Encore at Wendell Falls

Community overview

• Developer / Builder: David Weekley Homes
• Type: 55+ / Active Adult Community
• Location: Wendell Falls, Wendell, Wake County, NC
• Number of homes: 200 low-maintenance homes
• Status: All homes are resale

Homes and floor plans

• Series / Collections: Classic Series & Tradition Series
• One- and two-story options:Some homes include bonus/guest rooms or flex spaces
• Bedrooms & Bathrooms: 2-4 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, flex rooms

Amenities and lifestyle

• Private amenities for Encore residents: 3,500 sq ft clubhouse; resort-style pool; gym / fitness center; yoga room; meeting space / kitchen area
• Sport courts: tennis & pickleball courts exclusive to Encore
• Outdoor living: Expanded outdoor living areas, swimming, fire pits, walking trails, etc.
• Lifestyle Director: Dedicated director to organize social events, clubs, resident activities
• Maintenance: Lawn care and landscaping taken care of by HOA

HOA and maintenance

• Roughly $300.00/ month

Property taxes

• Wake County Tax Rate: $0.657 per $100 of assessed value
• Town of Wendell Tax Rate: $0.470 per $100 of assessed value
• Total Combined Tax Rate: $1.127 per $100 of assessed value.
• Wake County typically issues property tax bills in July, covering the fiscal year from July 1 to June 30. Payments are due by January 5, with interest accruing for late payments. Bills can be paid online, by mail, or in person at the Wake County Tax Administration office

Location and access

• 25 minutes (14.5 miles) to downtown Raleigh
• Wendell Falls master-planned community: you get access to trails, parks, Farmhouse Café, dog park, etc.
• Farmhouse Café:
  • 320 Vintage Point Lane, Wendell, NC 27591
  • (919) 374-7227
  • 3 minute drive - A bit longer on a golf cart (access through secondary roads)
  • Social calendar / events: Hosts regular events. These include music bingo, cornhole, “Walk-Run-Bike” club, jazz nights, live music on Fridays, “Farmhouse Jams,” and other community gatherings
  • Cuisine/ Vibe:A locally focused café; offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal, farm-to-table style choices. Also evening shareable “social menu” small plates. The atmosphere is casual, community oriented.

• Wendell Falls Town Center / Treelight Square & The Collective
  • 3 minute drive - A bit longer on a golf cart (access through secondary roads)

• A mixed retail, dining, service, and commercial hub embedded within the Wendell Falls master-planned community.
• Organized around Treelight Square (shops & restaurants, local and chain) and The Collective (more office, commercial, residential mixed uses).
• Designed to be walkable: many businesses are conveniently close to homes, with pedestrian friendly design, bike/foot paths, casual gathering spots
• Publix grocery (with a pharmacy), Starbucks, Wingstop, Jersey Mike’s, City Barbeque, Envy Nail Spa, Kindercare, Dental Care of Wendell Falls, Fitness Collab, Pivot Physical Therapy, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, Chipotle, Culver’s, additional restaurants, car wash, etc.

Shopping and everyday services

Wendell Falls Shopping Center

Summary