Carolina Preserve at Amberly

Community overview

• Type & Location: Carolina Preserve is a 55+ active adult community developed by Del Webb, located within the master-planned Amberly community in Cary, North Carolina. It’s ideally situated in the Triangle area, between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill - offering residents easy access to education, healthcare, dining, and cultural venues.
• Homes: The development contains approximately 1,360 homes, including both single-family and attached-style homes. Floor plans vary from villas (1,217 sq ft, 2 beds/2 baths) to larger homes (2,597 sq ft, 3 beds/3.5 baths).
• Development Timeline: Construction began around 2006 and wrapped up by approximately 2013.

Amenities and lifestyle

• Clubhouse - Bradford Hall: At the heart of Carolina Preserve lies Bradford Hall, a 35,000 sq ft community center. It includes:
  • Indoor pool
  • State-of-the-art fitness center and dance/aerobics studio
  • Ballroom and demonstration kitchen
  • Hobby & craft studios, library, card/varsity room
  • Sundeck and scenic views.

• Outdoor Amenities:
  • Resort-style outdoor pool (beach-entry) and spa
  • Four clay tennis courts
  • Two outdoor pickleball courts
  • Four turf bocce courts with shaded seating
  • Putting green and a scenic 15-acre lake.

• Trails & Outdoors:
  • Miles of walking and biking trails within the community
  • Paths connect to Cary’s broader trail network and American Tobacco Trail (over 22 miles long).

Community Life

• Active Lifestyle: Over 100 clubs and interest groups provide opportunities for socializing, hobbies, fitness classes, and lifelong learning. Activities include fitness classes, continuing education, community parties, dances, day trips, and more - offered every day of the week.
• Exclusive & Shared Amenities:
  • Residents enjoy exclusive access to the Del Webb clubhouse, as well as shared use of additional amenity centers available in the wider Amberly community.
• Awards & Recognition: The community earned recognition as the 2019 Community Excellence Award winner from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Property taxes

• Carolina Preserve is divided between Wake County and Chatham County, with a heavy portion falling in Chatham County. Depending on where the property is located within the community, one of two tax rates will be applicable.
  • Chatham County:Total Property Tax Rate:$0.94 per $100 of assessed value of the home.
  • Wake County:Total Property Tax Rate:$1.05 per $100 of assessed value of the home.

Summary

• Current Listings & Prices:
  • Median home listing prices range from around $460,000 to $780,000.
• Lifestyle & Location Perks:
  • Proximity to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (~10 minutes away)
  • Near top universities (Duke, NC State, UNC, Wake Forest), hospitals, museums, entertainment venues, and continuing education options.
• Cary, NC Context:
  • Consistently ranked among the top small cities in the U.S. for livability
  • Rich local culture - festivals like Spring Daze, Lazy Daze, Diwali, Dragon Boat, and Chinese Lantern Festival enhance community life.
  • Nearby natural attractions include Fred Bond Metro Park (trails, amphitheater, community center) and Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve (scenic hiking trails).

Summary at a Glance