Not In A Subdivision Homes with Wake - Cary High High School

Welcome to the serene and picturesque community of Cary, North Carolina, where your dream home awaits outside the confines of traditional subdivisions. Nestled in the heart of Wake County, Cary offers a unique opportunity to embrace a lifestyle that balances tranquility with the convenience of urban living. Here, homes are not just part of a subdivision; they are set amidst lush landscapes, providing ample space and privacy for families and individuals alike.

The charm of Cary is enhanced by its close-knit community feel, exceptional schools, and vibrant cultural scene. Families will be thrilled to know that homes in this area are served by the highly regarded Wake - Cary High School, known for its commitment to academic excellence and a wide range of extracurricular activities. This makes it an ideal location for families looking to provide their children with a top-tier education while enjoying the benefits of a peaceful neighborhood.

Cary is also celebrated for its beautiful parks, scenic greenways, and a rich array of dining and shopping options, all just a stone's throw away. Whether you're strolling through the picturesque downtown or enjoying a day at one of the local parks, you'll find that Cary offers a perfect blend of nature and community spirit.

Explore the unique homes available in Cary, where you can enjoy the freedom of not being in a subdivision while still being part of a vibrant and supportive community. Your dream home in this beautiful corner of North Carolina awaits!

Newest Not In A Subdivision Homes with Wake - Cary High High School

$400,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 10193095 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Turnkey, fully furnished, and ideally located—welcome to 223 Adams Street! This charming all-brick, one-level home offers a rare combination of accessibility, convenience, and versatility in the heart of Cary. With updated kitchen and baths, beautiful hardwood flooring and everything you need to move right in, this home is ready to enjoy from day one. Even the HVAC was replaced in 2021! Whether you're searching for your first home, an investment property, or a turnkey short-term rental, the possibilities are endless. The thoughtfully designed single-level floor plan offers easy, low-maintenance living, while the updated finishes add a fresh, modern feel. Plus with the home being sold fully furnished, there's little left to do but unpack—or welcome your first guests. Location is everything, and this one delivers. Ideally situated in Downtown Cary, you'll enjoy easy access to its growing collection of restaurants, shops, parks, events, and greenways, while also being conveniently located near major highways, RTP, and RDU. Live here, invest here, or do both—223 Adams Street offers the flexibility, accessibility, and location you've been waiting for!

223 Adams St, Cary

$2,550,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10191332 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ The Wiley BLDG.

Custom built by L & L of Raleigh, this exceptional 4,665-square-foot luxury residence is perfectly positioned in one of downtown Cary's most desirable locations with A+ walkability to parks, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Timeless four-side brick construction is complemented by Sierra Pacific SDL casement and fixed windows, creating striking curb appeal while filling the home with abundant natural light. A dramatic two-story foyer welcomes you inside, where hardwood flooring extends throughout the entire main level, staircase, and second-floor hallways. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry to the ceiling, quartz countertops, an oversized center island, a 48-inch Thermador professional range, and a built-in Thermador refrigerator. The adjoining scullery offers an additional prep sink overlooking a window, wall oven, microwave, generous storage, and space for a second refrigerator—perfect for effortless entertaining. The main-level study provides an ideal work-from-home retreat, while the luxurious primary suite showcases a tray ceiling and spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, an expansive walk-in shower, freestanding soaking tub, and oversized walk-in closet. Upstairs, three spacious en suite bedrooms provide exceptional privacy, complemented by a recreation room with wet bar and an additional loft, creating multiple spaces for gathering and relaxation. An incredible 1,023 square feet of walk-in unfinished storage offers endless possibilities to finish in the future for additional living space and instant equity. Situated on a pool-ready homesite, this remarkable home combines thoughtful design, timeless architecture, and an unbeatable downtown Cary lifestyle.

414 Willow St, Cary

$320,000

10184976 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover the potential of this vacant residential lot ideally located just a couple minutes from Downtown Cary. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in one of the Triangle's most desirable areas, this property offers an exceptional opportunity. Enjoy convenient access to local restaurants, shopping, parks, greenways, entertainment, and major highways, all while being nestled in an established area. With its prime location and endless possibilities, this lot is ready for your vision. Buyer to verify zoning, utilities, and permitted uses.

W Johnson St, Cary

$1,250,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10181115 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Boyd Street #10 BLDG.

COMING SOON! A ZENITH HOMES CUSTOM BUILD SPEC HOME. PRE-SALE OPPORTUNITY WHILE PLANS ARE BEING PERMITTED AND CUSTOMIZATION AVAILABLE UNTIL HOUSE STARTS...

120 Boyd St, Cary

$650,000

10169320 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home on this stunning .485-acre wooded lot nestled in the heart of Downtown Cary. This serene property offers a unique blend of natural beauty and convenient city living.Enjoy easy access to vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment options just moments away. Surrounded by lush trees, this lot provides a tranquil escape while still being close to urban amenities. You'll also find Downtown Cary Park just a stone's throw away, perfect for outdoor activities, picnics, and family fun. Imagine building your ideal home in this peaceful setting, where you can enjoy the best of both worlds--nature and city life. Don't miss this rare opportunity to create your personal retreat in one of North Carolina's most desirable neighborhoods.

333 Willow St, Cary

$550,000

10169319 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home on this stunning .40 -acre wooded lot nestled in the heart of Downtown Cary. This serene property offers a unique blend of natural beauty and convenient city living.Enjoy easy access to vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment options just moments away. Surrounded by lush trees, this lot provides a tranquil escape while still being close to urban amenities. You'll also find Downtown Cary Park just a stone's throw away, perfect for outdoor activities, picnics, and family fun. Imagine building your ideal home in this peaceful setting, where you can enjoy the best of both worlds--nature and city life. Don't miss this rare opportunity to create your personal retreat in one of North Carolina's most desirable neighborhoods.

335 Willow St, Cary

$1,395,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10167638 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

New construction opportunity in Cary near downtown. Fantastic design, great lot, and phenomenal proximity to all things Cary. First floor primary suite with three bedrooms + bonus upstairs. Large open concept in the main living space opens to a screened porch. Quartz countertops in the kitchen, large island, finished scullery complete with a soaring light filled entry, designated mudroom, pocket office, and laundry room. Two car garage. Floor plan available to tour at another location as land is prepared - reach out to listing agent for a tour.

1505 Fairbanks Rd, Cary

$744,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10161290 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Most new construction in this zip code gives you a postage-stamp yard and a monthly fee. The 5-bedroom Caruso-built home sits on one of the last large lots in the area - wooded, private, and quiet enough that you forget you're 20 minutes from RTP. The main level opens from kitchen and living directly to a deck where the trees do all the work. A first-floor bedroom with full bath handles guests or a home office without touching the four bedrooms upstairs. Walk-out basement and attic are already plumbed and framed -- bring the vision. Zoned HVAC, gas range and two-car garage. Higgins Greenway trail access steps from the front door. Turner Creek Elementary, Salem Middle, and Cary High. Downtown Cary and Waverly Place in under 10 minutes. The adjacent 0.72-acre parcel at 810 SW Maynard Road is available separately -- more buffer, a workshop, a bigger driveway, or just more land in a spot where land is genuinely hard to find. No HOA. This lot size, this location, this builder -- it's not a combination that comes back around.***Preferred lender closing cost credit available***

900 Sw Maynard Rd, Cary

$1,400,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10152107 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

North Academy District Walkable to Downtown Cary Live steps from the energy of Downtown Cary in this custom-built modern home located in the coveted North Academy District. Designed with clean architectural lines and refined finishes throughout, the home makes a striking first impression with its dramatic two-story foyer and hardwood staircase with sleek iron railings. The main level offers a luxurious first-floor owner's suite, private office, thoughtfully designed mudroom, and a stunning island kitchen with an oversized butler's pantry, extended prep space, and dedicated coffee/wine bar -- ideal for effortless everyday living and elevated entertaining. The open layout flows seamlessly into the dining and family rooms and extends to a stone-floored screened porch. Upstairs features a versatile loft, spacious bonus room, three additional bedrooms, and exceptional walk-in attic storage. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is beautifully appointed with a patio and landscaping, while still offering ample space for a future pool or expanded outdoor living. Modern. Walkable. Elevated.

113 Boyd St, Cary

$224,000

10161293 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Ready for your vision, the sloped terrain hints at terraced outdoor living potential and a natural tree line provides a screen along the rear. Unimproved lots this close to Downtown Cary, the Higgins Greenway, top-rated schools, and walkable breweries and coffee shops are genuinely rare -- and this one won't last. *Zoning Verification Letter listed in MLS *Capacity Assurance Letter (water/sewer availability) listed in MLS *

904 Sw Maynard Rd, Cary

$791,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10161292 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Back on the Market due to buyers health concerns, No Inspection reported. Preferred lender closing cost credit available. Most new construction in Cary gives you a nice house and that's it. This property gives 1,975 sq ft walk-out basement at 902 SW Maynard is already partially finished and plumbed. Media room, gym, in-law suite, home office -- the bones are there. The main level is exactly what you'd expect from a Caruso build: open kitchen and living, gas range, quartz counters, and a deck that looks out over a private, wooded backyard on a 0.37-acre lot. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and No HOA. Two-car garage and walking distance to Higgins Greenway trail access at the end of the street. Turner Creek Elementary, Salem Middle, and Cary High -- some of the best-rated schools in Wake County. Downtown Cary in under 10 minutes. The adjacent 0.28-acre parcel at 904 SW Maynard is available separately if you want more land, a bigger buffer, or a workshop down the line. New construction. Real lot. Real basement. Real schools.

902 Sw Maynard Rd, Cary

$770,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10140930 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Just hitting the market, property for sale at 1133 Evans Road, Cary, NC, USA.Hard to find unique home , all brick on 1 ac lot in prime Cary location. Beautiful brand new roof. full finished basement. No HOA. It has 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, formal dinning room, living room, family room, 2 big bonus room, play room, beautiful mature oak trees and more. Minutes to Apple campus, 540, 55. Hwy 40, RTP, RDU airport, Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Morrisville, Apex.; come check out this special home .

1133 Evans Rd, Cary

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