Cary, NC, consistently ranks among the best places to live in the U.S., and for good reason. This sparkling town offers a winning combination of strong job growth, excellent schools, and a high quality of life, making it an exceptionally attractive haven for both residents and real estate investors.
Nestled within the Research Triangle, Cary is home to large tech companies like IBM, SAS, and Epic Games, which ensures a robust job market and a consistent tenant pool. The schools in Cary rate among the highest in the state, attracting families seeking quality education for their children. This further increases demand for housing in the area.
Characterized by sprawling estates and golf course communities, the Preston neighborhood exudes luxury and exclusivity. It attracts affluent families and retirees seeking spacious living and top-notch amenities. MacGregor Downs offers modern single-family homes among a great golf course and nature trails. Professionals and families are all able to find exactly what they’re looking for in this mighty little city, making it worth checking out for real estate investors.
Popular Streets in Cary, North Carolina
Castalia Dr15432$584,8661,905 Sq.Ft.2/21/2025Channing Park Cir16943$555,1912,269 Sq.Ft.3/14/2025Chatham St22532$893,2358,082 Sq.Ft.7/18/2024Harrison Ave16132$659,9815,859 Sq.Ft.12/27/2024Kildaire Farm Rd18642$622,32716,892 Sq.Ft.6/9/2025Maynard Rd34332$500,4026,140 Sq.Ft.2/5/2025Queensferry Rd18343$1,175,0953,830 Sq.Ft.5/21/2025Rosepine Dr16243$603,7092,392 Sq.Ft.2/15/2025Walnut St16332$598,79819,623 Sq.Ft.6/3/2025Waterford Lake Dr16122$366,4871,690 Sq.Ft.5/29/2025All Streets in Cary, North Carolina
Dittfield Pl853$1,027,7143,612 Sq.Ft.1/2/2019Divot Ln643$1,437,6673,697 Sq.Ft.1/29/2024Dixieland Trl443$924,5003,394 Sq.Ft.7/27/2023Dixon Ave4833$672,3332,677 Sq.Ft.10/28/2024Dockside Pl342$426,0001,563 Sq.Ft.5/23/2012Doddridge Ln5944$581,4002,336 Sq.Ft.1/17/2025Dogwood Tree Ln2N/AN/AN/A13,029 Sq.Ft.4/14/2023Dometh Ct543$890,4003,148 Sq.Ft.2/13/2024Dominion Hill Dr5053$1,196,4884,163 Sq.Ft.6/11/2025Dominion Oak Cir1N/AN/AN/A287,321 Sq.Ft.11/16/2015Donaldson Ct3622$260,8061,224 Sq.Ft.3/28/2023Donaldson Dr722$265,3331,213 Sq.Ft.11/16/2023Donna Pl2632$588,1152,173 Sq.Ft.6/2/2025Dorchester Pines Ct1543$611,1332,693 Sq.Ft.3/21/2022Doric Ct2043$1,148,4003,304 Sq.Ft.4/12/2024Dorothy Dr732$467,2862,103 Sq.Ft.1/12/2023Dorset Dr732$491,1431,756 Sq.Ft.7/24/2024Douty Ct554$1,403,6005,386 Sq.Ft.10/13/2017Dove Cottage Ln10733$384,8001,770 Sq.Ft.3/24/2025Dovershire Ct843$721,0002,692 Sq.Ft.6/18/2014Dowell Dr3132$574,7671,843 Sq.Ft.3/7/2025Dowington Ln4722$661,6172,151 Sq.Ft.10/4/2024Down East Pl1043$744,1003,025 Sq.Ft.12/26/2024Downing Forest Pl1943$860,2113,567 Sq.Ft.5/30/2025Downing Glen Dr943$705,7142,657 Sq.Ft.10/22/2020Doylin Dr2733$520,7782,064 Sq.Ft.6/6/2025Dozier Way3653$809,9123,296 Sq.Ft.3/18/2025Drakeford Dr653$813,8333,432 Sq.Ft.7/31/2020Drakewood Pl2643$775,4003,359 Sq.Ft.6/30/2023Drawbridge Ln2842$609,8212,374 Sq.Ft.4/11/2025Draymore Way3943$1,202,7693,352 Sq.Ft.2/28/2025Dresden Meadow Ct1253$1,204,0834,334 Sq.Ft.8/9/2021Drexelbrook Ct532$605,0002,213 Sq.Ft.11/8/2017Drummond Pl3721$266,194786 Sq.Ft.4/15/2025Dry Ave2742$720,6964,290 Sq.Ft.1/8/2025Drysdale Ct1543$759,0672,967 Sq.Ft.3/13/2024Drywood Pl2333$524,9092,134 Sq.Ft.2/13/2025Dub Ct432$502,0001,723 Sq.Ft.9/1/2019Dublin Woods Dr2743$823,1153,004 Sq.Ft.1/30/2025Duckhead Pt653$1,568,5004,453 Sq.Ft.1/30/2025Duck Mill Cir2823$390,7861,623 Sq.Ft.11/15/2024Duckwood Ln1043$903,4003,526 Sq.Ft.10/3/2024Duden Ct1N/AN/AN/A260,715 Sq.Ft.8/13/2020Dudley Park Loop1N/A1N/A269,702 Sq.Ft.4/24/2019Dumbarton Ct943$1,789,3334,503 Sq.Ft.8/29/2024Dumbledore Ct1143$801,6002,949 Sq.Ft.11/8/2022Dumnonia Ct542$668,2002,536 Sq.Ft.8/27/2004Dunbar Ct1232$457,6671,757 Sq.Ft.6/10/2025Dunblane Ct732$386,4291,484 Sq.Ft.11/9/2020Duncan Hill Ct1743$613,3852,870 Sq.Ft.3/16/2022Duncansby Ct2343$1,708,3044,264 Sq.Ft.3/1/2022Duncan Vale Way1N/AN/AN/A66,034 Sq.Ft.12/30/2009Dundalk Way3832$428,4211,805 Sq.Ft.5/30/2025Dundee Ct1453$1,389,7144,055 Sq.Ft.4/11/2025Dunedin Ct2753$2,180,4075,329 Sq.Ft.9/6/2024Dungarven Loop2033$576,0532,400 Sq.Ft.11/28/2023Dunhagan Pl3632$456,6941,637 Sq.Ft.12/3/2024Dunnellon Ln2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/ADunnet Ct432$432,7501,310 Sq.Ft.3/31/2017Dunsford Pl1242$509,2502,081 Sq.Ft.3/31/2023Durham Rd10N/A2$446,0007,672 Sq.Ft.2/8/2019Durington Pl4042$584,2752,582 Sq.Ft.8/12/2024Dursley Way953$804,6253,053 Sq.Ft.11/12/2021Duryer Ct543$726,4003,175 Sq.Ft.3/18/2019Dutchess Dr3342$549,3031,991 Sq.Ft.3/7/2025Dutton Ct1743$556,0002,218 Sq.Ft.5/5/2022Duxbury Dr1943$666,9442,457 Sq.Ft.3/20/2024Dynasty Dr6932$446,7211,673 Sq.Ft.2/29/2024Eagle Ct843$762,8752,318 Sq.Ft.10/1/2020Eagle Meadow Ct1243$1,222,9174,093 Sq.Ft.8/18/2023Eaglesham Way1233$565,5832,112 Sq.Ft.8/24/2023Eagles Nest Ct542$505,6001,914 Sq.Ft.4/20/2022Eagle Swoop Ct743$525,1432,023 Sq.Ft.3/29/2021Earhart Cir632$587,3331,924 Sq.Ft.7/22/2012Earnscliff Ct532$644,6002,246 Sq.Ft.6/11/2024Easton Grey Loop3532$511,7141,444 Sq.Ft.5/13/2025Eaton Pl943$1,469,2503,673 Sq.Ft.10/7/2021Echo Pass Ct543$736,0002,817 Sq.Ft.5/17/2016Echowood Ln843$915,6253,393 Sq.Ft.10/20/2016Ecklin Ln853$1,129,2503,321 Sq.Ft.4/5/2021Eclipse Dr1N/AN/AN/A186,745 Sq.Ft.5/10/2022Ederlee Dr8N/AN/AN/AN/A11/15/2017Edgehill Pkwy1832$378,9091,512 Sq.Ft.8/12/2024Edgelake Pl1253$1,022,2734,035 Sq.Ft.3/25/2025Edgemore Ave4443$948,2863,201 Sq.Ft.5/22/2025Edgerock Cove Ct1154$891,1004,126 Sq.Ft.1/12/2024Edinburgh Dr4243$1,926,6005,461 Sq.Ft.10/25/2023Edinburgh South Dr9N/AN/AN/A48,137 Sq.Ft.10/21/2024Edmonton Ct643$691,0002,777 Sq.Ft.10/15/2019Ed Simmons Ct1232$574,2502,045 Sq.Ft.12/18/2018E Green Forest Dr2N/A2$403,000N/A10/30/1986Elan Hall Rd1843$1,127,6004,405 Sq.Ft.10/22/2021Eldridge Loop4722$681,4262,220 Sq.Ft.2/26/2024Electra Dr3932$473,1541,649 Sq.Ft.12/22/2023Elevate Cir1N/AN/AN/A414,214 Sq.Ft.10/16/2018Elgin Ct243$569,0002,468 Sq.Ft.12/10/2019Elkton Green Ct1343$942,5383,287 Sq.Ft.3/9/2022Ellisview Dr2833$705,6792,345 Sq.Ft.3/16/2025Ellsworth Pl2332$412,1301,384 Sq.Ft.4/4/2022Ellynn Dr6243$585,8202,379 Sq.Ft.5/21/20253441 Beech Mountain Pkwy #E6Banner Elk, NC 28604
Estimated Value $542,000
Living Area 1,456 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 2
Year Built 2006
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Multiple
APN 1859-05-18-3399-00005-06
Subdivision Klonteska Bldg 5(E) Unit 6 Condo
School District Avery County Schools
Fernwood TrlElk Park, NC 28622
Estimated Value $2,666,000
Living Area 2,606 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 3.5
Year Built 2021
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 1930-00-56-2891-00000
Subdivision Eagles Nest Vineyard
School District Avery County Schools
376 High Country OverlookElk Park, NC 28622
Estimated Value $952,000
Living Area 2,056 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2.5
Year Built 2020
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 1930-00-78-9430-00000
Subdivision Eagles Nest Overlook
School District Avery County Schools
Talon TrlElk Park, NC 28622
Estimated Value $877,000
Living Area 3,154 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 5.5
Year Built 2022
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Corporate
APN 1930-00-72-7841-00000
Subdivision Eagles Nest Sunset
School District Avery County Schools
111 Apple Orchard LnElk Park, NC 28622
Estimated Value $430,000
Living Area 1,904 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 2002
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 1930-00-11-6080-00000
Subdivision Fall Creek Meadows
School District Avery County Schools
103 Ladys Slipper LnBeech Mountain, NC 28604
Estimated Value $1,165,000
Living Area 3,102 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 3.5
Year Built 2004
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Corporate
APN 1940-87-4588-000
Subdivision Grassy Gap High Beech Mountain
School District Watauga County Schools
111 Old Field RdBeech Mountain, NC 28604
Estimated Value $968,000
Living Area 2,880 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 4
Year Built 1982
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 1940-96-2277-000
Subdivision Grassy Gap Golf Course Beech Mountain
School District Watauga County Schools
116 Lower Grouse Ridge RdBeech Mountain, NC 28604
Estimated Value $558,000
Living Area 1,922 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 2001
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 1950-36-9629-000
Subdivision Charter Hills
School District Watauga County Schools
101 Mid Holiday LnBeech Mountain, NC 28604
Estimated Value $235,000
Living Area 900 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 2
Year Built 1972
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 1940-93-6293-040
Municipality LAUREL CREEK
School District Watauga County Schools
220 Northridge Rd #H-32Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Estimated Value $432,000
Living Area 1,428 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 2
Year Built 1971
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 1940-85-2732-030
Subdivision Northridge
School District Watauga County Schools
1058 Beech Mountain RdElk Park, NC 28622
Estimated Value $125,000
Living Area 650 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 1
Year Built 1939
Property Type Agricultural Vacant Land
Ownership Type Individual
APN 1839-00-07-8527-00000
Municipality CRANBERRY
School District Avery County Schools
101 N Pinnacle Ridge Rd #A201Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Estimated Value $375,000
Living Area 1,020 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 2
Year Built 1997
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Individual
APN 1940-75-8808-003
Subdivision Northcrest
School District Watauga County Schools
2300 Banner Elk HwyBanner Elk, NC 28604
Estimated Value $312,000
Living Area 1,344 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 1975
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Trust
APN 1849-03-04-6269-00000
Subdivision Life Estate
School District Avery County Schools
105 Spicewood LnBeech Mountain, NC 28604
Estimated Value $770,000
Living Area 2,478 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 1997
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Multiple
APN 1941-60-6014-000
Subdivision Westridge
School District Watauga County Schools
90 Lee LnElk Park, NC 28622
Estimated Value $398,000
Living Area 883 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 1
Year Built 1992
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 1839-00-24-7177-00000
Subdivision Plat 18-14
School District Avery County Schools
123 Wedling WegBeech Mountain, NC 28604
Estimated Value $640,000
Living Area 2,384 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 2.5
Year Built 1979
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Corporate
APN 1950-11-5749-000
Subdivision Skiway
School District Watauga County Schools