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Question: What is the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby?
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
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Properties Sold in Cary, NC for Week of 26 December 2025 (Data source: Redfin)
Single Family Homes | Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
# properties sold | 9 | 3 |
average price | $702,944 | $607,333 |
median price | $625,000* | $560,000* |
average size (sq ft) | 2,791 | 2,204 |
average price per sq ft | $254 | $275 |
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: 1 home sold, Median Price: $582,500
27513: 1 home sold, Median Price: $410,000
27518: 2 homes sold, Median Price: $680,000
27519: 5 homes sold, Median Price: $759,000
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The Single Family Homes
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7621 Ballard Hill Ln, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $1,400,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4.5 | Size: 3,982 sq ft
116 N Fern Abbey Ln, Cary, NC 27518
Sold Price: $915,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3.5 | Size: 3,723 sq ft
230 Tidal Pool Way, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $760,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 4.5 | Size: 3,356 sq ft
139 Rivulet Ct, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $759,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3.0 | Size: 2,954 sq ft
101 Fringe Tree Ct, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $625,000 | Beds: 5 | Baths: 3.5 | Size: 3,519 sq ft
204 O'kelly Ln, Cary, NC 27511
Sold Price: $582,500 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 2.5 | Size: 2,783 sq ft
104 Catherwood Pl, Cary, NC 27518
Sold Price: $445,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2.5 | Size: 1,961 sq ft
120 Union Mills Way, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $430,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2.5 | Size: 1,318 sq ft
112 Bighorn Cir, Cary, NC 27513
Sold Price: $410,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2.5 | Size: 1,524 sq ft
The Townhomes Sold
207 Kelso Ct, Cary, NC 27511
Sold Price: $752,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 2.5 | Size: 2,273 sq ft
106 Alden Village Ct, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $560,000 | Beds: 3 | Baths: 3.0 | Size: 2,121 sq ft
5020 Jowett's Walk Dr #21, Cary, NC 27519
Sold Price: $510,000 | Beds: 4 | Baths: 3.5 | Size: 2,217 sq ft
Disclaimer: The information provided in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or real estate advice. The authors and publishers of this newsletter are not liable for any financial or investment decisions made based on this content.
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Mint Julep
The mint julep is the traditional beverage of Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, famously made with bourbon, fresh mint, sugar, and crushed ice.
Learn more about the History of the Mint Julep