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Explore the Communities of the Research Triangle.

Choosing where to live is an important part of your real estate journey. The Triangle offers a wide range of communities, housing options, and local experiences. Explore the areas below to learn more about their locations, housing characteristics, local amenities, and available homes.

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Downtown Raleigh skyline at sunset framed by crape myrtle Raleigh
Wake County The state capital: downtown high-rises, historic neighborhoods inside the Beltline, North Raleigh and master-planned communities. Explore Raleigh →
Fenton mixed-use district in Cary at dusk Cary
Wake & Chatham Counties A planned town between Raleigh and RTP with 80+ miles of greenways, golf communities and Downtown Cary Park. Explore Cary →
Downtown Durham with the American Tobacco campus and DPAC Durham
Durham County The Bull City: historic districts, revitalized tobacco warehouses, Duke University and a celebrated dining scene. Explore Durham →
Historic downtown Apex storefronts on Salem Street Apex
Wake County A preserved historic downtown on Salem Street, master-planned neighborhoods and quick access to NC-540. Explore Apex →
Storefronts on White Street in downtown Wake Forest Wake Forest
Wake & Franklin Counties A historic downtown along South White Street, lake communities and access to Falls Lake. Explore Wake Forest →
Main Street shops and restaurants in downtown Holly Springs Holly Springs
Wake County Golf and lake communities, Bass Lake Park and a growing downtown in southwest Wake County. Explore Holly Springs →
Downtown Fuquay-Varina main street with a town mural Fuquay-Varina
Wake County Two historic downtowns less than a mile apart, a craft-beer scene and newer lake communities. Explore Fuquay-Varina →
Sidewalk cafes and shops in downtown Chapel Hill Chapel Hill
Orange & Durham Counties Home of UNC, Franklin Street, wooded neighborhoods and walkable village-style communities. Explore Chapel Hill →

More communities across the region

Our team also helps buyers and sellers throughout Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Johnston and Franklin Counties. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.

ClaytonJohnston County A historic Main Street, master-planned Flowers Plantation and the Clayton River Walk on the Neuse. About 25 minutes to downtown Raleigh.
GarnerWake County Established and newer neighborhoods 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh, with Lake Benson Park and White Deer Park.
KnightdaleWake County Knightdale Station Park, the Mingo Creek Greenway and newer construction, under 15 minutes from downtown via US-64/I-87.
MorrisvilleWake County Between Cary, RTP and RDU Airport, with Lake Crabtree County Park, Church Street Park and townhome and single-family options.
PittsboroChatham County A historic courthouse downtown, Fearrington Village and Chatham Park, minutes from Jordan Lake.
RolesvilleWake County Newer neighborhoods and larger homesites just east of Wake Forest, with Mill Bridge Nature Park.
WendellWake County The Wendell Falls master-planned community, a historic downtown and Robertson Millpond Preserve, about 20 minutes east of Raleigh.
Willow SpringWake & Johnston Counties Semi-rural custom homes on 1- to 3-acre parcels, 25 to 35 minutes south of downtown Raleigh, near Historic Yates Mill.
YoungsvilleFranklin County Historic brick storefronts, acreage options and Falls Lake nearby, just north of Wake Forest via US-1.
ZebulonWake County Wake County’s easternmost town, with downtown Arendell Avenue, Little River Park and Five County Stadium.

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School assignments: Wake · Durham · Orange · Johnston · Chatham · Franklin (official district tools)