Sponsored by
Here’s what’s in today’s issue:
• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🏡 Cary Real Estate: Single Family Homes & Townhomes Sold
• 🏡 Cary Real Estate: Cary Real Estate Market Trends
• 😄 Meme of the Day: Start Your Day with a Smile
• 📅 Events: Planning your week in Cary?
👉 Browse the highlights. Skip to your favorites.
Did someone forward you our Cary newsletter? Then subscribe here
One Community. One Thousand Mornings.
In just 6 days, Cary Spotlight will publish its 1,000th consecutive daily edition—and we couldn't have done it without you.
As part of our celebration, we're inviting readers to share why they love Cary Spotlight.
Question: Who is credited as designing the first gas-powered car?
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
Want your business featured
We help local businesses and events get seen by thousands of Cary residents.
If you have questions about advertising or free visibility audit, email: [email protected]
15% Off Your First Order of Fresh-Roasted Pods
Most K-Cups sit in a warehouse for months before they reach your brewer — and you can taste it. Angelino's, a third-generation roaster in Los Angeles, does it differently: every pod is roasted, ground, and sealed fresh in-house, then shipped to your door within days of roasting.
Choose from 50+ specialty coffees — single origins, dark roasts, flavored favorites like Jamaican Me Crazy, plus decafs and teas — all compatible with your Keurig® brewer. Mix and match any coffees you like, and watch the savings climb: bulk discounts start at 5+ boxes and reach up to 34% off at 12+.
And here's the best part: new customers get an extra 15% off their first order, on top of bulk savings. It's applied automatically at checkout — no code, no subscription required. Free shipping on orders over $49 or 4+ boxes.
Fresh coffee shouldn't require a coffee shop.
Properties Sold in Cary, NC for Week of 10 July 2026 (Data source: Redfin)
Single Family Homes | Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
# properties sold | 38 | 10 |
average price | $838,316 | $552,615 |
median price | $746,202* | $450,000* |
average size (sq ft) | 2,858 | 2,094 |
average price per sq ft | $299 | $246 |
Please note that we exclude land sales and condos. Here are a few statistics based on the sales from this past week.
*The median price being lower than the average (mean) sale price in this case typically suggests that there are a few higher-priced properties pulling the average up.
**The median price being higher than the average (mean) sale price in this case typically suggests that there are a few lower-priced properties pulling the average down.
The number of Single Family Homes sold by Postal Code:
27511: 12 homes sold, Median Price: $713,400
27513: 7 homes sold, Median Price: $600,000
27518: 8 homes sold, Median Price: $816,500
27519: 18 homes sold, Median Price: $792,202
The Top 10 Single Family Homes
Click on the address to view listing.
Address: 205 Rutherglen Dr, Cary, NC, 27511
Sold Price: $2,750,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 6.0 Size: 5,981 sq ft
Address: 401 Bolton Grant Dr, Cary, NC, 27519
Sold Price: $1,700,000 Beds: 6 Baths: 6.5 Size: 6,168 sq ft
Address: 407 Waldo St, Cary, NC, 27511
Sold Price: $1,700,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 5.5 Size: 4,097 sq ft
Address: 102 E Jules Verne Way, Cary, NC, 27511
Sold Price: $1,365,197 Beds: 4 Baths: 3.5 Size: 3,858 sq ft
Address: 206 W Jules Verne Way, Cary, NC, 27511
Sold Price: $1,194,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Size: 3,759 sq ft
Address: 313 Karpen Ln, Cary, NC, 27519
Sold Price: $1,050,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 3.5 Size: 3,887 sq ft
Address: 208 Sylvan Grove Dr, Cary, NC, 27518
Sold Price: $1,040,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3.0 Size: 3,162 sq ft
Address: 107 Ronaldsby Dr, Cary, NC, 27511
Sold Price: $995,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3.0 Size: 3,080 sq ft
Address: 3301 Mount Pisgah Way, Cary, NC, 27519
Sold Price: $980,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 3.0 Size: 3,694 sq ft
Address: 113 Painted Turtle Ln, Cary, NC, 27519
Sold Price: $950,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3.5 Size: 3,242 sq ft
The Top 5 Affordable Single Family Homes (NEW SECTION)
Click on the address to view listing.
Address: 628 Ashe Ave, Cary, NC, 27511
Sold Price: $370,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2.0 Size: 1,502 sq ft
Address: 311 Dunhagan Pl, Cary, NC, 27511
Sold Price: $445,000 Beds: 3 Baths: Size: 1,359 sq ft
Address: 211 Esquire Ln, Cary, NC, 27513
Sold Price: $450,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3.0 Size: 1,743 sq ft
Address: 316 White Oak Dr, Cary, NC, 27513
Sold Price: $450,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Size: 1,999 sq ft
Address: 1010 Castalia Dr, Cary, NC, 27513
Sold Price: $455,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3.0 Size: 2,311 sq ft
The Top 5 Townhomes Sold
Click on the address to view listing.
Address: 729 Crabtree Crossing Pkwy, Cary, NC, 27513
Sold Price: $1,750,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 3.5 Size: 3,340 sq ft
Address: 1211 Corkery Ridge Ct, Cary, NC, 27519
Sold Price: $550,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 4.0 Size: 2,678 sq ft
Address: 1205 Alston Ridge Ct, Cary, NC, 27519
Sold Price: $499,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Size: 2,072 sq ft
Address: 119 Loch Bend Ln, Cary, NC, 27518
Sold Price: $461,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Size: 2,190 sq ft
Address: 1430 Rosepine Dr, Cary, NC, 27519
Sold Price: $460,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3.5 Size: 2,279 sq ft
Cary Real Estate Market Trends
Inventory above 2019 levels — the summer buyer window is officially open
Cary's market has completed its seasonal turn. Active listings now stand at roughly 745–790, up more than 16% year-over-year, and the market is no longer rewarding aggressive pricing — buyers are comparing multiple properties and taking longer to commit.
The 3-month rolling median sale price from Redfin holds at $630K, down 1.6% year-over-year, with homes averaging 22 days on market versus 15 days last year. The split story is important: demand remains strong in Cary when a home is priced correctly, but overpriced homes are sitting — with some luxury listings taking 63–200+ days. NC inventory has surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels, and buyers now have time to compare homes, negotiate terms, and even ask for concessions like closing cost assistance or price reductions. This is the most favorable buyer environment in three years.
Data sourced from Redfin, Movoto, Houzeo, Zillow · Cary, NC
Do you think property prices will rise or fall in the next 12 months?
Cary Riddle of the Day Answered.
Brought to you by Cary's Daily Newsletter.
What’s faster than word of mouth? Cary Spotlight! Keeps you updated on what is going on locally and connects businesses to our vibrant community.
📅 Planning your week in Cary?
To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead with access to today’s events and rest of the week! See Upcoming Events
Want more people to know about your event? List your event for free.
Submit it to be added to our Cary Events Calendar.
Note: Events must be submitted at least 5 days in advance. Last-minute submissions will not be considered. We reserve the right to decline any event submission.
The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Carl (or Karl) Friedrich Benz
German mechanical engineer Karl Benz is widely credited with designing and building the world's first practical, gas-powered car.
The Invention (1885): Benz built a three-wheeled vehicle known as the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Unlike other early experimenters who slapped engines onto existing horse carriages, Benz designed the chassis and engine as a single integrated unit.
Learn more, Karl Benz