I received a contact email today from a family thinking of downsizing and moving to Cary.  Because of my experience in working with the Active 55 community  and Active 55 folks that don't want to be thrown into that category, I have to keep up with what is available and on the market in our area that have low-maintenance, easy living style homes/villas.  Most Active 55 plus clients that I work with are looking for a great location and, in general, a one level story home with no maintenance and little to no yard work. 

Since I work regularly with this segment and post articles on the different communities that have these characteristics I thought I'd write one post that demonstrates some of the neighborhoods that have Ranch plans in the Cary, Apex, Morrisville area.  As most of my clients point out to me on a regular basis - there aren't many newer Ranches available and the ones that do become available sell quickly.  Some of the new construction builders are finally realizing this and are working to accomodate the demand.  

Here are some of the neighborhoods that I have shown or sold in recently: 

From the $200s: 

Heritage Pines in Cary is considered to be an Active 55 community with fabulous amenities including Bocci ball, tennis, swimming, clubhouse, activity room, fitness facility and lots of other fun things to do.  The community has been completly built out.  Villas and SFHomes Start at $280k. 

Carolina Preserve in Cary is another fast selling Active 55 community with amenities second to none in the area.  New construction presales are available with a sprinkle of Phase II Emerald plan homes available for delivery this year.  A Del Webb community, homes here start at $254k for a resale. 

Park Village in Cary is a family oriented neighborhood with terrific community amenities.  Homes wer built by Sunstar homes in the mid-1990s and start at $220-$230k.  There are just a few ranches in the community. 

Lakeside in Kildaire Farms in Cary has brick front custom homes in a charming section of Kilaire Farms.  The location is in central Cary with easy access to grocery stores and shopping. Prices start in the low $200s.

Wimbeldon in Cary is a charming community built in the early 1990s with a great tennis facility.  Streets in the neigbhorhood include Connors and McEnroe Court.  Home prices from the low $200s. 

Walden Creek in Apex is a family oriented neighborhood with terrific community amenities. Walden Creek is also popular because of its proximity to Beaver Creek Shopping, restaurants, and movie theatre.  There are a few ranches built in the late 1990s/2000 that start at $225k. 

Carpenter Park in Morrisville are ranch homes built in the early 2000s witih brick fronts and fairly small lots.  You get more square footage for your $$ here than in Cary.  Prices for a 1700 Square foot ranch run $230k. 

Silverton-Just a few in this neighborhood in Cary off of Cary Parkway.  The community boasts a beautiful pond and a convenient location. Ranches start in the high $200s. 

From the $300s:

Kitts Creek - Close to the airport in Morrisville.  Called Bungalows. New construction by 1st American Homes.  Start in the mid $300s. 

Twin Lakes - Martha Stewart's 1st New Home community by KB Homes.  KB Homes recognized the need and portioned out about 40 lots that include the yard maintenance.  This section has been very popular.  Start in the mid $300s.  Also Close to the airport in Morrisville

The Villas at Old Mill Village - New construction from the $300s.  Two story homes with 1st floor Master Suites.  Walk to downtown Cary from this location! Considered to be patio homes. Small section of the Villages of Apex.  On one side they have shared driveways on the other there are basement homes. 

Villas From the $700s

Rennaisance at Regency - Cottage section of the upscale neighborhood Rennaisance at Regency.  Upscale and custom with all the bells and whistles.  This section of the Neighborhood is just getting started. 

Tryon Villas - Small "All Green" new construction neighborhood in Cary built by Lance Youngquist.  Customized to suit your needs with 1st floor ranches.  These homes are quite large and upscale. 

If you are thinking of downsizing and moving to the Triangle or your in need of a hard-to-find Ranch home I'd love to help.