Amberly Homes for Sale: One of the Best Cary Neighborhoods

Amberly is a master-planned community in west Cary, North Carolina, a town that has garnered a reputation for its quality of life and proximity to the Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, and Durham. If you're just looking for homes for sale please scroll down to the bottom of this page for current listings. Otherwise keep reading to discover what Amberly has to offer.

The developers designed Amberly to create a mixed-use space incorporating residential, commercial, and recreational elements.

Let’s explore the full scope of this neighborhood, and you can decide if the Amberly subdivision is right for you and your family! 

Why is Amberly one of the Best Neighborhoods in Cary?

Amberly is a big neighborhood spread over 1,100 acres, making it one of the larger residential developments in Cary with lots of amenities. 

The community consists of over 5,000 homes, with 75 acres set aside for commercial and office space.  Amberly includes various types of housing - single-family homes, townhouses, brownstones, and an active adult community.

What is the price range of homes in Amberly?

You can find some homes around $400k, but the average sales price is closer to $750k for single- family homes and the mid $500s for townhomes. There are eight distinct neighborhoods in Amberly. 

Arlington Park at Amberly single-family homes for sale range in square footage from around 2,200 square feet to over 3,200 square feet and in price from approximately $400,000,000 to $730,000.

Carolina Preserve is an upscale active adult community in Amberly. The neighborhood comprises over 1300 detached homes with prices ranging from the upper $400s to $800+k. 

With a 35,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, indoor and outdoor pools, pottery and dance studios, and over 120 clubs, Carolina Preserve provides residents with an active lifestyle second to none! 

Clubhouse at Carolina Preserve

Lexington Park at Amberly townhomes for sale start in square footage around 1,700 square feet and in price from approximately $399,000 to $450,000.

The Peninsula at Amberly has both single-family homes and townhouses. The home prices start in the mid-700s and go up to $1+ million. Townhomes, when available, are priced around $500k. The Peninsula also features some custom-built homes that are very spacious and have the largest yards in Amberly. 

The Village Square in Amberly consists of townhomes (or brownstones, they call them)  and single-family residences. The townhomes’ garages are located in the rear of the homes, leaving the front yards open and the streetscape featured. Some of the brownstones feature elevators. The average price is around $700k. 

Overlook at Amberly offers various beautiful styles, varying sizes, and affordable prices. Square footage for single-family homes ranges from 2,200 to 3000 square feet and are priced beginning at $600k.

Washington Square is located next to Amberly Lake and the greenway trail. It's a townhome neighborhood that has brick homes with one-car garages. The median price is $425k. 

What are the amenities offered in Amberly? What are the annual POA dues?

Although each community has its own amenities, Amberly has a shared Residents' Club, Fitness Center, two outdoor pools, and various sports facilities. Outdoor green spaces and walking trails are also an integral part of the community design. There are community events scheduled regularly. 

Residents belong to the Amberly Masters Property Owners Association (POA), with dues that vary from community to community.

What is the average commute time to local cities from Amberly Neighborhoods?

The location of Amberly near Highway 55 and I-540 provides an easy commute.

Downtown Raleigh

• Distance: Approximately 18-22 miles, depending on the route.
• Average Commute Time: Roughly 25-40 minutes during normal traffic conditions.

Downtown Chapel Hill

• Distance: Approximately 18-22 miles.
• Average Commute Time: About 25-35 minutes under typical traffic conditions.

Downtown Durham

• Distance: About 12-16 miles, depending on the route.
• Average Commute Time: Approximately 20-30 minutes in average traffic.

What schools are located near the Amberly Neighborhoods in Cary, NC?

Most of the Amberly neighborhoods are part of the Wake County Public School System, which is one of the largest school districts in North Carolina. A small slice of Amberly is zoned to Chatham County Schools.

My advice is to check a specific address against the WCPSS base school lookup page - this will give you magnet options, too. 

WCPSS public schools for Amberly are: 

• Elementary Schools: Mills Park Elementary and Hortons Creek Elementary.
• Middle Schools: Mills Park Middle School and Alston Ridge Middle School 
• High Schools: Panther Creek High School and Green Hope High School 

There are several private schools in the greater Cary area. 

• Cary Academy
• St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School
• Chesterbrook Academy

Things to Do in Amberly 

Shopping and dining are plentiful near Amberly, as are entertainment and recreational opportunities 

Food & Drink

Amberly Local is a neighborhood pub with an ever-rotating lineup of outstanding beers, delicious snacks, and sandwiches. It’s also quiet enough to have a good conversation with friends. 

Wok on Fire is Indo-Chinese and is known for its modern interpretation of classic Chinese dishes with Indian spices and flair. 

BB’s Crispy Chicken is a fast-casual restaurant with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Chef and co-founder Ashley Christensen perfected the fried chicken recipe that inspired this concept over her long southern cooking career.

Shopping, Entertainment & Recreation

Residents can easily find shopping near Amberly: 

• Parkside Town Commons is nearby and offers a Target, Harris Teeter, and Cabela's.
• Southpoint Mall is a larger shopping center within driving distance that offers a range of retail stores.
• Amberly Place Shopping Center is anchored by Publix and features a diverse lineup, including Mod Pizza, Hey Cream, Mirchi's Indian, and Tropical Smoothie.

Near Amberly is Raleigh Improv, a casual and spacious comedy club that serves upscale pub grub, cocktails, beer & wine along with the laughs. 

Amberly has pools, sports courts, and a network of trails that connect to the Cary greenway system. Also nearby are Jordan Lake and Fred G. Bond Metro Park. 

The best-known golf courses in the area, Lochmere, MacGregor Downs, and Prestonwood, are close to Amberly.

Let us help you find your dream home in Amberly or Cary

Amberly offers various home choices and styles and is a slice of suburban life close to big-city amenities. 

If you’re ready to look at homes for sale in Amberly, contact us today, and let’s get started!