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What's It Like In Garner, NC?

Garner, NC Homes For Sale Garner, North Carolina is a small but growing southern Wake County community that has a rich railroad history. It offers small-town charm, but also offers convenience and plenty of things to do thanks to its location at Highway 70 and I-40.



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115
Listed
67
Avg. DOM
$206.84
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$434,498
Med. List Price
115 Properties
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$320,000
Neighborhood: Cleveland Springs
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,635
Sq.Ft.
2014
Year Built
1
Day on Site
10001391
MLS
$453,885
Neighborhood: Cornwallis Landing
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,149
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
1
Day on Site
10001501
MLS
$400,000
Neighborhood: Spring Creek Estates
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,180
Sq.Ft.
2003
Year Built
1
Day on Site
10001519
MLS
$432,223
Neighborhood: Cornwallis Landing
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,042
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
1
Day on Site
10001516
MLS
$325,000
Neighborhood: Woodlands
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,379
Sq.Ft.
1983
Year Built
1
Day on Site
10001563
MLS
$368,500
Neighborhood: Staunton Meadows
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,373
Sq.Ft.
1992
Year Built
2
Days on Site
10001059
MLS
$350,000
Neighborhood: Not in a Subdivision
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,300
Sq.Ft.
1962
Year Built
2
Days on Site
10000922
MLS
$320,000
Neighborhood: Camelot
3
Beds
1F11/2
Baths
1,464
Sq.Ft.
1968
Year Built
2
Days on Site
10001153
MLS
$339,000
Neighborhood: Van Story Hills
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,053
Sq.Ft.
1974
Year Built
2
Days on Site
10001161
MLS
$389,990
Neighborhood: Exchange at 401
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,861
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
2
Days on Site
10001240
MLS
$375,000
Neighborhood: Cleveland Springs
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,351
Sq.Ft.
2015
Year Built
2
Days on Site
10001297
MLS
$299,900
Neighborhood: The Woodlands
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,488
Sq.Ft.
1985
Year Built
2
Days on Site
10001354
MLS
$375,000
Neighborhood: Hunters Mark
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,246
Sq.Ft.
2004
Year Built
7
Days on Site
10000443
MLS
$290,000
Neighborhood: Homeplace
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,149
Sq.Ft.
1918
Year Built
7
Days on Site
10000499
MLS
$375,000
Neighborhood: Tiffany Woods
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,896
Sq.Ft.
1976
Year Built
7
Days on Site
10000477
MLS
$324,999
Neighborhood: Southgate
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,148
Sq.Ft.
1990
Year Built
7
Days on Site
10000389
MLS
$445,000
Neighborhood: Southerby Bluffs
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,103
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
7
Days on Site
10000520
MLS
$364,900
Neighborhood: The Meadows at Southfort Plantation
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,849
Sq.Ft.
2004
Year Built
7
Days on Site
10000482
MLS
$359,000
Neighborhood: South Hills
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,633
Sq.Ft.
2000
Year Built
7
Days on Site
10000498
MLS
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,037
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
7
Days on Site
10000581
MLS
$426,934
Neighborhood: Cornwallis Landing
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,035
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
9
Days on Site
2518489
MLS
$519,900
Neighborhood: Turner Farms
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,348
Sq.Ft.
2003
Year Built
9
Days on Site
10000165
MLS
$395,000
Neighborhood: Van Story Hills
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,295
Sq.Ft.
1974
Year Built
17
Days on Site
2543172
MLS
$560,000
Neighborhood: The Village at Aversboro
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,410
Sq.Ft.
2008
Year Built
17
Days on Site
2543179
MLS
$491,720
Neighborhood: Cornwallis Landing
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,280
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
17
Days on Site
2543192
MLS
$515,070
Neighborhood: Cornwallis Landing
5
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
3,584
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
17
Days on Site
2543199
MLS
$425,000
Neighborhood: Cleveland Bluffs
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,663
Sq.Ft.
2017
Year Built
18
Days on Site
2543124
MLS
$325,000
Neighborhood: Van Story Hills
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,305
Sq.Ft.
1973
Year Built
22
Days on Site
2542630
MLS
$380,000
Neighborhood: South Hills
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,653
Sq.Ft.
1995
Year Built
22
Days on Site
2542688
MLS
$362,500
Neighborhood: Forest Hills
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,833
Sq.Ft.
1957
Year Built
23
Days on Site
2542358
MLS
$365,000
Neighborhood: Southgate
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,390
Sq.Ft.
1992
Year Built
24
Days on Site
2542089
MLS
$499,590
Neighborhood: Ford Meadows
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,112
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
27
Days on Site
2541765
MLS
$465,000
Neighborhood: Summers Walk
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,984
Sq.Ft.
1996
Year Built
27
Days on Site
2541782
MLS
$449,173
Neighborhood: Pierce Landing
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,605
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
28
Days on Site
2541693
MLS
$289,800
Neighborhood: Dallas Acres
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,225
Sq.Ft.
1984
Year Built
29
Days on Site
2541454
MLS
$540,133
Neighborhood: Tryon Pointe
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,997
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
29
Days on Site
2541472
MLS
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You'll Probably Love Garner If You're Looking For...

  • More Home For Your Money: Garner homes for sale tend to be more affordable than other parts of the Triangle area, and many offer the popular features and finishes home buyers are looking for.
  • Convenience to Raleigh: For those making frequent trips to Raleigh, Garner is a near-perfect location, as it’s only about 8 miles away and makes for a quick round-trip. 
  • Outdoor Activities: Outdoor enthusiasts love calling Garner home as Lake Benson provides some of the best boating and fishing in the area, while the local golf scene is thriving because of the Garner Country Club and Eagle Ridge Golf Club being situated just outside of town.
  • Big Name Shopping & Restaurants: From Target to Cabellas to Cold Stone Creamery, Garner has a variety of stores and restaurants to visit.
  • Well-liked Schools: Many Garner parents praise Garner schools, and appreciate the continued work to improve schools in Garner.
  • Local Theater: Garner’s dedication to the arts is apparent at the Garner Performing Arts Center. The GPAC offers local theater, a free art gallery, and youth theater camps.

Where is Garner, North Carolina?

Garner is located in Wake County, North Carolina. Its neighbor just to the north is Raleigh. Garner is also convenient to Cary, NC, making Garner a great place to live if you work in Raleigh or Cary. Other nearby communities include: Fuquay Varina, Holly Springs, Willow Springs, and Clayton.

Garner is in North Carolina's Piedmont, and residents enjoy easy access to the state's relaxing beaches and awe-inspiring mountains.


Top Tips For Garner NC Real Estate

Garner homes tend to be more affordable than in communities like Apex, Cary, or Wake Forest, giving Garner home buyers more property for the money.

Recent stats from 2017 show the estimated median home value in Garner to be just over $177,000, which just above the North Carolina median value of $160,300.

Buyers won’t typically find too many million dollar homes for sale in Garner, but of course there’s usually a few on the market at any given time.

Instead, most single-family homes in the area price between $100,000 and $300,000, but don’t let the price fool you. Homes in the $200,000 to $300,000 price range offer plenty of space and the kind of curb appeal you’d expect from a much more expensive home.

Many Garner, NC homes for sale are built in the area’s many desirable subdivisions. If you’re looking for a part of town that offers a true sense of community, we recommend starting your search with properties in Adams Point, Chadbourne, Dunhaven, Jamestowne, or Turner Farms.

For more information about Garner, NC homes for sale, or to schedule a private showing for an active MLS listing, give Brandon Duncan with Duncan Prime Realty a call today at (919) 808.2001!


Your Garner School Guide

Families with school age children in Garner are served by the Wake County Public School System. They manage 10 public schools in Garner, NC. Online, parents rate Garner schools well, and Garner schools have received recognition for continued improvement.

There are also 2 private schools in Garner and a number of public charter schools in neighboring communities.

Like other Triangle towns, Garner residents benefit from its proximity to well known colleges and universities including North Carolina State University, which is less than 10 miles away.

Wake Tech Community College and Strayer University are also nearby in Raleigh, NC.

Garner residents also love their local library, Southeast Regional Library, which is highly rated for its helpful staff and wonderful programs.


Getting Around Garner NC

As mentioned above, Garner is located along Highway 70, between Highway 401 and I-40. This location along major highways makes getting around Garner a breeze.

Garner is considered car dependent. However, GoRaleigh operates Route 102 from Garner to Raleigh. There is also a park-and-ride bus service available through GoTriangle.

Additionally, parks, neighborhoods, and schools in Garner are connected by an extensive network of trails, greenways, and sidewalk. This allows residents to safely walk or bike around town.

Lake Benson Walking Trail


Working In Garner NC

Garner is a great choice for anyone who wants to live and work in the same town, or anyone who works in Raleigh, Cary, or RTP, but wants more bang for their housing bucks.

The top ten employers in Garner are:

  • Wake County Public School System 
  • Food Lion
  • Walmart
  • Pergo
  • Cabela's
  • Golden State Foods
  • F&D Huebner, LLC
  • Target
  • Strategic Behavioral Health
  • Kroger

Garner NC Parks

The Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department manages over four miles of paved trails, 12 playgrounds, 12 picnic shelters, 14 athletic fields, a dog park, six tennis courts, programs for all ages, the Garner Performing Arts Center, and a boathouse on Lake Benson.

Plus, they put on several special events throughout the year including:

  • Groundhog Day
  • Eggstravaganza
  • Independence Day
  • Carnaval Latino
  • Trick-or-Treat the Trails
  • Light Up Main
  • Christmas Parade

Don't Miss These Garner NC Attractions

Conundrum Escapes

Gather your friends and race against the clock to complete your objective and escape!
Location: 41-A Technology Drive Garner NC 27529
Visit Website: http://conundrumescapes.com/

Lake Benson ParkLake Benson

This 64-acre park at Lake Benson offers large open spaces, 1.8 miles of trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and seasonal fishing and boating. This park is also where some community events are held such as outdoor movies and the Spring Eggstravaganza.
Location: 921 Buffaloe Rd. Garner NC
Visit Website: Lake Benson Park

Rush Hour Karting

No matter the weather, this indoor, high speed karting facility offers European designed karts that go nearly 40 MPH on a 1/3 mile track. After racing, grab a beer and some bar food at the sports bar overlooking the track.
Location: 5335 Raynor Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Visit Website: http://www.rushhourkarting.com/


Best Restaurants In Garner

Moon Runners Saloon

This local favorite for food and drinks specializes in moonshine inspired cocktails. Online reviewers rave about the burgers, ribs, and, of course, moonshine!
Location: 1506 US Hwy 70 W Garner NC
Visit Website: Moon Runners Saloon

Alexander’s Mediterranean Cuisine

"PHENOMENAL" "Fantastic" and "Best food in Garner" are what you'll read when you look this place up online. This Mediterranean restaurant is a local favorite serving up great food, excellent service, and live music.
Location: 263 Timber Dr Garner NC
Visit Website: Alexander’s Mediterranean Cuisine

Angie’s Restaurant

Opened by a waitress with her own customer following, Angie’s Restaurant is a great place to get delicious food and great service without paying a fortune.
Location: 1340 W Garner Rd Garner NC
Visit Website: Angie’s Restaurant


Garner NC: Then & Now

Back in 1847, Garner was chosen as the location for a station on the North Carolina Railroad between Goldsboro and Charlotte, which of course is what initially jump started growth in the area.

Since then, Garner, NC has developed into a popular Raleigh suburb for home buyers looking for small-town charm in a picturesque setting.

According to population estimates from 2014, Garner has a population of 27,814, but it’s pretty evident that number continues to grow year-in and year-out.

Since 2000, Garner’s population has risen over 50% and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down. Home values in Garner, NC aren’t quite as high as other surrounding communities, and the local school system here has a wonderful reputation, making it the ideal place for home buyers looking for room to grow.

In fact, according to the 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Garner’s top employer was the Wake County Public School System, so it truly is one of those communities that revolves around the local schools and school-related functions.

Garner NC Stats:

  • Population: 28,053 as of 2015
  • Median Age: 38.2
  • Avg Commute Time: 23.7 mins
  • Median Family Income: $68,118

Accolades For Garner, NC

  • January 2017: Named #10 Best Suburb to Live in NC by Niche
  • 2014: Playful City USA Designee
  • 2013: Winner of National Civic League All American City Award