Why Now is the Perfect Time to Move to Fuquay-Varina, NC — Homes, Hops & Hometown Fun!

FUQUAY-VARINA Real Estate: Hot Market with Hometown Appeal

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, relocating for a new job, or just dreaming of more (or less) space and less stress, Fuquay-Varina offers an incredible mix of affordability and charm. Homes here offer larger lots, friendly neighborhoods, and quick access to anywhere in the Triangle — making it perfect for commuters or remote workers eager to trade city chaos for a more peaceful lifestyle.

The spring market is heating up, and with interest rates becoming more favorable and inventory moving fast, it’s a great time to buy. Buyers are especially drawn to Fuquay’s walkable downtown, growing local businesses, and top-rated schools.

New construction is booming, and there’s something for every budget — from craftsman-style townhomes to sprawling modern farmhouses. Thinking of selling? This could be your moment to cash in on strong demand!

🎉 Upcoming Events That Make Living Here Even Better

It’s not just the homes that win people over — it’s the heart of the town. Spring in Fuquay-Varina is buzzing with family-friendly events, local traditions, and community celebrations that truly showcase why this town is so special.

Here’s what’s coming up (and why you’ll want to be here to experience it):

🐣 Easter Fun for All Ages

April 11th – Adaptive Egg Hunt @ South Park (4:30–6pm)
A sensory-friendly egg hunt designed for kids of all abilities! Crafts, games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny make this a heartwarming event. Pre-registration required!
April 12th – Town Easter Egg Hunt @ Fleming Loop Park (10am SHARP!)
Bring your baskets and don’t be late! This classic egg hunt draws a crowd and kicks off with a special appearance by the Easter Bunny himself.
April 12th – Downtown Candy Hop (Following the Egg Hunt)
Hop on over to Main and Broad Streets where local merchants will be handing out candy. It’s a sweet way to explore downtown with your little ones!

🎶 Follow Me to Fuquay Spring Concert Series – Free Music & Community Vibes

Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes — this beloved concert series is back! Enjoy local brews, tasty food trucks, and live music under the stars.

April 10th – The Embers (beach music vibes!)
April 24th – Heads Up Penny
May 1st – Crush
May 15th – The Breakfast Club (hello, ’80s!)

📍 Located in the heart of downtown — leave coolers and pets at home, but bring your best moves!

🚚🎶 April 27th – Spring Food Truck Rodeo

From 12–4pm, head to the new Varina Parking Lot on Durham Street for a flavor-packed afternoon featuring:

Live music by the high-energy band Love Tribe
A wide variety of food trucks & local breweries
A kids’ zone with fun for all ages

This is one of Fuquay’s favorite ways to eat, mingle, and enjoy the sunshine with your neighbors. Come hungry!

🍽️ May 3rd – 12th Annual Dinner in Downtown

A magical night under the stars on South Fuquay Ave in front of the Fuquay Arts Center! Enjoy live music from the Carolina Moondogs, delicious local eats, a live auction, and a whole lot of dancing.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale to FVDA Friends April 8th and the public April 11th. $150/person or $1200/table. Rain plan is in place — so don’t let the forecast stop you!

🛍️ First Fridays – Monthly Fun, Music, and Shopping

Mark your calendars! On the first Friday of every month (5-9pm), downtown comes alive with music, shopping deals, street food, and good vibes.

Upcoming dates: May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th
It’s the perfect excuse to get out, meet your neighbors, and fall in love with Fuquay all over again.

👟 June 7th – 21st Annual Run the Quay

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just love cheering from the sidelines, this is one of Fuquay’s biggest community events!

5K, 10K, and 15K Challenge options
Downtown road closures from 6:45–10:30am
Post-race after party hosted by Mason Jar Lager Co — beer, music, and well-earned relaxation!

🏃‍♀️ Pre-register online and join the fun!

❤️ Ready to Call Fuquay-Varina Home?

There’s a reason Fuquay is one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing towns — it’s not just a great place to live, it’s a great place to belong. Between the booming real estate market and our packed calendar of community fun, there’s never been a better time to move in and start making memories.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Fuquay-Varina, or just want to explore more of what makes this town so special, reach out! Let’s find your perfect home — and your perfect place in our community.

Follow us to Fuquay — where small town charm meets big-time fun.

✨ Let’s make your next chapter amazing. 🏡💕

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Fern Valley in Fuquay-Varina

Welcome to Fern Valley! This established yet vibrant community offers a peaceful retreat amidst the charm of Fuquay-Varina. Surrounded by towering hardwood trees and lush greenery, Fern Valley provides a serene environment for families and individuals seeking a relaxed lifestyle.

Key Features of Fern Valley:

Natural Beauty: Enjoy the beauty of nature with sidewalks winding through the community and mature trees providing shade and ambiance.
Community Amenities: Take a dip in the sparkling community pool or unwind by the cabana. Enjoy food trucks, movie nights, and so much more! Find events in the community HERE
Convenient Location: Fern Valley is just a short drive from the charming town of Fuquay-Varina, offering a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Proximity to Raleigh: Commuting to downtown Raleigh is easy, making Fern Valley an ideal choice for professionals and families who appreciate both suburban living and urban convenience.
Friendly Neighborhood: Experience a welcoming community of approximately 150 custom-built single-family homes..

A Community of Nature and Convenience

One of the most appealing aspects of Fern Valley is its natural beauty. Enjoy the naturual beauty by taking a stroll on the sidewalks winding through the neighborhood. Residents also enjoy the convenience of a community pool with a cabana, providing a refreshing escape during the warmer months.

Proximity to Fuquay-Varina and Raleigh

Fern Valley’s location is ideal for those who appreciate both the easy-going lifestyle of suburban living and the excitement of nearby cities. Just a short drive away, the quaint and picturesque Downtown Fuquay offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and local attractions. For those seeking the vibrant energy of a larger city, Downtown Raleigh is easily accessible, with 540 bypass oepning very soon!

Homeownership Opportunities

Fern Valley has approximately 150 custom-built single-family homes, offering a range of styles and sizes to suit various preferences. Homes range from the mid-$300’s to the upper-$500’s depending on year built, size, and other additions.

Homeowner Association Membership

It’s important to note that membership in the Fern Valley Homeowner Association is mandatory for all residents of phases 3, 4, and 5. This association plays a vital role in maintaining the community’s common areas and enforcing neighborhood guidelines.

Discover Fern Valley

If you’re seeking a peaceful, family-friendly community with easy access to amenities and the vibrant city of Raleigh, Fern Valley is an excellent choice. With its beautiful natural surroundings, convenient location, and friendly atmosphere, Fern Valley offers a truly exceptional living experience.

Contact your LOCAL, INDEPENDENTLY OWNED, Fuquay-Varina Real Estate experts at Front Porch Realty to learn more about availible homes in Fern Valley.

Disclaimer:

While this blog provides general information about Fern Valley, it’s essential to conduct thorough research and consult with local real estate professionals for the most accurate and up-to-date details regarding home prices, HOA fees, and available amenities.

Laura (Moody) Evans: A Pillar in Fuquay-Varina Real Estate

For nearly three decades, Laura Evans has been a steadfast presence in the real estate landscape of Fuquay-Varina and the surrounding Triangle area of North Carolina. With unwavering dedication and a passion for her community, Laura has not only facilitated countless successful real estate transactions but has also left an indelible mark on the lives of her clients and the neighborhoods she serves.

Laura would like to announce her most recent accolade as one of the Triangle Real Producers TOP 500 Agents of the Triangle for 2023. This recognition among her peers speaks volumes about her dedication and expertise in a highly competitive market, where she stands out among approximately 15,000 licensees.

Over her career, Laura has built a reputation for excellence, earning her a loyal clientele base that includes many repeat clients and referrals. Her success can be attributed to her unwavering commitment to exceptional professional communication and negotiation skills, ensuring that her clients’ needs are met with precision and care. Laura extends her heartfelt gratitude to each individual who has placed their confidence in her expertise, whether it be through their initial home purchase, subsequent sales, or the invaluable referrals they’ve provided.

Laura Moody Evans isn’t just a real estate agent; she is a prominent figure in bridging the gap between schools and businesses of Fuquay-Varina, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both sectors. Moreover, her commitment to social responsibility shines through Front Porch Realty’s Give Back program. This initiative, which collects household goods from their sellers preparing their homes for sale, and passing them on to those in need, demonstrates Laura’s compassion and dedication to her community.

Her dedication to both her clients and her town is a testament to her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact, one transaction at a time. Contact Front Porch Realty today for any real estate needs you may be looking for!

Falcon Park

FALCON PARK

Next up on our Parks & Rec Month highlights, one of Fuquay-Varina’s oldest parks, Falcon Park, sits on 5 acres of multi-purpose land. Back in the day, the population was little so there were no family gathering places which meant no place for kids to gather outside and play. Town residents took action in the 1950’s by organizing and raising enough money to fund the towns first park, Falcon Park, opening in 1953! Since opening, Falcon Park has received numerous updates including the most recent a few years back which gave much-needed new life to the playground and the buildings at Falcon Park.

Features to enjoy: Baseball / SOFTBALL FIELD (WITH LIGHTS) PICNIC SHELTER PLAYGROUND PARKING LOT BUILDINGS TO RENT RESTROOMS

105 Falcon Drive Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526 ENTRY FEE: FREE!

Aloha Safari Park

Did you know that just a short drive from Fuquay-Varina there is a whole other world to visit?! No seriously, a SAFARI, just a short drive from our town! Check out Aloha Safari park for the perfect way to spend a beautiful day outdoors. Aloha Safari Park is located in Cameron, NC and is open for the season and ready for YOU to visit their variety of different animals including tigers, zebras, monkeys, lemurs, and more!

Current hours of operation are –

MONDAY: 10am-5pm TUESDAY : CLOSED WEDNESDAY: 10am-5pm THURSDAY: 10am-5pm FRIDAY: 10am-5pm SATURDAY: 10am-5pm SUNDAY: 10am-5pm

“Things to Do- The Aloha Safari Zoo has so many exciting things to see. Listed below are some things you should definitely check out during your visit! Stop by our goat and pig field near the zoo entrance to feed our livestock animals some treats that you can purchase at the front entrance. Remember, we ask that you don’t feed the horses or giraffe any food from the feed bag. Head to the Giraffe House to feed Titus the giraffe some snacks! Make sure to keep hats, sunglasses, cell phones, cameras, and umbrellas out of his reach! He likes to take souvenirs from visitors as well! (Opening March 18th) Take a ride through the drive through section of our park to see some of our larger hoof stock animals! They come right up to your vehicle, and you can pet and feed most of them! You will see and feed animals such as bison, zebra, ostriches, antelope, donkeys, llamas, water buffalo, camels, and even some animals you’ve never heard of! Tour our upper section of animals by foot by following the paved walkways! You will come face to face with tigers, lemurs, wolves, monkeys, and other exotic animals! Head to the Reptile Room to see some of our exotic reptiles such as bearded dragons, ball pythons, and Burmese pythons! Head through our indoor animal area of our main building to see exotic birds, iguanas and more! If you have any questions on any of the animals that you see on your visit or on the facility itself, be sure to find someone in a “Zoo Staff” T-Shirt and they will be happy to answer your questions! Stop by the Gift Shop at the entrance to pick up stuffed animals, t-shirts, and other souvenirs at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of your tour! It’s at the main entrance to the zoo! There are cold drinks and snacks as well.”

Looking for a fun idea for your class this spring/summer? Aloha Safari Park offers Educational Field Trips, perfect for school groups, camps, clubs, and other organizations!

159 Mini Lane, Cameron, NC 28326

2023 Spring Sellers Market Outlook

If You’re Thinking of Selling Your Home, Spring is the Perfect Time

Traditionally we have all heard; “Wait until the Spring to put your home on the market!” While Spring is a fine time to sell your home, what I have learned while selling homes in Fuquay-Varina for the last 30 years is there really isn’t a “bad” time to sell your home in the Triangle area of North Carolina!

Yes, Spring brings the school-minded families out hoping to get all settled in a new home before school starts but we all know Wake county doesn’t have a “traditional school calendar” and hasn’t for a very long time. Of course, LOTS of our transplants that are looking for homes in our area are coming from areas of the country where they only know the traditional school calendar of September to May. So, Spring makes a perfect time to sell your home.

Spring also entices us all to do our “Spring Cleaning” …does anyone else remember washing walls with a bucket and sponge and windows inside and out with a vinegar bottle and newspaper on their Spring Break?? After a good cleaning out from our winter months, putting your home on the market to sell is a great idea!

I have seen over the years that if someone is looking for a home in the winter months, they “have” to move and are very serious. We don’t have to worry, most years anyway, about moving in the snow or bitter cold but we know our “transplants” do! I have always told my owners that were thinking of putting their home on the market in the fall or winter but they want to “wait until Spring”, why wait until you have lots of competition out there? May as well sell when no one else is! It’s all about supply and demand!

Speaking of supply and demand, we are STILL seeing a shortage of homes in Fuquay-Varina and the surrounding areas. We just put a home on the market last Friday afternoon and received multiple offers before the weekend was up! Yes, the mortgage interest rates are going up, but rising rates are not stopping buyers needing a home in our area! Buyers know they can always refinance their home loans when the rates head downward again.

Front Porch Realty is the only LOCAL INDEPENDENT real estate company in Fuquay-Varina. We all eat, live, and play here and most of all we KNOW our Fuquay-Varina real estate market. We consistently have buyers from all over the country contacting us as they find us on Google and can quickly see we are the LOCAL leader of Fuquay-Varina. I publish a hyper-local quarterly Real Estate Market Update, let me know if you would like to receive it by email or snail mail. Oh, and Front Porch Realty just partnered with Front Porch Rentals offering Property Management for our local homeowners!

Let us know how we can help you!

-Laura (Moody) Evans, Broker/Owner

Front Porch Realty | 604 N Main St Fuquay-Varina | 919-422-4542

FrontPorchRealtyNC.com

Today In The Quay®

Do you live in the Fuquay-Varina area? Are you planning to move to Fuquay-Varina? Do you like to just keep up with random, BOOMING small towns? If you aren’t following Today In The Quay®, you should be! Keeping us up-to-date with positive happenings in Fuquay-Varina, Jason Wunsch has been running the Facebook page Today in the Quay for 8 years! Along with his wonderful Facebook page, he sends out a weekly newsletter, This Week in the Quay to deliver more news about our wonderful community (be sure to subscribe)! Front Porch Realty has been following Jason along since day one and we absolutely love everything he has done for our community and to keep us informed on the greatness within our community! This year, Jason has started something new! Giving our community the opportunity to vote for our favorite establishments, Fuquay-Varina Favorites has 20 categories for you to vote. There is one thing we all love in our community and that is the endless amount of wonderful eateries we have! Now is your chance to let everyone know who your favorite is! Click HERE to cast your votes now! There will be a top 3 nominations for each category which will be the final vote and give us the 2022 FV Favorites winners! Be sure to get your vote in for your Fuquay-Varina Favorites!

Garibaldi Trattoria

HAPPY FUQUAY-FRIDAY!

G- Garibaldi Trattoria Pizza Pasta

Authentic Italian dishes right in Fuquay-Varina! Pizza, Pasta Dishes, Calzones, Desserts, & SO MUCH MORE!

Inside the Restaurant you will find a charmingly decorated room with an Italy feel, enjoy outdoor dining as well with covered and uncovered seating! In a rush? Order ahead and conveniently pickup at their pickup area located on the side of the building!

Rated #1 as the top Italian Restaurant in Wake County, be sure to check them out the next time you’re craving some Italian food!

900 N Main St.

Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526

984-208-2947

325 Timber Meadow Drive, Fuquay-Varina – COMING SOON!

Beautiful and spacious! Walking distance to downtown! Main floor owners suite with a large sitting area. Main floor guest room with full bath. Dining room/semi -private office space off the kitchen, with an eat in kitchen. Laminate wood floors throughout the main floor. Three more bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs.

Oversized patio in the back with access to the Fuquay-Varina Jeff Wells Trail and South Park. So much right outside your door, don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!

GOOD TO KNOW :

PRICE – $405,000

BED – 5

BATH – 3

BUILT – 2007

631 Whitetail Creek, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526

This gorgeous townhome did NOT last long! Only 3 days on the market and 6 offers later, 631 Whitetail Creek is UNDER CONTRACT! This area is continuing to grow and the market is CRAZY! Now is the time to sell your home if you have been thinking about it! Be sure to contact your local Front Porch Realty team for all of your selling and/or buying needs. We update our website with new listings, be sure to check it out!

Lovely ranch end unit. 2BR and 2 full baths. Fireplace in living room. In town amenities.