Five Points in Raleigh, NC

A historic neighborhood with its own mini-downtown

One of more popular neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC Five Points is comprised of five historic subdivisions, each built in the 1910s and early 1920s: Hayes Barton, Bloomsbury, Georgetown, Vanguard Park, and Roanoke Park. If you’re in the market for grand Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival, or Tudor Revival, you’ll definitely want to check out Hayes Barton. Bloomsbury and Roanoke Park, however, showcase craftsman-style homes and bungalows.

When you own a home in Five Points, you’ll enjoy walkable tree-lined streets, with many chances to meet your neighbors and their pets, making this a great place for families. But best of all, you’ll find antique stores, art galleries, restaurants, entertainment, and shopping, all at the center of your new neighborhood, making Five Points a place where you can truly live, work, and play.

What to love

  • Wide variety of home styles
  • Tree-lined streets and walkability
  • Restaurants and shopping, all within the community
  • Many parks for outdoor activities

Lifestyle

Since you’ll have access to everything Five Points has to offer, you might find yourself visiting Rialto Theater, which opened in 1942, featuring independent and foreign films. Keep in mind the theater is cash-only, but it does offer beer and wine at the concession stand.

NOFO, a local gift shop featuring southern knickknacks, is another popular destination within the community. So popular, in fact, that Southern Living named it one of the fifty best gift shops in the South.

One of the best things about owning Five Point real estate is its close proximity to Downtown Raleigh and all the shopping, entertainment, and restaurants it has to offer. You’re also close to I-440, which gives you quick access to Research Triangle Park, with its many job opportunities, in addition to popular surrounding towns like Cary and Morrisville.

Raleigh is also home to the highly ranked NC State University, so if you have school-aged kids, they won’t necessarily have to travel far for college. And if you’re a mall-lover, the upscale Crabtree Valley Mall offers something for everyone – everything from Belk to more high-end.

Recreation

Living in Five Points puts you close to the center of Raleigh, which means you have access to everything the vibrant city has to offer, including over 200 parks with classes, programs, art centers, athletic facilities, lakes, playgrounds, and more. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, with refreshing weather and plenty of beautiful, lush scenery to enjoy. And, with a wide variety of lakes in the area, it isn’t unusual to see families renting boats, fishing, or partaking in other water sports in the warmer summer months.

Interested in learning more about Five Points? Contact us at 919-717-9567, and we’ll be happy to help.

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