25 April . 2025
Moving to Raleigh? Here’s Why Wendell Falls Should Be On Your Radar
City of Oaks calling your name? Wendell Falls could be the ideal landing spot for you, along with your partner or your family. Boasting a prime location only 15 miles away from Downtown Raleigh and just a 30-minute drive from the airport, Wendell Falls hits right in the sweet spot of community-oriented neighborhood living with a cityscape just minutes away.
Truly a charming place to live, Wendell offers myriad appeals to people from all generations and all types of families. Keep reading for just a few of our favorite reasons living here offers a well-rounded lifestyle balancing small town charm with urban offerings at the tip of your fingers.
Outdoor Spaces
Wendell Falls has 10+ miles of walking and bike trails, along with plenty of parks perfect for relaxing and moving. And only about a 20-minute drive away in Raleigh are more walkways and easy hikes, from the expansive greenway trail to Lake Johnson, Dorthea Dix Park, Umstead State Park and Lake Crabtree.
Enriching Education
Thanks to the lineup of elementary, middle and high schools in the area—with some located within the Wendell Falls community—families with school-aged kids are set up for convenient academic success.
After high school graduation, Wendell Falls kids have a host of Triangle-area college options at their fingertips too—think NC State University, Duke University, Meredith College, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Tech Community College, Shaw University and beyond.
Fabulous Food Options
Whether you’re craving a convenient and quick option (hey, Chipotle, Culver’s and City Barbeque!) or seeking to sit-down and savor different flavors at local spots like Parkside, Falls Local or the Farmhouse Cafe, Wendell Falls offers a long list of delicious restaurants to try.
Lovely Local Events
From highly anticipated annual events (looking at you, annual holiday golf cart parade!) to an always-stacked calendar lineup compliments of Wendell Falls’ own in-house lifestyle director, there’s always something fun to do around the community.
Ready to move in? Check out our available homes, read our resident stories and peruse our abundant amenities for more reasons why residents love Wendell Falls!
Wendell Falls is located just 15 miles from downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. Explore artfully crafted new homes and townhomes from the low $300,000s – $900,000s+.