North Raleigh
North Raleigh.
What area is considered North Raleigh?
North Raleigh is generally defined as the area north of the I-40 inner beltline up to the I-540 outer beltline and beyond. It spans west of Capital Boulevard and east of Glenwood Ave.
North Raleigh has a mixture of mature neighborhoods with large acreage and master planned communities full of amenities. Whether you’re buying your first home or your forever home, North Raleigh boasts options for all homebuyers. North Raleigh is also a hub for accessibility, with dining options, shopping centers, parks, greenway trails & the beautiful Falls Lake nearby, you’ll never have to leave the comforts of urban living. So whether you’re in the market for convenience, a family atmosphere, or privacy on larger lots...North Raleigh has it all.
The Northern 540 loop saves commuters time traveling to work in RTP, Durham and can be anywhere they need to be in minutes.
Our Favorite North Raleigh Restaurants:
Lafayette Village- Shops and restaurants, great place to take the kids because you can eat outside and kids can play …
Chow- a friendly neighborhood American burger or salad type place, our daughter’s favorite Mac & Cheese in town.
Gonza’s Taco and Tequila- amazing Mexican!
Sola Coffee Cafe- Local coffee, delicious breakfast, always bustling, they have a great thing going and I love their support and love for Raleigh. They serve lunch and dinner too, with local musicians at dinner time
Zest Cafe and Home Art- great food and perfect spot to pick up a unique gift.
Margaux’s Restaurant- Great atmosphere with indoor and patio seating
Hibernian on Falls of Neuse is my favorite place to grab a drink with girlfriends
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar in North Raleigh has my favorite salad and a covered roof top area to opt outside
Poppyseed Market is an excellent place to meet a friend, client or take the family to lunch, or pick up dinner to go.
Relish Craft Kitchen- Southern Charm, such as fried green tomatoes with eggs, and they sell local jams, art, honey, great Sunday brunch place!
Milton’s- this family friendly Italian favorite has been around since 1983.
ZincHouse Winery and Brewery- A total of 87 acres complete with vineyards, multiple event spaces, winery, brewery and massive roof decks that allow for incredible views of the Vineyard and Estate.
Links to favorite outdoor spots in North Raleigh:
Blue Jay Park (on Falls Lake)- great for hiking, flying kites, playing soccer, teaching kids to ride bikes, has a playground and even the Go Ape ropes course with Zip Lines for adults and kids!
Falls Lake- We have a huge lake for boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, even a beach. There are hiking trails and camping spots, a great way to spend a day or a weekend.
Treetop Runner- new zip line adventure spot in North Raleigh that even lights up for night time adventures. Trying this one in September!
Baileywick Park- great playground, popular place for birthday parties
The Finley YMCA- if you have kids in sports, the Y offers everything and they are one well oiled machine. So thankful for the programs they offer our community.
Shelley Lake- this is a small lake that offers a 2 mile loop around the lake for runners, walkers and bikers. It’s a great place to get your exercise in and have a view while doing it. Sertoma Art Center at Shelley Lake offers art classes, dance classes, activities for children and adults. There are paddle boats in the summer, a great playground and basketball courts. This is a City of Raleigh park.
New Life Camp- need a wonderful camp for your kids? I highly recommend checking out this place. Your eyes will fill with tears on the final night, and pretty sure, you’ll be back.
Neuse River Greenway- 4.5-mile long paved greenway located in the Raleigh area of North Carolina, running along the banks of the Neuse River from Falls Lake Dam to the town of Clayton.
Zinc House Winery and Brewery- 87 acres complete with vineyards, multiple event spaces, winery, brewery and massive roof decks that allow for incredible views of the Vineyard and Estate.
Falls Lake, one of our favorite places in North Raleigh for fun outdoor activities
Our Homes sold in North Raleigh
The Jenne Homes Team has helped to buy and sell many homes in the North Raleigh area. Neighborhoods like Stonebridge, MacTavish, Falls River, Bedford at Falls River and many more.
Homes sold in North Raleigh by the jenne homes team
Check out the Featured Listings page for our current homes for sale in North Raleigh
The Neighborhoods
Stonebridge:
Living above 540 off of Creedmoor or Six Forks, offers a little bit of country feeling while heading home away from the grocery stores, restaurants and traffic. This area is ideal for larger lots and privacy. You drive into Stonebridge and you see mature landscaping, beautiful trees and well manicured lawns. This community has so much to offer: 2 neighborhood pools, clubhouse, playgrounds, fishing pond, soccer field/walking track, tennis courts, excellent schools, easy access to greenways. Map it
MacTavish:
MacTavish is located in a beautiful residential pocket of North Raleigh, set among 38 acres of mature forest.offering wooded views, spacious lots, and custom homes. It is convenient to local amenities including shopping, dining, Falls Lake, I-540 and the RDU Airport! Map it
Falls River:
Falls River was the original planned community built in the 2000’s with the concept of parks, walking trails, front porches and sidewalks. It offers a long list of recreational amenities for its residents, including a community clubhouse, recreation center and tennis/volleyball/basketball courts. The Greenway Club at Falls River is a member based swim club with an onsite pool and active swim team, tennis, staffed snack bar, live music, and a clubhouse rental program from October-April. Map it
At the front of this community, you will find the Falls River Town Center that has everything you need from a grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants and more.
Bedford at Falls River:
Bedford is located within the Falls River subdivision. Over 30% of the area is preserved as common area in pocket parks and gathering areas. The central commons area has expansive open areas with a 60′ high clock tower in the center. Surrounding the central town commons are homes, the Recreation Center, and the Shoppes at Bedford. All of these are interior to the community and walkable for many residents. Bedford also offers recreational amenities included in their HOA dues: a clubhouse, pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and a playground. Map it
Bedford has two access points to the Neuse River Greenway which is a trail beginning at Falls Dam and follows the Neuse River for 27 miles.
North Raleigh Utilities (outside city limits)
Electricity: Duke Energy Progress 919-508-5400
Trash- GFL/ Waste Industries 800-662-7100
Natural Gas: Dominion Energy 866-366-4357
LP/Propane: Amerigas 336-599-8369 or Suburban 919-556-3143
Well Water- Aqua (community wells) 877-987-2782 or Private Well Info
