Garner, North Carolina, is a booming town just south of Raleigh. A wave of new residential and commercial construction has set the stage for exciting growth of this conveniently situated, family-friendly community. Real estate options in Garner include detached, single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums and waterfront properties.
Located about eight miles south of Raleigh, where Interstate 40 meets U.S. Route 70, and near several major roadways, including Highways 70, 440, 55 and 40, Garner provides easy access to the RTP, Durham, and Chapel Hill. If you're thinking about a weekend getaway, the Outer Banks, Myrtle Beach, Blue Ridge Mountains, Dunham Bulls baseball team, should fit the bill. The best educational opportunities are local as well, including UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, NC State and Campbell University. While Garner's location is definitely an advantage, it is the community atmosphere that has attracted many home buyers.
Garner residents enjoy supporting their neighbors, with large attendance numbers for town events, and high school sporting events. Popular outdoor recreational activities promote a strong sense of community. Fishing tournaments and boat races at Lake Benson or an afternoon at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course, one of the many local courses, are a few favorites. Garner's recreational department also offers classes and activities designed for all ages and interests, such as pre-school, adult and senior programs. Another advantage of Garner living is the quality of the public education system. The Wake County School District operates Garner Magnet High School, East Garner Magnet and North Garner Magnet Middle Schools, plus several elementary campuses.
The recent growth of Garner has created an assortment of residential property options, from appealing, older homes to new home subdivisions. The appeal of Garner living is quiet neighborhoods, surrounded by trees, large lots, and fenced yards. Garner homes are priced according to the current markets. Prices for detached, single-family homes range from $100,000 up to $900,000.
First-time Garner real estate buyers can shop for cozy, single story, ranch properties, and families may choose from a selection of larger, Colonial styled homes. For example, three-bedroom homes of approximately 2,000 square feet in the Ashlyn subdivision are priced at about $200,000. A few waterfront properties are available in the Lake Shore subdivision; priced in the $700,000s. There is a smaller selection of condominiums and townhomes available in Garner, with prices starting in the low $100,000s. For those who wish to custom build in Garner, land lots can be purchased for less than $100,000.
Average Prices of 3 Bed Homes
-- Sep 3rd, 2010 --
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1 Year Ago
$208,000
6 Months Ago
$201,000
1 Month Ago
$192,000
Today
$185,000
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