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Homes for Sale Near North Carolina State University

Review active homes for sale within 3 miles of North Carolina State University's campus. Select a listing to view details, or inquire about a specific property.

8 homes for sale

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0.7 miles from campus

Townhome · Cameron Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,720 sqft$455,000

Updated 3-bedroom townhome in Cameron Park. Open main level, attached garage, updated kitchen. Walk to NC State, Cameron Village, and Hillsborough Street shops.

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0.7 miles from campus

Townhome · Cameron Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,720 sqft$455,000

Updated 3-bedroom townhome in Cameron Park. Open main level, attached garage, updated kitchen. Walk to NC State, Cameron Village, and Hillsborough Street shops.

For Sale

0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · Cameron Village

3 bd 2 ba 1,650 sqft$425,000

Updated 3-bedroom bungalow near Cameron Village. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with quartz counters, screened porch. Walkable to NC State and Hillsborough Street — prime parent-purchase location.

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0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · Cameron Village

3 bd 2 ba 1,650 sqft$425,000

For Sale

1.0 mile from campus

Condo · Avent Ferry

2 bd 2 ba 1,050 sqft$310,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo on Avent Ferry Road. In-unit laundry, secure building, covered parking. Short walk to NC State's Centennial Campus — turnkey option for parent buyers or investors.

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1.0 mile from campus

Condo · Avent Ferry

2 bd 2 ba 1,050 sqft$310,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo on Avent Ferry Road. In-unit laundry, secure building, covered parking. Short walk to NC State's Centennial Campus — turnkey option for parent buyers or investors.

For Sale

1.1 miles from campus

Single-Family · Wade Avenue

4 bd 3 ba 2,450 sqft$610,000

Stunning 4-bedroom on Wade Avenue. Gourmet kitchen, three full baths, primary suite, landscaped yard. Premium location near the Village District and NC State — excellent mix of campus access and established neighborhood.

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1.1 miles from campus

Single-Family · Wade Avenue

4 bd 3 ba 2,450 sqft$610,000

For Sale

1.5 miles from campus

Condo · Western Boulevard

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$295,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near Western Boulevard. In-unit laundry, community pool, fitness center. Short bus or bike to NC State — well-located entry-level parent-purchase.

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1.5 miles from campus

Condo · Western Boulevard

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$295,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near Western Boulevard. In-unit laundry, community pool, fitness center. Short bus or bike to NC State — well-located entry-level parent-purchase.

For Sale

1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Trailwood

3 bd 1.5 ba 1,450 sqft$335,000

Well-maintained 3-bedroom ranch in Trailwood. Updated kitchen, original hardwood, large fenced yard. Near Lake Johnson and NC State's west campus — strong student-rental area.

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1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Trailwood

3 bd 1.5 ba 1,450 sqft$335,000

Well-maintained 3-bedroom ranch in Trailwood. Updated kitchen, original hardwood, large fenced yard. Near Lake Johnson and NC State's west campus — strong student-rental area.

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2.1 miles from campus

Condo · Downtown Raleigh

2 bd 2 ba 1,080 sqft$365,000

Updated 2-bedroom downtown Raleigh condo. City views, stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, secure parking. Short drive to NC State — excellent parent-purchase with downtown lifestyle.

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2.1 miles from campus

Condo · Downtown Raleigh

2 bd 2 ba 1,080 sqft$365,000

Updated 2-bedroom downtown Raleigh condo. City views, stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, secure parking. Short drive to NC State — excellent parent-purchase with downtown lifestyle.

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2.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Five Points

4 bd 2 ba 2,100 sqft$485,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom colonial in Five Points near Glenwood South. Updated kitchen with island, original hardwood floors, two full baths. Quick drive to NC State — popular neighborhood for families.

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2.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Five Points

4 bd 2 ba 2,100 sqft$485,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom colonial in Five Points near Glenwood South. Updated kitchen with island, original hardwood floors, two full baths. Quick drive to NC State — popular neighborhood for families.

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0.7 miles from campus

Raleigh, NC 27607 · Cameron Park

$455,000 3 bd 2 ba 1,720 sqft

Updated 3-bedroom townhome in Cameron Park. Open main level, attached garage, updated kitchen. Walk to NC State, Cameron Village, and Hillsborough Street shops.

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Rent vs. Own + Cash-Flow Snapshot

Compare estimated nearby rent with the cost of owning this property. Roommate contributions may offset part of the payment, but all figures require review.

Rent Nearby

$2,850/mo

3 beds × $950/mo

Own This Property

$2,970/mo

Estimated payment @ 7.25%

Monthly Gap

-$120/mo

DSCR: 0.96x

Simple read: Estimated comparable rent is $2,850/mo. The estimated monthly ownership cost is $2,970/mo, creating an estimated difference of $120/mo before appreciation, tax treatment, principal reduction, maintenance changes, vacancies, or rent changes.

Roommate Rent Offset

If the student occupies one bedroom, up to 2 additional bedrooms may potentially be used by roommates. At an estimated $950 per occupied roommate bedroom, the projected monthly offset would be approximately $1,900.

Roommate income is not guaranteed. Lease gaps, turnover, non-payment, occupancy rules, and changing rental conditions may affect actual contributions.

Monthly Ownership Estimate

Estimated monthly costs with local-service review points for each line. Confirm actual financing, taxes, insurance, association charges, utilities, and management costs with qualified professionals.

Purchase Scenario

$455,000

est. price · 25% down ($113,750)

Principal & Interest

30-yr @ 7.25% · loan $341,250

$2,328/mo

Property Tax

~1.2% effective rate on $455,000

$459/mo

Homeowners / Hazard / Flood InsuranceConfirm during review

$2,200/yr estimate · varies by location, coverage, carrier

$183/mo

HOA / Condo DuesConfirm during review

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$0/mo

Property ManagementEducational estimate

~8% of gross rent · leasing, maintenance, rent collection

$228/mo

Internet / Utilities SetupConfirm during review

Student-friendly plan estimate · varies by provider

$80/mo

Move-In / Setup ReserveEducational estimate

Monthly reserve for furniture, storage, move-in costs

$200/mo

Estimated Total Monthly Ownership Cost

$3,478/mo

vs. $2,850/mo estimated rent

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Rent Nearby

$2,850/mo

Est. PITIA

$2,970/mo

Est. Diff

-$120/mo

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Comparable Nearby Options

Compare other active North Carolina State University-area properties from the current result set.

0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · 3 bd / 2 ba · $425,000

Lower price

1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · 3 bd / 1.5 ba · $335,000

Lower price

1.0 mile from campus

Condo · 2 bd / 2 ba · $310,000

Lower price

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Homeowners / Hazard / Flood InsuranceConfirm during review

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Educational estimates only. These figures are not a loan quote, investment advice, tax advice, an appraisal, or a guarantee of rent, approval, occupancy, appreciation, or cash flow. Property-specific figures should be reviewed with qualified real estate, lending, insurance, tax, and property-management professionals.

8 representative buy scenarios

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For Sale

0.7 miles from campus

Townhome · Cameron Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,720 sqft$455,000

Updated 3-bedroom townhome in Cameron Park. Open main level, attached garage, updated kitchen. Walk to NC State, Cameron Village, and Hillsborough Street shops.

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0.7 miles from campus

Townhome · Cameron Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,720 sqft$455,000

Updated 3-bedroom townhome in Cameron Park. Open main level, attached garage, updated kitchen. Walk to NC State, Cameron Village, and Hillsborough Street shops.

For Sale

0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · Cameron Village

3 bd 2 ba 1,650 sqft$425,000

For Sale

1 / 4

0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · Cameron Village

3 bd 2 ba 1,650 sqft$425,000

For Sale

1.0 mile from campus

Condo · Avent Ferry

2 bd 2 ba 1,050 sqft$310,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo on Avent Ferry Road. In-unit laundry, secure building, covered parking. Short walk to NC State's Centennial Campus — turnkey option for parent buyers or investors.

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1 / 4

1.0 mile from campus

Condo · Avent Ferry

2 bd 2 ba 1,050 sqft$310,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo on Avent Ferry Road. In-unit laundry, secure building, covered parking. Short walk to NC State's Centennial Campus — turnkey option for parent buyers or investors.

For Sale

1.1 miles from campus

Single-Family · Wade Avenue

4 bd 3 ba 2,450 sqft$610,000

For Sale

1 / 5

1.1 miles from campus

Single-Family · Wade Avenue

4 bd 3 ba 2,450 sqft$610,000

For Sale

1.5 miles from campus

Condo · Western Boulevard

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$295,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near Western Boulevard. In-unit laundry, community pool, fitness center. Short bus or bike to NC State — well-located entry-level parent-purchase.

For Sale

1 / 4

1.5 miles from campus

Condo · Western Boulevard

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$295,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near Western Boulevard. In-unit laundry, community pool, fitness center. Short bus or bike to NC State — well-located entry-level parent-purchase.

For Sale

1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Trailwood

3 bd 1.5 ba 1,450 sqft$335,000

Well-maintained 3-bedroom ranch in Trailwood. Updated kitchen, original hardwood, large fenced yard. Near Lake Johnson and NC State's west campus — strong student-rental area.

For Sale

1 / 4

1.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Trailwood

3 bd 1.5 ba 1,450 sqft$335,000

Well-maintained 3-bedroom ranch in Trailwood. Updated kitchen, original hardwood, large fenced yard. Near Lake Johnson and NC State's west campus — strong student-rental area.

For Sale

2.1 miles from campus

Condo · Downtown Raleigh

2 bd 2 ba 1,080 sqft$365,000

Updated 2-bedroom downtown Raleigh condo. City views, stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, secure parking. Short drive to NC State — excellent parent-purchase with downtown lifestyle.

For Sale

1 / 4

2.1 miles from campus

Condo · Downtown Raleigh

2 bd 2 ba 1,080 sqft$365,000

Updated 2-bedroom downtown Raleigh condo. City views, stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, secure parking. Short drive to NC State — excellent parent-purchase with downtown lifestyle.

For Sale

2.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Five Points

4 bd 2 ba 2,100 sqft$485,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom colonial in Five Points near Glenwood South. Updated kitchen with island, original hardwood floors, two full baths. Quick drive to NC State — popular neighborhood for families.

For Sale

1 / 4

2.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Five Points

4 bd 2 ba 2,100 sqft$485,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom colonial in Five Points near Glenwood South. Updated kitchen with island, original hardwood floors, two full baths. Quick drive to NC State — popular neighborhood for families.

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Built Around the North Carolina State University Housing Decision

Families and investors do not search for generic housing. They search around a specific school, a specific timeline, and a specific decision. This market page organizes the major paths around North Carolina State University.

Parents

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Investors

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Review North Carolina State University Campus-Area Housing

Independent college housing market review covering parent rent-vs-buy analysis, student-rental investment evaluation, DSCR financing review, seller timing, and local real estate professional connection for the North Carolina State University / Raleigh market.

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Student-Rental Demand

~72% Off Campus

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NEIGHBORHOODS

Compare Neighborhoods Near NC State

Compare four Raleigh neighborhoods by proximity to the NC State campus, housing type, buyer fit, and practical considerations before focusing your search.

Apartments near a campus-adjacent corridor

Walkable to Campus

Hillsborough Street

27606 · Walkable to campus

The college corridor running east of the NC State campus along Hillsborough Street, a recognized mix of student apartments, restaurants, and university facilities. It is the closest, most active campus-adjacent housing zone.

Housing MixStudent apartments, condos, and older rentals

Best FitStudents and parents wanting the closest walk to campus

Watch ForCampus-adjacent rents and parking can be at a premium

Featured Area

Historic brick homes on a tree-lined street

Historic Homes

University Park

27607 · Bike or short drive to campus

A historic bungalow neighborhood on the northwest edge of campus, loved for craftsman homes, tree-lined streets, and strong community identity. Its walkability and character make it a favorite for faculty and families.

Housing MixHistoric craftsman and bungalow homes

Best FitFaculty, families, and buyers wanting a walkable historic neighborhood near NC State

Watch ForHigh desirability keeps inventory competitive

Featured Area

Historic homes along a residential street

Historic District

Mordecai

27604 · Short drive to campus

A historic district northeast of downtown Raleigh with early-1800s homes, the Mordecai Place, and a growing restaurant scene. Its architecture and urban-adjacent location draw buyers who want a distinctive home within a short drive of NC State.

Housing MixHistoric and early-American single-family homes

Best FitBuyers valuing history, charm, and proximity to downtown Raleigh

Watch ForHistoric restoration and downtown-adjacent traffic

Featured Area

Residential street with established homes near a park

Family Suburbs

Avent Ferry / Lake Johnson

27606 · Short drive to campus

The southwest Raleigh neighborhoods around Avent Ferry and Lake Johnson offer established single-family homes, apartments, and green space. It provides a balanced, quieter family alternative to the immediate campus zone.

Housing MixEstablished single-family homes and garden apartments

Best FitFamilies and graduate students wanting parks and reasonable commutes

Watch ForAvent Ferry road carries steady campus traffic

Featured Area

Market Guidance

North Carolina State University Housing Market Guides

Local guides for parents, investors, sellers, and borrowers reviewing housing near North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

Parent Guide

Buying Housing Near North Carolina State University: Parent Guide to Raleigh Campus Areas

What parents should evaluate when comparing rent, ownership, neighborhood selection, and resale potential near North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

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Parent Guide

Rent vs. Buy Near North Carolina State University

A Raleigh-focused rent-vs-buy guide for families comparing student rental costs against owning near North Carolina State University.

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Local Guide

Best Raleigh Areas to Review for NC State Housing

A local review of campus-area housing considerations near North Carolina State University and across the Raleigh area.

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Investor Guide

NC State Student Rental Investment Guide

How investors can evaluate rental demand, local market dynamics, property type, cash flow, and exit strategy around North Carolina State University.

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Seller Guide

Selling a House Near North Carolina State University

How campus-area owners can position a Raleigh property for parent buyers, investor buyers, and local market demand.

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Financing Guide

DSCR and Investor Financing for NC State-Area Rentals

What borrowers should know when reviewing DSCR, rental income, investor financing, and student-housing properties near North Carolina State University.

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North Carolina State University Housing Review Paths

Choose the path that best matches your situation near North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Each review path focuses on a different set of housing and financing questions.

Parent Rent vs. Buy Review

Compare four years of Raleigh rent with ownership costs near North Carolina State University. Review roommate rent offset, financing structure, and after-graduation options.

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Investor Cash Flow Review

Evaluate student-rental income, operating expenses, DSCR fit, vacancy assumptions, and long-term college-town demand near North Carolina State University.

Analyze a Campus Rental

Seller / Hold Review

Review whether your Raleigh-area property may attract parent buyers, student-rental investors, or local demand. Compare sell, refinance, and hold scenarios.

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Financing Review

Review parent-purchase, second-home, investment-property, DSCR, refinance, and cash-out financing paths for the Raleigh market.

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Property Management Review

Plan for leasing, maintenance, turnover, roommate management, and long-distance ownership before buying or holding near North Carolina State University.

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Each path focuses on a different set of questions — parent purchase, investment cash flow, seller review, or financing options near North Carolina State University.