Five Points

Five Points in Raleigh, NC is a collection of neighborhoods located around the intersection of Glenwood Avenue, Fairview, and Whitaker Mill. The five neighborhoods that are considered to make up Five Points are Bloomsbury, Vanguard Park, Hayes Barton, Georgetown, and Roanoke Park. The subdivisions of Villa Park, Oxford Park, and White Oak Forest may also be considered in the Five Points area.

History of Five Points

This historic Raleigh neighborhood was established during the 1920s. When it was first built, Five Points was an incredibly popular residential community in Wake County. Today, Five Points is still a high-demand neighborhood, particularly among young couples and first-time home buyers. Homes in this neighborhood reflect the building styles popular at the time, including Spanish Colonial, Craftsman Bungalow, English Cottage, French Revival, Modernist and more. Additionally, the National Register of Historic Places officially recognizes four of the five neighborhoods in Five Points. Continue reading to learn more about this well-known Raleigh neighborhood.

Home Features

Properties in the Five Points subdivision of Raleigh, NC tend to range from $400,000 to $1,000,000. These homes generally have anywhere from 1,000 to 3,200 square feet of living space. While home features vary by individual homes and neighborhoods, interested Wake County home buyers will find such luxurious features reflected in the higher-end price tags such as:

• Granite countertops
• Screened-in porches
• Basement and attic space

Nearby Attractions

In addition to its well-built, spacious homes, Five Points is popular because of its incredible location. This community is very walkable, with many shopping and dining options close by. Additionally, Five Points is conveniently located near I-40, meaning you will only be a short drive away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the Research Triangle Park Area. We have highlighted some places to check out below:

• Rialto Theater
• Lake Raleigh
• Raleigh Farmers Market
• Carolina Country Club

Schools

The Five Points area is served by the top-performing Wake County Public School system. Younger residents of the Five Points community will be districted to attend the following public schools:

• Broughton High School
• Daniels Middle School
• Underwood Elementary School

As always, be sure to confirm zoning with the district!

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