Discovering the Charm of Raleigh's Newest Residential Home Communities

As the capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is full of many diverse residential home communities and we wanted to highlight some of our favorites. 

This city is such a wonderful place to call home, and it rewards homeowners with lower costs for healthcare (13% lower), housing (19% lower), transportation (4% lower), and energy (5% lower) than the national average (data from Salary.com).  

The Raleigh region is also known for its technology and universities. There’s North Carolina State University and Wake Technical Community College, and the whole area is known as the Research Triangle (with the vertices being Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham).

This flourishing city and its surrounding region are just waiting for you to explore and find your forever home. Here are some of the amazing communities DRB Homes—an industry leader with decades of award-winning homebuilding experience—has the pleasure to build in.

DRB Homes’ Communities in Raleigh

1. Blake Pond

Blake Pond offers single family estate homes on large homesites in Raleigh’s neighboring town: Lillington. Halfway between Raleigh and Fort Liberty, Blake Pond is a fantastic choice for commuters. Six luxurious home plans offer up to 5,074 Sq. Ft. of living space with room for your whole family (including guests). An abundance of windows and spacious yards connect you with the beautiful surroundings of this tranquil community. 

Living here puts you close to everything Raleigh and Fort Liberty, true, but Lillington is a charming town in itself! You’ll enjoy plenty of nearby shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation calling Blake Pond home, including camping, hiking, biking, and fishing at Raven Rock State Park, and all sorts of adventures on the Cape Fear River. Living here is like living in a nature magazine.

2. Brighton Glen

About 30 minutes south of Raleigh, is the single family estate homes of Brighton Glen in Angier. Only a few homes remain in this quaint neighborhood, where large homesites surround homeowners with the feeling of living in a quiet country setting. Enjoy open spaces, unique layouts, and lots of room to grow in every new home in this amazing community.

Brighton Glen is just minutes away from historical Downtown Angier, “The Town of Crepe Myrtles.” Parks, trails, and lakes make Angier such a comfortable place to live. And this is a community that prides itself on being a community, with an annual Angier Spring Fling Festival, holiday lights, and town-wide decorations. Don’t forget to stop by the Angier Public Library, where you can visit their seed library exchange that includes flowers, fruits, herbs, vegetables, and growing instructions. One more reason why Brighton Glen is a fantastic place to set down roots!

3. Cotswold

Cotswold is also in charming Angier, and will be the closest single family homes to the future Hwy 55 Bypass! With five home plans to choose from, up to 2,386 Sq. Ft. of living space, and up to 4 spacious bedrooms, there’s a perfect home for any size family. 

You’ll love the community’s pocket parks, as well as all the nearby conveniences. Shops, restaurants, and entertainment options are always only a short drive away. And you’ll love being that close to all Angier’s small-town charm, as well as the 33.3-acre Jack Marley Park with a 6-acre pond, multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, and scenic walking trails.

4. Honeycutt Hills

One mile away from North Harnett Primary School (part of Harnett County’s excellent public school system), Honeycutt Hills offers your family quiet living in large single family homes in Angier. With 11 different home plans providing as much as 5,074 Sq. Ft. and 7 bedrooms, any family can feel at home here. 

And like the previous two communities, you can be in picturesque Downtown Angier in just a few minutes. Enjoy the shops and restaurants of this charming town, or venture elsewhere with easy access to major highways, like US-401. Honeycutt Hills is a wonderful blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility.

5. Neill's Pointe

Neill’s Pointe is waiting to welcome you home! This fantastic community of single family homes is also just down the road from Historic Downtown Angier. Explore the boutique shops and restaurants full of locals. You’ll also always be close to the sights and fun of Raleigh, about 23 miles north. 

The homes at Neill’s Pointe offer spacious homesites and homes to suit every need. Stunning open concept designs will delight those looking for a connected and airy home. Expansive owner’s suites, oversized showers, optional fireplaces and porches, and chef-inspired kitchens are just some of the features you’ll enjoy in your new home at Neill’s Pointe. 

6. Peace River Village

In Peace River Village, DRB Homes is bringing two collections of homes to Litchfield: single family homes and townhomes. Each home will be full of windows and natural light, and offer all the room you need for your family. Open concept main floors, lofts, expansive owner’s suites, and dedicated studies are just some of the spaces you’ll find in our designs. 

Peace River Village is a tranquil community with easy access to the Raleigh Greenway trail system and Downtown Raleigh itself (about 10 miles away). And right down the road, you’ll be able to enjoy getting some fresh air at River Bend Park with Neuse River access and the Neuse River Greenway, and exercise at Buffaloe Road Athletic Park with its outdoor track, dog park, sports fields, trail, and aquatic center!

7. Phillips Valley – Grand Opening!

Seven miles away from Downtown Durham, Phillips Valley offers maintenance-free homesites with single family homes close to the Research Triangle. This boutique-style community has only 33 homesites, creating an instant neighborhood feel. And being so close to Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh means you’ll never want for a great place to eat, a fun place to shop, or an entertaining place for adventure. 

Phillips Valley offers five of our popular home plans, with all the features and finishes today’s homeowners crave. You’ll find 3–4 bedrooms (including a spacious owner’s suite), 2.5–3 baths, and a 2–3-car garage in every home. Plus, your family will enjoy open floor plans that make entertaining guests easy. With various options in each, these homes are perfect for those who value comfort, style, and convenience. 

8. Sidney Creek 

About 20 miles east of Raleigh is the amazing Sidney Creek in Zebulon. Here, DRB Homes builds multiple communities of townhomes and single family homes. Living in Sidney Creek means you’ll always be surrounded by tree-lined streets, walking trails, dog parks, and (coming soon) an amenity center with pool, play area, and grilling patio. 

Sidney Creek offers an amazing location to grow and thrive, as you’ll be close to Downtown Zebulon and Raleigh for dining, shopping, and nightlife. Plus, you’ll live in the only community walkable to Five County Stadium, home of the Carolina Mudcats!

Discover DRB Homes in Raleigh

DRB Homes knows what Raleigh home buyers are looking for—what they want and desire—and we make sure our new homes give them exactly that. Convenience to local commuter routes, proximity to superlative schools, and being just down the road from the best local shopping and dining. 

So, whether you’re looking for a townhome in quaint Angier or an estate single family home in Lillington, Raleigh has many communities to explore. And DRB Homes is ready to help you find just the right place to call home.