Cary Homes with Playground Community Features

Cary Homes with Playground Community Features

Welcome to Cary, North Carolina, a charming town that perfectly blends suburban tranquility with vibrant urban amenities. Nestled in the heart of the Research Triangle, Cary is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, top-notch schools, and a strong sense of community. With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Cary has evolved into one of the most sought-after places to live in the state, offering a high quality of life and an abundance of recreational opportunities.

For families seeking a nurturing environment, Cary is home to several neighborhoods that feature homes with playground community amenities. Imagine stepping outside your door to find well-maintained playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking trails—all designed to foster a sense of community and encourage outdoor activities. These neighborhoods are perfect for families with children, providing a safe and engaging space for kids to play and make lifelong friends.

Cary's commitment to green spaces is evident in its numerous parks and recreational facilities. Residents can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to sports and community events. The town's vibrant arts scene, coupled with its proximity to the bustling cities of Raleigh and Durham, means that residents have access to a wealth of cultural experiences, dining options, and shopping venues.

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or seeking a family-friendly community, Cary, NC, offers a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and charm. Discover your dream home in this enchanting town, where community spirit thrives and every day feels like a new adventure!

Newest Cary Homes with Playground Community Features

$1,185,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10192150 MLS
Welcome to this beautifully updated home nestled on a private .5-acre cul-de-sac lot, offering an exceptional backyard retreat with an expansive deck and storage shed. Inside, the open-concept layout creates an easy flow between the kitchen and family room, with hardwood floors throughout the entire first floor, stairs, and second-floor hallway. The updated white kitchen features quartz countertops, while the entire interior has been freshly painted and showcases all-new lighting throughout. The fabulous sunroom provides additional living space with a finished stone floor and is wired for surround sound, making it an inviting space to relax or entertain. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat with a fantastic bedroom and beautifully updated bath. Three additional bedrooms plus a bonus provide plenty of flexibility for bedrooms, guests, an office, or recreation space. The secondary bathrooms have been completely renovated. Outside, enjoy the privacy of the expansive backyard and deck, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the peaceful setting. Located in a wonderful community with amenities including a pool and playground, plus neighborhood walkability. A fantastic combination of space, updates, privacy, and location

607 Walcott Way, Cary
$695,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10192077 MLS
A rare opportunity for a beautifully maintained corner lot home in Lochmere Village! This property features over 2,700 sqft with many updates including a recently renovated kitchen, new carpet, new lighting throughout, and much more! The updated kitchen includes quartz countertops, tile backsplash, large undermount sink, and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen overlooks the large family room with gas fireplace and comfortable breakfast nook perfect for being all together. The sunroom is great additional space for a home office or retreat with tall windows, tile plank flooring, and access to the back deck. This home offers both open and defined spaces with a formal dining room and living room area. Upstairs features a spacious primary suite with double tray ceiling, dual vanities, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and large walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms both feature walk-in closets as well. The large bonus room upstairs could easily be converted into a fourth bedroom with direct access to over 200+ sqft of walk-in attic space! Outside will not disappoint, on a flat, corner lot you have use of both a spacious front and backyard with large deck perfect for entertaining. Home is nestled at the corner of a cul-de-sac allowing for a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle. Located in Lochmere Village, this home allows you access to wonderful amenities including mature trees, miles of walking and biking trails, two community pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and much more! Conveniently located to everything you could need in Cary and the Triangle, minutes from Waverly Place Shopping Center, Crossroads, healthcare, your choice of grocery stores, and easy highway access. Don't miss this rare Cary opportunity!

108 Marvista Ct, Cary
$1,100,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10191843 MLS
Lochmere living, cul-de-sac calm, and an independent apartment already tucked below. 314 Highlands Bluffs Drive unfolds across 4,435 square feet and three levels, with 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, and a 2-car garage, all with enough golf-community energy to tee up your next chapter. At the core, sightlines flow from the kitchen straight into the family room and a sun-drenched breakfast nook, where walls of windows frame the private wooded backyard. Cooking in this central spot means never stepping away from the conversation, or the views. Quartz counters and a breakfast bar keep the space functional, while overhead, a vaulted, skylit ceiling washes the nook in natural light. Upstairs, the primary suite stretches out with a generous walk-in closet and its own sitting room. Every bathroom basks in sunshine through a skylight of its own, a gentle head start for your circadian rhythm each morning. The apartment lives one level down, a fully finished in-law suite entirely on its own terms, reached by a main-floor chairlift, with a kitchen, bonus room, bedroom, bath, a private patio, and generous storage spaces, including laundry access through an adjoining mechanical room. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully modernized, the home pairs custom touches like tray ceilings, crown molding, and a fireplace with meaningful updates. Fresh paint inside and out, updated lighting, quartz-topped vanities, whole-house water filtration, smart thermostats, and Google Fiber — leaving nothing much to check off your list before you settle in. While 3 distinct sitting areas invite you outside in every season, mature hardwoods turn the landscape vivid shades of color, drawing wildlife along with them. Lochmere layers in lakes, trails, pools, tennis, and golf, all just steps from your door. Minutes away, Cary's Fenton district serves up chef-driven cuisines, boutique shopping, and rooftop bars, plus seasonal favorites like summer concerts and winter ice skating. Round it out with Waverly Place, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, Koka Booth Amphitheatre's live outdoor performances, and Downtown Cary Park - always somewhere new to explore, right from your home.

314 Highlands Bluffs Dr, Cary
$545,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10191755 MLS
End-unit townhome with abundant natural light, and a screened porch with a gas fireplace make this this three-level Cary townhome stand out! The home combines flexible living space with an open, modern design. The main level located on the second floor centers around a bright white kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, two ovens, tile backsplash, and a large island with generous seating. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the dining and living areas, creating an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. Just beyond the main living space, enjoy the screened porch highlighted by a floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace—a distinctive extension of the living area with views of the surrounding green space and community pond. On the third floor is the spacious primary suite that offers a tray ceiling, abundant natural light, dual vanities, and a tiled walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for guests, work-from-home space, or hobbies. An attached 2-car garage completes the package. The first floor has a full bathroom and bedroom allowing flex space for guest suite, in-law suite or office. Located in Cary's Channing Park community with convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation, and major routes, 720 Channing Park Circle offers the extra light and privacy of an end unit along with space that's increasingly hard to find in townhome living.

720 Channing Park Cir, Cary
$995,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10191651 MLS
Welcome to Blackstone in Amberly, an impressive BASEMENT home offering approximately 4,480 sq.ft., with 5 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths. Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this spacious home combines an exceptionally flexible floor plan with a private wooded setting. The light-filled Main level features high ceilings, fresh interior paint, new lighting, new ceiling fans and new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the basement. A Main-Floor Bedroom with an adjacent Full Bath provides an ideal space for guests. Generous living and entertaining areas flow into the eat-in-Kitchen with a center Island with seating. A separate Dining room creating an inviting setting for gatherings both large and small and office/study. Upstairs, the spacious Primary Suite and additional Bedrooms offer plenty of room for everyone. The finished Basement adds versatility for recreation, a media room, fitness area, hobbies, entertaining or guest accommodations. Step outside to the huge new deck overlooking a private backyard bordered by woods, offering a peaceful backdrop for morning coffee, outdoor dining and relaxing with friends. Additional recent improvements include a new roof, fresh landscaping and numerous updated finishes throughout. Amberly is known for its resort-style lifestyle, featuring a Residents Club, two pools, fitness center, basketball courts, swim team, camps, playgrounds, community events and miles of walking and greenway trails. Ideally located in West Cary's desirable 27519 ZIP code with convenient access to I-540, RTP, RDU International Airport, shopping, dining, recreation and neighboring Apex, Durham and Chapel Hill. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy abundant space, extensive updates, basement living and a private wooded homesite in one of Cary's most amenity-rich communities.

213 Slate Blue Pl, Cary
$545,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10190784 MLS
Like-New End-Unit Townhome in West Cary | 4BR | 3.5BA | 2-Car Garage Light-filled and move-in ready, this like-new end-unit townhome is ideally located in desirable Channing Park, directly across from Panther Creek High School. The open-concept second level features vinyl plank flooring throughout, with a spacious kitchen showcasing a gas range, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and oversized island, seamlessly connecting to the dining area and generous family room. A convenient half bath completes this level. The first floor offers a bedroom with a full bath, while the third floor features three bedrooms and two full baths. Additional highlights include 3-zone HVAC, 2-car garage, refrigerator, washer & dryer, and installed curtains that convey with the home. Community amenities include a playground and greenway trail running through the neighborhood. Conveniently located near RTP, RDU, I-540, Hwy 55, UNC Wellness Center, shopping, dining, and more.

1328 Channing Park Cir, Cary
$925,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10190786 MLS
Welcome to this exceptional five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath single-family residence nestled in The Peninsula at Amberly, Cary. This home offers abundant space across its thoughtfully designed layout, providing room for multiple living areas and guest accommodations. The property sits on a private lot backing up to neighborhood HOA owned property, offering generous outdoor space to enjoy. With two garage stalls and a well-appointed floor plan, this residence accommodates modern living with practicality and comfort in mind. Discover the lifestyle opportunity this home presents in The Peninsula at Amberly community.

120 Painted Turtle Ln, Cary
$499,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10190339 MLS ⋅ Lennar BLDG.
Welcome to this stunning 2-story end-unit townhome located in the highly desirable Amberly community in West Cary. Featuring an open-concept floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with 2-car garage, this home offers both comfort and style. The main floor showcases luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, a spacious family room and dining area, and a gourmet kitchen featuring 42" white cabinetry, white quartz countertops, a large center island, gas cooktop, and ample pantry space. The primary bedroom features a tray ceiling for added elegance. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath with double vanity, and a laundry room with a freestanding sink complete the second floor. Top wake county schools, Convenient to RTP, RDU, Parkside Commons Shopping/Dining, UNC Wellness Center and I-540.The Amenities in Amberly include a 16acre lake, Residents Club, 2 pools, waterslides, fitness center, walking trails and gym included.

845 Bristol Bridge Dr, Cary
$870,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10190231 MLS
Welcome to a home where Southern charm, thoughtful design and a standout West Cary location come together. Set far from busy roads, between a low-traffic neighborhood street and a quiet rear alley in the heart of Carpenter Village, this custom 4-bedroom home greets you with mature landscaping and a classic double front porch. You arrive up a brick stairwell beneath a sheltering canopy of tall crepe myrtle trees—an entrance that immediately feels warm and welcoming. An inviting, high-ceilinged foyer is flanked by two sets of fifteen-pane French doors. To your left is a richly designed study, library, dining room or office with a dramatic decorative fireplace, custom lighting, more than a dozen hidden compartments and expansive hand-painted faux cherry shelving and cabinets that can hold 800+ books or collections of any kind. Across the foyer is a versatile office, living room or flex space. A hallway with a half-bath leads into the heart of the home: a spacious, light-filled open-concept living area. On your right, a large sunlit family room features built-in cabinets and shelving flanking a wide Georgian-styled gas fireplace with white marble accents. Large windows and a glass-paned doorway give views of the back yard from a dining area which flows seamlessly into the kitchen. Built for daily life and entertaining, the kitchen in this home features quartz counters, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, warm cabinetry, a pantry closet with ample shelving and a butler's pantry with sink. Ten-foot ceilings, crown molding and hardwood floors run through the main living spaces. The second floor owner's suite features a spacious bedroom with a high ceiling framed in crown molding. A short hall between his-and-hers walk-in closets lead to a bath with dual vanities, garden tub, separate shower and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms with built-in closets, a full bath and a dedicated laundry room with utility sink complete this level. Then discover the home's hidden gem: an impressive third-floor retreat featuring a huge recreation room and office or hobby area. Whether envisioned as a home theater, game room, fitness space, creative studio, guest area or work-from-home haven, this flexible level gives you room to live exactly the way you want. Custom exposed ceiling beams built with wood reclaimed from a local 100-year-old barn add character and include hidden shelving at the back. Eave-access doors on the second and third floors and a massive attic with built-in shelving deliver exceptional storage. The insulated two-car garage is conveniently tucked into the back of the home and has room for vehicles, tools and project space. Beyond the interior, the front porch and balcony enable you two levels to relax while watching the sun fall behind neighboring homes or looking down the street toward the 22-acre scenic lake. A screened porch at the back of the home invites you to slow down and enjoy private, peaceful views of the beautifully landscaped backyard and nearby common area. Life in Carpenter Village means more than a beautiful home—it means living in a master-planned, walkable neighborhood of tree-lined streets showcasing a blend of rural heritage with modern amenities. Enjoy the community pool, paved walking and biking paths around the lake and wooded common areas, gazebos, tennis courts, a volleyball court and multiple playgrounds all near the quiet of your own residential retreat. Groceries are a walk or bike ride away; shopping, dining, the West Cary Library, highly ranked West Cary schools, Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport are minutes from the door. A rare opportunity to enjoy comfort, privacy and prime living in Cary, North Carolina, an area which ranks highly for overall livability, being named the best place to live in North Carolina by U.S. News.

113 Laurel Wreath Ln, Cary
$879,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10190108 MLS
**Welcome Home to Exceptional Cary Living | Toll Brothers| 5 Bedrooms | 4 Full Baths | Corner Lot | Wooded Backyard|Green Level High School.** Welcome to 435 Gartrell Way, a beautifully upgraded Toll Brothers home offering the perfect blend of thoughtful design, spacious living, family-friendly amenities, and an unbeatable Cary location. Situated on a desirable corner lot with a wooded backyard, this 5-bedroom, 4-full-bath home offers privacy, space, and a wonderful setting for creating lasting family memories. From the moment you arrive, the home's upgraded design and quality Toll Brothers craftsmanship are sure to impress. The spacious and versatile floor plan provides room for everyone, and every day living. Step outside and discover one of the home's standout features—a large, oversized deck overlooking the wooded backyard. It's an ideal space for morning coffee, outdoor entertaining, or watching the kids play while enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings. The community offers an exceptional lifestyle for families, with amenities designed for both fun and connection. Enjoy a large swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and scenic walking trails right within the community. Whether it's summer days at the pool, an afternoon tennis match, a walk along the trails, or kids enjoying the playground, there are plenty of ways to stay active and make memories close to home. Great schools, a welcoming neighborhood, and everyday convenience make this location especially appealing for families. Conveniently located near Green Level High School and within the highly sought-after Wake County Public School System, this home offers an excellent setting for children to learn, grow, and build friendships, this location makes daily life easier while giving your family more time to enjoy what matters most. 435 Gartrell Way is more than a beautiful home—it's a place to grow, connect, and create memories. From the upgraded design and corner-lot setting to the oversized deck, wooded backyard, excellent community amenities, and desirable Cary location, this home is ready to welcome its next family. Come experience the lifestyle, comfort, and community this exceptional home has to offer!

435 Gartrell Way, Cary
$599,500
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10189299 MLS
Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this inviting home features hardwood floors throughout the main level and a bright, comfortable floor plan. Recent improvements include a HVAC system in 2026, plush carpet on the stairs and second floor and freshly repainted white kitchen cabinetry both in 2025, a roof in 2020. The kitchen offers stainless appliances, granite countertops, beautiful white cabinetry, a center island with bar seating, stone backsplash, crown molding, recessed lighting, pantry, and a sunny breakfast area with a door leading to the patio. The family room features a fireplace flanked by bookcases, crown molding, a wall of windows providing plenty of natural light, and a ceiling fan with light. A separate dining room with crown molding and a convenient powder room complete the main level. Upstairs, the spacious owners bedroom welcomes you through double doors and features a tray ceiling, ceiling fan with light, and an en-suite bath with a double granite vanity, tiled shower, and custom walk-in closet. The second floor also offers a versatile loft, two nice-size secondary bedrooms that share a hall bath, a laundry room, and the newly installed carpet for a fresh, move-in-ready feel. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a covered front porch, covered back patio, stone patio with a firepit, and lush landscaping, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. An attached garage adds everyday convenience, while the cul-de-sac location offers less through traffic. Twin Lakes amenities include a community pool, tennis, playground, sand volleyball, and greenway. Conveniently located near Wegmans, McCrimmon Corners and Stone Creek Village shopping and dining, Morrisville Community Park, RDU International Airport, and Hwy 55, Hwy 54, and I-540 for easy commuting!

554 Front Ridge Dr, Cary
$925,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10189112 MLS
A rare opportunity in Amberly Glen! The private backyard backs to wooded trees, providing a beautiful natural backdrop and an added sense of privacy and tranquility...a rare find within the community! When you walk in, an abundance of natural light fills the main level, complemented by LVP flooring and elegant finishes throughout. At the heart of the home, the bright white chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, a gas cooktop, and large kitchen island...perfect for everyday living and effortless entertaining! Step outside to the expansive screened porch, a peaceful extension of the living space overlooking the serene backyard. A main-level guest suite with a full bath offers privacy and flexibility for visitors or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite featuring a spa-like bath with a separate shower and tub, plus two oversized walk-in closets. Three generously sized secondary bedrooms and a versatile loft provide plenty of space. Located within top-rated Wake County schools, Amberly offers an incredible lifestyle with resort-style amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, kids' summer camps, soccer field, indoor basketball court, pickleball courts, and more. Enjoy live music and community events at the Amberly Courtyard, along with a local taproom, coffee shop, and neighborhood gathering spots all within a short WALKING distance from home. Within 5 mins drive are Publix, Harris Teeter, Whole Foods, Lifetime Fitness, movie theater, Target and more! With its prime Cary location and exceptional amenities, it's easy to see why Amberly is consistently recognized as one of Cary's most desirable neighborhoods.

332 White Iris Lp, Cary
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