Residents of Holly Springs, NC can rightfully brag about the merits of their town. In 2007, Holly Springs made the Money Magazine Best Places to Live list. Nosed between the towns of Cary, Apex and Fuquay-Varina, the town has very reasonable land prices and has been able to realize substantial, meaningful growth in recent years. These factors have made Holly Springs NC real estate a prime investment and a great living space for those businesses and new residents who appreciate the growth appeal.
The most sought-after community in the town is the Sunset Ridge Golf Community. There are currently no new home sites available in this community – a fact that prompted the development of the new Sunset Oaks community two miles away. The sister housing communities offer resort style water parks, racquet and swim clubs, sizeable top-rated golf courses and nearby shopping and schools. The Sunset Ridge and Sunset Oaks communities are select among neighborhoods, with the average home cost at slightly more than $500,000.
Holly Springs NC real estate should not be judged solely by the Sunset properties, though. This might make home ownership seem an impossibility to newcomers. Although it is true that the median income for Holly Springs residents is $81,115 and you can expect to pay an average of $242,785 for a new home, there are many other living options to consider at a much less expensive price.
Commercial interests received a boost in Holly Springs NC real estate with the 2006 announcement that Novartis, a vaccine manufacturing facility, would build a plant in the town and begin production by 2011. The arrival of Warp Technologies, a textile company in the late 1980s doubled the tax base in Holly Springs from $8 million to $16 million. The Novartis addition is expected to bring 350 more jobs and lots of new growth to the area.
Growth and progress have always been good indicators in small towns. Holly Springs welcomes this growth, but wants to manage it responsibly. Town leaders have been encouraging new business development downtown, which they envision becoming the central hub for weekend and leisure life. They want enough activity to make residents want to park their cars and walk to all downtown destinations.
Despite the posh housing communities springing up in suburban Holly Springs, there is a keen interest to preserve open space and control new development. Parrish Womble Park and Bass Lake Park provide opportunities for fishing, nature trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. The Town Hall in downtown Holly Springs has only been in existence for nine years to accommodate the approximate 18,000 residents of the town.
Holly Springs NC real estate is not the only town in the area to achieve the honor or being named a best place to live. The town of Apex received the honor this year by coming in at number 44. The quiet southern charm of these towns has been a huge attraction to families. As a bonus, the capital city of Raleigh and Research Triangle Park are close for more activities on the weekend and a brief work commute.
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