About Raleigh's Bedford

There are now 144 active foreclosures on the market in Wake County, North Carolina. Pending Foreclosures total 75.

The stand-out property this morning is this 3000 sq ft home in Bedford for $289,000. Less that $100 a sq ft. To put this into perspective 3500 sq ft home in the same development is listed for $475,000 (no doubt over priced but by $185,000)

There are currently 77 active listings in Bedford (it is huge) the average list price is $143 a sq ft! The average sold price is $133.00 a sq ft.

The average home sold in Bedford the last six months was a 3300 sq foot home priced at $471,000 and sold for $449,000.

This home is a deal.

Another Standout is a Cary Park home for $429,000. Over 3700 sq ft PLUS the unfinished walk up attic. $113 a sq ft. Really sweet deal for an owner occupant.

This home to the right is in The Charlestons at Bedford, great looking 2872 sq foot home with 3 beds and 2 baths for less than $100 a sq ft. Great deal at an asking price of $284,000. Buy it for under $275,000? 257 days on the market...fannie mae wants this sold, they haven't told me but I guarantee it.

If you would like more information or get on an email update of Foreclosures in Raleigh email me at stephenhoyt@gmail.com.

I would say that this is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Raleigh.  As a result, this planned community has received numerous awards and accolades from the National Association of Home Builders and others and is one of the reason this neighborhood has sold so well.  There really is something for everyone in this neighborhood where prices start in the low 200s and peak at over $1M. 

City:  Raleigh, North Carolina

Directions:

From the Airport:  Take US-70/Aviation Parkway West to I-540 East toward US-70.  Exit Falls of Neuse Road(Exit 14).  Take a left onto Falls of Neuse Road. Turn right into Bedford onto Dunn Road.  Enter roundabout and take 3^rd exit onto Falls River Avenue. 

Community Details:  Fact Sheet

Bedford at Falls River Awards & Honors

• March 30, 2004 - Bedford Wins North Carolina Community Of The Year
• February 15, 2005 - Bedford At Falls River Glimmers with Gold; Attains Multiple National Awards
• August 29, 2005 - Where to Retire Magazine Ranks Raleigh's Bedford at Falls River Among 100 Best
• October 21, 2005 - Homebuilders at Bedford at Falls River Receive Ten Awards from Raleigh's Parade of Homes
• September 28, 2006 - Bedford Awarded with Master Planned Community of the Year

Bedford at Falls River Amenities

Recreation Center - Over 3,500 Square Feet with two sitting areas, a TV, VCR, and wireless Wi-Fi internet access throughout the building.

Pools at the Recreation Center - There's plenty of swimming in Bedford. The Recreation Center has two pools-a competition sized pool and a standard size pool. The kids favorite is Mt. Gushmore, the 110-foot long, 15-foot high mountainous waterslide!

Parks and Greenways - There are over 205 acres of parks, greenways and open spaces at Bedford, along with 26 miles of tree-lined sidewalks including Jellystone Park, Pottersville Park, Central Park and the Secret Garden.

Clock Tower - This is the center of Beford and the Town Square marked by the bold and beautiful brick Clock Tower.

The Shoppes at Bedford Square - Plan for a small commercial section in Bedford and sometime Farmers Market at the Square. 

One of the neat aspects about Bedford at Falls River is its walk-ability aspect.  Walkscore.com has done a study of the different aspects of a neighborhood to see how close amenities are to the neighborhood.  Bedford scored well in terms of a central location near the library, grocery stores, coffee shops, gas stations, etc. 

Here is a list of Builders and the communities they represent:

• 1^st American Builders - Greenbrier Collection, Sonoma Collection, The Townes at Bedford Square
• Bedford Builder Group - Bailey Park Collection, Wainwright Collection
• Chase Properties - Charleston Collection.  Local builders include Amward Homes, Inc, Impact Design-Build, Inc, Upright Builders, Inc, and Wardson Construction Co
• Chesapeake Homes - Greenbrier Collection
• Drees Homes - Society Hill Collection
• Estate Builder Group - Custom Builders including Barrington Homes, CityScape Builders, Homescape Building Co., Houseman Custom Homes, Rice Builders, Timberline Builders, Tingen Construction Co., and
  Woodard Builders
• John Wieland Homes - Riverpoint Collection             

Check out Bedford's Interactive Neighborhood Website for more information or view my video tour below:

If you'd like more information on this community or information on relocating to the Triangle in general please visit my website or contact me via email by completing the contact form.  

Every once in a while a new home community comes along where the more homes are sold, the better the neighborhood gets. This is definitely the case with Bedford in North Raleigh. A new phase recently opened that promises to keep a steady supply of new homes for sale coming for the next few years.

And to make it even more enticing, a comercial center is under construction and will be home to a day care, fitness center, and an Itialian resturant.

This award winning neighborhood already has great aminities such as tree lined streets, parks and playgrounds, walking trails, a town square, swiming and tennis facilities, and most importantly... friendly neighbors! This really is a special place with genuine charm and a true old fashioned neighborhood feel.

New home opportunities abound from townhomes priced in the low $220s to custom single family homes on 1/3 acre plus homesites that range up to the $700s. There is something for everyone here.

Here's a link to the full article I wrote over at RaleighRealEstateTalk.com.

Click here to search all Bedford homes for sale.