Best Neighborhoods in Wendell, NC

Wendell, NC is a beautiful town in Eastern Wake County that’s still small enough to have that “small town feel.” This guide, focusing on the “best neighborhoods in Wendell NC,” provides a comprehensive look at the top areas, including house sizes and other key details.

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Best Neighborhoods in Wendell NC: A Detailed Overview

Wendell Falls $250K – $1.2M

Wendell Falls is truly the heart of Wendell. Developed by Newland Communities, a developer known for creating beautiful communities with social activities and resort style amenities. You can often find locals gathered at the on site Farmhouse Cafe. Other amenities include pool, lake pavilion with lakeside trails, a dog park, multiple community parks and an on staff activities director. In addition to the 10 miles of walking trails, walk to dinner at Parkside restaurant, or Don Betos Tacos and Tequila, dessert at Jeremiahs Italian Ice, or do your grocery shopping at Publix all right in Wendell Falls. Find homes for sale in Wendell Falls.

Housing Types: Townhouses, single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,500 to 5,200 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from shared outdoor spaces to ¼ acres.
Amenities: Clubhouse, resort style saltwater pool, indoor and outdoor workout center, onsite cafe, firepits, outdoor hammocks, mini amphitheater
HOA Fees: ~$100/month
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2015 through 2023.
Walkability: Sidewalks, 10+ miles of hiking and biking trails

The Woods of Blair Hill $400s – $500s

If you need a little more space than you can get in Wendell Falls, you might like the Woods of Blair Hill. These nicely appointed homes sit on larger lots at an affordable price a mile and a half from downtown Wendell. Find homes for sale in The Woods of Blair Hill.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 2,000 to 3,200 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Averaging ½ acre.
Amenities: Wooded lots with mature trees, private back yards
HOA Fees: $25/month
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2013 through 2018.
Walkability: Not walkable

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Pepper Pointe $400s

Have you always wanted to live in a historic small town, but enjoy the benefits of a modern home? Pepper Pointe is a SUPER cute neighborhood tucked away in downtown Wendell! Just half a mile to Bearded Bee Brewery, Carters Baking Company, and the Wendell General Store, where you can grab your favorite ice cream cone flavor. Find homes for sale in Pepper Pointe.

Housing Types: Single family
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,900 to 2,400 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: ~.2 acres.
Amenities: Near downtown Wendell
HOA Fees: N/A
Age of Homes: Mostly built in the mid-2000s.
Walkability: Walkable to downtown Wendell

Edgemont Landing $300K – $440K

Edgemont landing is the perfect combination of affordability, great location and fantastic amenities. You don’t often find all of those in an entry level neighborhood! Situated halfway between Wendell and Knightdale and just a couple miles from highway 264, Edgemont landing offers the convenience in a well appointed community with a pool, clubhouse, playground, community lake and walking trails. Find homes for sale in Edgemont Landing.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,500 to 3,100 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from .1 to .3 acres.
Amenities: Pool, clubhouse, playground, community lake, walking trail
HOA Fees: $56/month
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2008 through 2019.
Walkability: sidewalks, unpaved walking trail around perimeter of neighborhood

Woodlands of Timberlake $300s

These adorable cottages are both affordable and pretty! Just a mile from downtown Wendell and 4 miles from downtown Zebulon gives you the best of both towns! Find homes for sale in Woodlands of Timberlake.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,500 to 2,100 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from .1 to .4 acres.
Amenities: None
HOA Fees: N/A
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2007 through 2016.
Walkability: Walkable to downtown Wendell, sidewalks

Deerfield $250K – $400K

The Deerfield community is a charming, affordable little enclave with sunny green yards. Fantastic in town Wendell location, less than a mile from downtown. There are no sidewalks but you can walk through residential streets to get to the Wendell Community Library. Find homes for sale in Deerfield.

Housing Types: Single family homes
House Sizes: Typically range from 1,200 to 2,000 sq ft.
Lot Sizes: Ranging from .2 to ½ acres.
Amenities: Walkable to downtown Wendell
HOA Fees: N/A
Age of Homes: Mostly built from 1985 through 2006.
Walkability: Walkable to downtown Wendell, public library