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Active 55+ and Seniors

With its moderate climate, affordable cost of living and excellent medical care, our region is a popular place to retire. North Carolina ranks 9th nationally in residents who are 65 and older, and within five years 1 in 5 residents will be at least 65.

At Local Market Realty, we are dedicated to serving the older members of our community, whether they are selling their home or buying something new. Both Michele Burris and Sue Fox are certified as Seniors Real Estate Specialists, and between us we have 35 years of experience.

Each year, we help people from around the country retire to beautiful homes in Chapel Hill, Cary, Durham, Chatham County and the surrounding areas. There are many thriving Active 55+ communities here, featuring both new construction and resales of homes. We know them all, as well as the well-regarded network of independent and assisted-living homes in our area.

Even if you are interested in buying a new home in a development, it pays to use a buyer’s agent. We are strong advocates for our buyers, and we hold the builder accountable to make sure you get the home you want at a fair price. With years of experience in new construction, we can help you secure the precise floor plan, lot, and any changes you need, as well as the best price. Sometimes we can even negotiate extras like appliance packages and other upgrades, depending on how well the community is selling – which we will research for you. As a new buyer, you need someone experienced on your side. Builders are interested in selling their product quickly; we are interested in protecting our buyers!

We also help older residents prepare to sell their homes. Selling a longtime home can be overwhelming. When it’s time to downsize, people are often unsettled by the prospect of organizing, packing up, repairing and selling the house. They may need help finding a new home, or deciding on a 55-plus community or assisted-living home. 

Our experienced and caring agents make it easy. We have a long list of trusted de-cluttering and staging experts, estate sale companies, movers, attorneys, tax and estate planners, lenders and anything else you could need. We will sell your home for the maximum price with the minimum stress.

$410,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10192740 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this stunning end-unit townhome that effortlessly blends modern elegance with everyday comfort. As you step inside, you are greeted by gorgeous luxury vinyl plank flooring and sophisticated wainscoting that flow seamlessly throughout the main level. The heart of the home is the open-concept kitchen, designed for both style and function, featuring abundant cabinet and counter space, stunning quartz countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, a convenient corner pantry, and stainless steel appliances including a gas stove. The spacious living room offers an inviting atmosphere, flowing easily into the rest of the main floor for effortless living and entertaining. Make your way up the staircase, accented by custom spindles, to discover a versatile second-floor loft space perfect for a media area or home office. The expansive master bedroom is a true private retreat, complete with a custom walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom featuring a luxurious walk-in shower with a built-in bench and a dual vanity. Two additional well-appointed bedrooms upstairs provide plenty of room for everyone including guests or hobbies. Step outside onto the peaceful screened porch to enjoy picturesque views overlooking a scenic retention pond and walking trail. Additional highlights include an upgraded garage with an epoxy floor and built-in storage solutions. This remarkable home offers the ultimate combination of style, convenience, and natural beauty.

1161 Epiphany Rd, Morrisville
$370,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10192739 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to your expansive single-story retreat at 2108 Vandora Springs Road! Slightly Over 1,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers a perfect blend of everyday comfort and versatile functionality. The highly desirable split-bedroom layout ensures maximum privacy for the primary suite, which features a generous en-suite bath and a walk-in closet. At the heart of the home, a living room with a cozy fireplace flows into the kitchen and dedicated breakfast nook. Entertain with ease in the adjoining dining area, or take the gathering outside to the incredible rear deck—an absolute entertainer's dream! A rare find is the oversized laundry room, offering endless possibilities as a mudroom drop zone, or extra storage. With an additional en-suite half-bath attached to one of the secondary bedrooms, this layout perfectly accommodates guests or a home office. This Garner gem is Conveniently located near local shopping, dining, and major highways. Schedule your showing today!

2108 Vandora Springs Rd, Garner
$575,000
1 Baths ⋅ 10192735 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Rare, flat two acre homesite in an exceptional Raleigh location. Bring your own builder and create the home you have envisioned, or explore the separate residential listing mls 10192727 featuring a proposed luxury home, floor plan and design for this remarkable property. With city water and sewer available, no HOA and beautiful mature hardwoods, the property offers incredible flexibility and space to create a private retreat, including room for a pool and expansive outdoor living. Enjoy the rare combination of acreage and accessibility, with Downtown Raleigh and Downtown Cary nearby, along with Fenton, Waverly Place, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, RDU International Airport, Research Triangle Park and major roadways connecting you throughout the Triangle. An increasingly hard to find opportunity to build a custom home on two usable acres while staying close to everything Raleigh and Cary have to offer.

5033 Theys Rd, Raleigh
$725,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10192734 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful traditional home in the popular Wood Spring neighborhood with major updates already completed! New siding, windows and HVAC, plus a roof installed in 2019 and other newer systems, make this home truly move-in ready. Freshly painted inside and out, the home features hardwood floors throughout the main and second levels, with new carpet in the spacious bonus room. The open kitchen offers granite countertops, a large center island, built-in desk with additional storage, stainless steel appliances, Bertazzoni gas range with matching microwave. The dramatic two-story family room features built-ins and a wood-burning fireplace with gas starter. A first-floor bedroom with adjacent full bath provides excellent flexibility for guests or a home office. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite includes two walk-in closets, with three additional bedrooms and a large bonus room providing plenty of space. Enjoy outdoor living on the oversized screened porch with tongue-and-groove ceiling or the adjoining deck with a dedicated natural gas line for grilling. The fenced backyard sits on a large corner lot, while the side-load garage offers abundant additional storage. Five bedrooms, three full baths and a fantastic North Raleigh location complete this exceptional Wood Spring home!

1516 Whittington Dr, Raleigh
$299,435
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10192731 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Parker Ridge is a new community of townhomes and single-family homes with resort-style amenities! This two-story townhome design delivers modern comfort and flow. The first-floor Great Room, dining room and kitchen are arranged in a convenient, open-concept layout to promote seamless transitions between spaces. The top level is occupied by a versatile loft that can function as another common area and all three bedrooms, including the spacious owner's suite with an adjoining full-sized bathroom. Prices, dimensions and features may vary and are subject to change. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

523 Cavalera Way, Rolesville
$1,636,000
5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 10192727 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
To be built on a rare, flat two acre homesite in Raleigh, this proposed luxury home offers approximately 4,534 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, a 3 car garage and exceptional indoor and outdoor living. The main level features soaring ceilings, a dedicated home office, open living and dining spaces and a gourmet kitchen with an oversized island, generous cabinetry, walk in pantry and butler's pantry. Expansive doors open to an extended screened porch with an outdoor fireplace. The first floor owner's suite includes a luxurious bath with soaking tub, walk in shower, dual vanities and generous walk in closet, while a separate main floor guest suite provides added privacy and flexibility. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms are joined by a spacious game room with wet bar, dedicated media room and second floor covered porch. The flat two acre setting offers incredible possibilities for a pool, gardens, outdoor entertaining and plenty of open space. Enjoy the privacy and flexibility of acreage while remaining close to Downtown Raleigh and Downtown Cary, Fenton, Waverly Place, shopping, dining, RDU, RTP and major roadways connecting you throughout the Triangle. To be built by Drees Custom Homes. Photos are of a previously completed home featuring the same approximately 4,534 square foot floor plan and are intended to illustrate the proposed design, layout and potential finishes. Final plans, features, selections, specifications, pricing and square footage are subject to change.

5033 Theys Rd, Raleigh
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