Carolina Gardens

Community overview

• Type & Location: Carolina Gardens is a Del Webb-developed 55+ active adult community located in Southwest Wake County in Fuquay-Varina, offering a maintenance-free lifestyle within easy reach of downtown Fuquay-Varina, major routes like NC-55, US-401, and future I-540.
• Size & Scope: Spread across roughly 400 acres, the community roughly 800 single-family ranch-style homes with first-floor living designs and even some three-car garage options.

Homes and floor plans

• Home Designs: Offers 11 ranch home designs, from about 1,223 to 3,683 sq ft, with configurations ranging from 2 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 4.5 baths, and 2 to 3-car garages.
• Current Pricing: Homes start from the lower $400,000s.

Amenities and lifestyle

• Dahlia Hall - Clubhouse: A standout 20,500 sq ft amenity center, featuring:
  • Indoor and outdoor resort-style swimming pools
  • Fitness center and aerobics studio
  • Varsity room with kitchen and game tables
  • Multipurpose rooms, coffee bar, craft studios
  • Outdoor courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce
  • Community garden, pocket parks, and a dog park.
• Lifestyle Program: An onsite Lifestyle Director organizes a wide range of events, fitness opportunities, clubs, and social activities for residents.

Property taxes

• Combined Total Rate: $0.8951 per $100 of assessed valuation
  • Town of Fuquay-Varina Rate: $0.3580 per $100 of assessed value .
  • Wake County Rate: $0.5371 per $100 of assessed value .

Location and access

• Proximity & Convenience: Just minutes to downtown Fuquay-Varina’s shopping, dining, and entertainment; quick access to major highways and amenities.
• Regional Access: Approximately 30-35 minutes from RDU Airport and Research Triangle Park; under 30 minutes to downtown Raleigh.
• Healthcare & Recreation: Convenient to local medical centers, YMCAs, golf courses (e.g., Devils Ridge), and regional parks.

Drive times

• Downtown Raleigh: 31 minutes (19.7 miles)
• Airport (RDU): 37 minutes (31.0 miles)
• RTP: 38 Minutes (31.9 miles)
• Downtown Durham: 44 minutes (38.2 miles)

Summary