Drive Parks within walking distance make Park Village one of the most convenient locations in Cary, NC.

View the current Active Listings in Park Village.