Triangle Neighborhood Profiles

Cary and Raleigh Area Neighborhoods: Affordable Homes to Luxury Estates

Farren Forest: Deep Shade in Cary

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Let’s meander through the shade in Farren Forest, Cary, NC:
Farren Forest, Cary, NC

Farren Forest is a mature affordable neighborhood in the center of Cary, NC. Farren Forest is situated off the SE Cary Parkway.  Access to the neighborhood is also available through Stonehaven.  Access and egress to and from the neighborhood are easy.

Farren Forest, Cary, NC

Raleigh and NC State University are a 15-20 minute commute.  The Research Triangle Park, “RTP,” is about 25 minutes.  Heavy drive-time traffic can extend those times.

Farren Forest, Cary, NC

The neighborhood was developed in the mid-1980’s-early 1990’s.  51 pleasant classic 1.5 and two-story homes comprise Farren Forest, with home sizes ranging from 1500 to 2400 square feet.  As the photos show, Farren Forest is one of many Cary neighborhoods heavily wooded with predominant hardwoods, and also many huge pine trees.
Farren Forest, Cary, NC

Typical amenities include 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3 baths, beautiful .29 to .44+ acre heavily wooded lots, some garages, natural gas heat, and a suburban cul-de-sac street development.

School assignments are managed by Wake County Public SchoolsMore information on Wake County Public Schools.

Farren Forest has a Homeowners Association.  HOA dues are approximately $220 annually and provide common area maintenance.

Farren Forest, Cary, NC

Recent home sales in Farren Forest, from Wake County Revenue Department.

Farren Forest, Cary, NC

While currently under reassessment, property taxes have been approximately 0.86% of the property’s assessed Tax Value.  More information on Wake County property taxes.

Farren Forest, Cary, NC

This great location has great access to shopping along main thoroughfares, beautiful wooded lots, and comfortable buyer affordability.  These facts combine to make Farren Forest a wonderful choice for first-time buyers and others working on a budget in Cary, North Carolina.  See my Farren Forest slideshow on Flickr.

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