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Holly Springs, NC · Wake County · 27540

Holly Springs

A town on the south-west edge of Wake County that grew from roughly 900 homes in 1990 to a broad spread of subdivisions, so most of the housing stock is under thirty years old.

Streets and homes typical of Holly Springs
35.6513, -78.8336
  • 4listed with us
  • $545Kmedian list price
  • $429Klowest here now
  • $675Khighest here now
  • 2,698average sq ft
  • 4/4have an HOA fee

The housing

What is actually built here

Housing stock
Detached two-storeys of 1,900–3,800 sq ft and townhomes of 1,500–2,100 sq ft, most with attached garages and small fenced rear yards.
Build era
1996–2024
Typical lot
0.15–0.30 acre
Getting to work
About 20 miles to RTP; 22 miles to downtown Raleigh. NC-540 opened access from the north-east in 2024.

Infrastructure and amenities

  • Almost every subdivision has an HOA; dues typically cover common areas and a pool
  • Bass Lake Park and Sugg Farm are connected by the Holly Springs greenway network
  • Womble Park and the Holly Springs Cultural Center are near the town centre
  • New construction is still active on the western edge of town

Available now

Homes in Holly Springs

Open these in the search
  • Two-storey traditional at 304 Avent Meadows Lane, Holly SpringsActive New this week

    $512,000

    304 Avent Meadows Lane

    Holly Springs · Holly Springs, NC

    • 4 bd
    • 2.5 ba
    • 2,480 sq ft

    Single-family · 20165 days on market

  • Interior townhome at 117 Flint Point Lane, Holly SpringsActive

    $429,000

    117 Flint Point Lane

    Holly Springs · Holly Springs, NC

    • 3 bd
    • 2.5 ba
    • 1,920 sq ft

    Townhouse · 201920 days on market

  • Craftsman at 525 Bass Lake Road, Holly SpringsActive

    $675,000

    525 Bass Lake Road

    Holly Springs · Holly Springs, NC

    • 5 bd
    • 4 ba
    • 3,410 sq ft

    Single-family · 202136 days on market

  • Modern farmhouse at 1902 Fairfield Lane, Holly SpringsActive New this week

    $585,000

    1902 Fairfield Lane

    Holly Springs · Holly Springs, NC

    • 4 bd
    • 3 ba
    • 2,980 sq ft

    New construction · 20252 days on market

Questions we get about Holly Springs

Straight answers

What kind of homes are here?
Detached two-storeys of 1,900–3,800 sq ft and townhomes of 1,500–2,100 sq ft, most with attached garages and small fenced rear yards.
Is there an HOA?
4 of the 4 homes we have listed here carry a monthly fee. What it covers varies — in townhome and condominium communities it often includes exterior maintenance, roof and water, which changes the comparison against a detached house more than most buyers expect. Always read the schedule and the reserve study.
How far is the commute?
About 20 miles to RTP; 22 miles to downtown Raleigh. NC-540 opened access from the north-east in 2024.
Which schools would we be assigned?
Holly Ridge Elementary, Holly Ridge Middle and Holly Springs High (Wake County Public School System). Assignment is set per address and is reassigned periodically, so confirm the current base assignment with the district before you rely on it.