Highland Trails Market Report
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$392,000*
Median Price
$325,000*
Avg Price
$166*
Avg $/sqft
$123,500
Low
$465,000
High
5
Sales (12mo)
99
Homesites
5.1%
Annual Turnover
* Pricing excludes 0 townhome sales to reflect single-family home values. All sales are included in the sales count.
$380,324
Median Assessed
$2,499
Est. Annual Tax
$208
Est. Monthly Tax
$0.657
Rate per $100
97.0%
Assessment-to-Sale
Land 21% — $80,000
Building 79% — $300,324
Wake County rate: $0.657 per $100 assessed (unincorporated)
Data source: Wake County Public Records · Generated live · Prepared by Costello Real Estate & Investments Triangle, LLC
Avg $/sqft — 12-Month Trend
Location
Recent Sales
| Address | Price | Sqft | $/sqft | Year Built | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8724 HIGHMORE TRL | $465,000 | 2376 | $196 | 2001 | 2026-01-14 |
| 8501 RIDGEBURY RD | $222,500 | 1630 | $137 | 2003 | 2025-12-15 |
| 8500 OLD PONDEROSA CIR | $422,000 | 2006 | $210 | 2002 | 2025-11-04 |
| 8413 FAWNCREST DR | $123,500 | 1711 | $72 | 2002 | 2025-10-02 |
| 8425 FAWNCREST DR | $392,000 | 1830 | $214 | 2001 | 2025-05-15 |
Explore the Area
About This Neighborhood
12 public · 3 private within 5 mi Grades from NC DPI (2024)
Public Schools
| School | Grades | NC Grade | Enrollment | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Elementary | PK-5 | B | 384 | 1.3 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
70/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 65%
Black 10%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Rand Road Elementary | PK-5 | B | 370 | 1.7 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
71/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 48%
Black 26%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Timber Drive Elementary | PK-5 | D | 416 | 2.9 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
52/100
Math Grade
D
Reading Grade
D
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 44%
Black 29%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Aversboro Elementary | PK-5 | D | 377 | 3.3 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
52/100
Math Grade
D
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 27%
Black 37%
Hispanic 30%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Bryan Road Elementary | PK-5 | B | 649 | 3.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
75/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 43%
Black 24%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 8%
Two+ 2%
|
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| Vandora Springs Elementary | PK-5 | C | 548 | 3.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
66/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 28%
Black 36%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
|
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| South Garner High | 9-12 | C | 1824 | 3.7 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
18:1
Performance Score
69/100
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 14%
Black 48%
Hispanic 33%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Banks Road Elementary | PK-5 | C | 648 | 3.8 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
57/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
D
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 56%
Black 14%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Garner High | 9-12 | C | 1683 | 4.3 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
16:1
Performance Score
65/100
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 30%
Black 34%
Hispanic 30%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Smith Elementary | PK-5 | C | 530 | 4.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
56/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 24%
Black 31%
Hispanic 38%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
|
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| East Garner Middle | 6-8 | D | 1186 | 5.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
15:1
Performance Score
45/100
Math Grade
D
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 13%
Black 50%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
|
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| North Garner Middle | 6-8 | D | 975 | 5.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
16:1
Performance Score
45/100
Math Grade
D
Reading Grade
D
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 35%
Black 29%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
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Private Schools
| School | Distance |
|---|---|
| OAK CITY ACADEMY | 3.8 mi |
| WAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 4.1 mi |
| HILLTOP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 4.6 mi |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) · NC Dept. of Public Instruction
School
- Vance Elementary School 1.3 mi
- Timber Drive Elementary School 2.9 mi
Restaurant
- Tavern on The Green at Eagle Ridge 1.9 mi
- Pizza Hut 3.0 mi
- China Moon 3.1 mi
Grocery
- Old Stage Grocery 1.2 mi
- 7-Eleven 3.0 mi
- Food Lion 3.1 mi
Medical
- Garner VA Clinic 1.8 mi
Park
- Lake Benson Park 1.9 mi
- Lakemoor Neighborhood Park 2.0 mi
- Thompson Road Park 2.4 mi
- White Deer Park 2.5 mi
- White Deer Park 2.7 mi
This report is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional real estate advice. Data reflects recent sales from Wake County public records and may contain inaccuracies. Always consult a licensed real estate professional before making buying or selling decisions. Prepared by Costello Real Estate & Investments Triangle, LLC.
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