Luxury homes for sale in Cary

Cary, North Carolina, sits in Wake and Chatham counties and is a part of the Raleigh-Cary Metro area. The city is home to 174,000 people, making it the second largest in Wake County and the seventh largest in the state. 

Cary’s history began as a railroad town, an area that attracted people as the railroads grew and became more important. By the late 19th century, it was noted as an important educational center because it was home to the first high school in the state to be publicly funded. 

Today, Cary is home to the Research Triangle Park area, developed in 1959, and the growing technology and manufacturing sector in the area, including some of the largest privately-owned software companies in the country. Many who make the move to live in this area do so for its strong economy and job market. 

Cary is quickly growing, having experienced a population increase of over 100,000 in the last 25 years. Some of this is due to the job market, but also because of the varied outdoor recreation, good schools and annual festivals the area is noted for having each year. 

The Koka Booth Amphitheater is an outdoor concert venue noted for its location on Symphony Lake. Each year, it hosts numerous popular performances and is home to the North Carolina Symphony’s Summerfest series, outdoor movie events and the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival. Also notable in the arts is the Cary Arts Center, which hosts youth and adult ballet and community theater throughout the year. 

For those that enjoy sports, Cary is home to the North Carolina FC and North Carolina Courage, both of which are soccer teams. For baseball lovers, the city is home to the USA Baseball National Training Complex. 

For those interested in exploring the history of the area, the Page-Walker Arts and History Center, which is located on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in Cary. The Cary Heritage Museum provides a more local look at the area’s history. 

Throughout the year, a number of festivals take place in and around Cary, including the Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival each August and the Kwanzaa Festival in December. Cary also hosts the Diwali Indian Festival of Lights each October. 

One of the most notable treasures in Cary is the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve and Stevens Nature Center. It is an area with a three-mile walkway with a number of densely forested areas, beautiful overlooks and natural animal habitats. 

Cary is also a location with modern, upscale shopping and dining, with a number of local eateries and fabulous spots to consider. Shopping options exist in the downtown area as well as in Triangle Town Center & Commons, offering everything from locally owned and artisan shops to luxury and global brands. 

Cary is home to numerous neighborhoods, each with its own charm and appeal, including the Reserve, which has many homes built in the early 2000s that are large and luxurious with modern amenities and ample space. 

Another notable neighborhood is the West Cary area, noted for its larger homes and more modern construction, including in Park Ridge Estates. 

For quality service and assistance with your search for luxury properties for sale in Cary, contact an agent at Luxury Portfolio International today. Your luxury Cary, North Carolina, home is waiting.