Cooke Report November 2022

COOKE REPORT

DA LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE to the largest zoo in the world

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Dear Reader,

It’s hard to believe it has been almost a year since the last publication. As promised, we have included a Market Update. It may surprise you! In addition, we have decided to compile our most recent “Day Trip” articles in one convenient location. We are fortunate to have so many venues to explore. We have also published a163 page book of Local Attractions. If you would like a copy, let us know your address and we will put one in the mail.

For Market Update clarification, all numbers in the magazine are from 11/1/202110/31/2022, and are generated from the MLS system. We understand that some small details or numbers may alter from the time this is written to the time it is mailed, but never hesitate to reach out for more specific details regarding your area, home, neighborhood, or with general questions.

This publication is truly a labor of love on our part. There is no number generator that pulls the data automatically. Lucia designs and lays out every individual page. And If you know Lucia, she is very particular about her photographs! Every word is written by one of us. We create this magazine to ensure that every person we have the privilege of engaging with knows that we care about them, their housing needs, and their referrals. We will strive to exceed your highest expectations.

Wishing us all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2023!

Market update

I am, yet again, starting the article with the following disclaimer: ALL REAL ESTATE IS LOCAL. Sorry for literallly shouting that, but I am exhausted by “National Trends” and “Overall Housing Indexes.” Yes, there are a variety of issues effecting the housing market on a national scale, but every area deals with unique trends, economic conditions, and specific infrastructure. This article speaks only to the Triangle Area. While many may be concerned about real estate on a larger scale, the numbers from the last year speak for themselves. It’s especially interesting to see what has happened since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates. So, without further preamble, let’s do the numbers.

In 2021, the average sale price in the Triangle was $392,939. To date in 2022, the average sale price is $460,676. That is a 17.2% increase from last year. The average List-to-Sale Price in 2021 was 103%. Considering the explosion that happened in that market with many competing offers, that number is not as staggering to the mind now as it was last year this time. What I think most people will find surprising is that the average List-to-Sales price in 2022 was 102.8%. Yes, this is down slightly, but certainly does not display any sort of drastic downturn.

Average Days on Market (DOM) for 2021 was 13. Average DOM for 2022? 14. One. Day. Difference. And here is something you may not know, the MLS system, which reports the data and feeds out the information of listings to most of the sites people use (think Zillow, Realor.com, etc.) added a Rule Change in 2022. In 2021, and years prior, a listing marketed as “Coming Soon” did NOT start accumulating DOM. During 2022, the MOMENT it was listed as “Coming Soon” the DOM clock began. There is no good way to quantify the effect that has had in the overall DOM count, but it does pose the question as to whether that number was altered to a measurable degree. Just to be picky, I broke down 11/1/21-4/30/22 vs. 5/1/22-11/1/22 to see if there was a distinct difference. The earlier part of the year, DOM was 13 days. The latter portion was 15 days.

Inventory remains an issue. Closed sales are down 9.2% from last year. However, that is a changing dynamic. Homes that are overpriced, ill-represented on the market, or not presented in quality condition are doing poorly in the marketplace. Buyers are feeling the pinch from the rate hikes and are emboldened by the “National” news that the market is lagging. Whether or not the numbers support that locally, buyers have the sense that they have more ability to negotiate on price, terms, inspection items, etc. than they did in 2021. That perception has hurt buyers and sellers in 2022. Sellers think they can ask too much without doing any work, and buyers think it is a 2015 market and can negotiate every detail. Unfortunately, both sides are incorrect. Buyers need to understand that this marketplace is still competitive, and Sellers need to understand that they cannot afford to do nothing and expect their home to sell at a premium.

Let’s taLk about Rates

The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in March. They raised them again in June, July, and September, and are projected to raise rates again in November and December. If the DOM indicator, average sales price, and inventory numbers didn’t give enough information, then let’s put it this way: People are still buying and selling homes in the Triangle, at record numbers. It is true that some buyers have been forced into the rental market and that some have left the market entirely. The upper echelon of homes, a million plus, have seen a bit of a crunch on demand, but, in general, the rates have had little effect on our area at this point in time. Once again, my crystal ball isn’t operational. But the influx of businesses, consistency of the surrounding universities and hospitals, and the overall influence of the Research Triangle Park will always have some sway on the Triangle housing market.

And there you have it. As always, I am happy to do a “deep dive” into the data with anyone who is interested, but always try to stay out of the weeds.

the Local Market Report

All data is from Triangle MLS.

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Until Next Time! -Allison

Price Range

recent 5/1/2022 to 11/1/2022 previous 11/1/2021 to 4/31/2022

New Construction Single Family

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

Number of Sales Dollar

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 298 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 351

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

previous 6 months 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 312 N/A 237 335 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 388 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 330 N/A 0 0 1 10 16 16 20 18 8 5 N/A N/A 225 321 313 261 292 282 312 313 0 0 3 3 9 14 21 10 13 5 N/A N/A 195 295 271 265 275 267 275 321 0 0 7 13 5 0 0 0 1 0 N/A N/A 215 254 252 N/A N/A N/A 244 N/A 0 2 12 7 5 2 0 1 1 0 N/A 139 213 247 271 222 N/A 229 246 N/A

previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 1.04 months

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: 1.09 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 1.3 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 5 absorption rate: 1.76 months

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: .87 month

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 1.6 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 1.9 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 1.85 months

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 1.11 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 5 absorption rate: 4.6 months

greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 3.4 months

Chapel Hill High

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

New Construction Single Family

Number of Sales Dollar

0 0

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 1.4 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 6 absorption rate: 1.39 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: .73 month

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 5 absorption rate: 1.39 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: 1.85 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 2 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: .66 month

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 5 absorption rate: 2.61 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 4.81 months

greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 24.09 months

Chapel Hill High School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

Price Range

recent 5/1/2022 to 11/1/2022 previous 11/1/2021 to 4/31/2022

New Construction Single Family

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

Number of Sales Dollar

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months previous 6 months

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 280 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 395 N/A 267 N/A N/A

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months

previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 231 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 395 N/A 267 239 267 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 6 11 4 9 8 4 4 N/A N/A N/A 370 257 296 278 264 343 270 0 0 1 8 7 7 4 3 5 4 N/A N/A 217 242 288 235 268 240 250 289 0 1 7 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 N/A 190 229 229 287 244 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 239 289 214 256 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: 1 month

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 1.14 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: .92 month

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 2.4 months

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 1.84 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

Carrboro High School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

Price Range

recent 5/1/2022 to 11/1/2022 previous 11/1/2021 to 4/31/2022

New Construction Single Family

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

Number of Sales Dollar

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months previous 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months

previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

0 0 0 8 11 3 3 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 186 157 209 219 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 17 27 8 1 0 2 0 N/A N/A N/A 156 182 182 268 N/A 274 N/A 0 0 20 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 159 224 229 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 11 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 160 180 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 4 2 1 1 2 1 0 N/A N/A N/A 205 174 240 207 258 185 N/A 0 0 0 19 27 12 4 1 2 0 N/A N/A N/A 156 182 208 214 290 274 N/A 0 0 0 7 16 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 200 222 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 11 71 3 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 160 182 212 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 9 22 25 7 6 11 3 3 N/A N/A 233 227 231 228 282 244 367 256 0 2 6 22 31 11 5 3 4 1 N/A 186 214 218 219 245 307 214 301 282 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 183 169 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 168 N/A 162 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: 6.25 months

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: .98 month

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 30 absorption rate: 2.29 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 16 absorption rate: 1.62 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: .7 month

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 1.26 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: 2.83 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: 3.61 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 4.39 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: 12

Cedar Ridge High School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

New Construction Single Family

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: 3 months

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: .64 month

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 8 absorption rate: .58 month

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 6 absorption rate: .93 month

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: .82 month

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 1.14 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: 1.33

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 6 absorption rate: 6.5 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: 6.25

greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: 6.25

Orange High School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

recent 5/1/2022 to 11/1/2022 previous 11/1/2021 to 4/31/2022

New Construction Single Family

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

Number of Sales Dollar

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months previous 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months

previous 6 months previous 6 months

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

0 0 0 10 11 7 2 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 239 280 212 223 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 8 3 4 7 3 2 1 0 N/A N/A 222 201 231 191 275 290 326 N/A 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 179 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 1 1 0 11 2 0 0 0 N/A N/A 189 193 N/A 320 370 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 10 6 2 4 4 1 1 N/A N/A N/A 203 216 200 260 305 424 488 0 0 8 14 9 9 6 2 1 0 N/A N/A 222 207 220 201 257 290 326 N/A 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 N/A N/A 216 199 N/A N/A N/A 384 N/A N/A 0 0 4 5 3 11 2 0 0 0 N/A N/A 185 181 191 320 370 N/A N/A N/A 1 12 58 90 62 26 10 10 3 2 71 183 221 236 221 223 228 225 249 162 0 21 62 116 49 23 14 3 4 3 N/A 174 213 212 206 188 248 212 485 169 0 4 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 201 208 187 168 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 2 10 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 206 174 135 134 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

* One sale was a unique property on 93 acres

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: .31 month

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 10 absorption rate: .79 month

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 41 absorption rate: 1.9 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 13 absorption rate: 1.09 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 9 absorption rate: 1.36 months

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 6 absorption rate: 1.89 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: .625 month

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 2.66 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: 4 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: N/A

Northern High School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

New Construction Single Family

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 12 absorption rate: 1.21 months

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 23 absorption rate: 1.3 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 7 absorption rate: .67 month

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 4 absorption rate: .75 month

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 6 absorption rate: 1.2 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 13 absorption rate: 3.25 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 8 absorption rate: 4.37 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: 2.58 months

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 10 absorption rate: 7.09 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: 12.04 months greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

Riverside High School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

New Construction Single Family

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 6 absorption rate: .34 month

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 20 absorption rate: .99 month

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 28 absorption rate: 1.5 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 12 absorption rate: .71 month

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 13 absorption rate: 1.01 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 18 absorption rate: 2.4 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 7 absorption rate: 1.64 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 8 absorption rate: 3.7 months

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 5 absorption rate: 1.71 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 4 months greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: 2.4 months

Jordan High School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

New Construction Single Family

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New Construction Townhome and Condominium

Number of Sales

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Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

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Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

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Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 6 absorption rate: 2.66 months

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 19 absorption rate: 1.48 month

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 68 absorption rate: 1.68 months month

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 62 absorption rate: 1.34 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 19 absorption rate: 1.17 months

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: .83 month

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 4 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: 12.04 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: N/A

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: 2.4 months

Hillside High School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

recent 5/1/2022 to 11/1/2022 previous 11/1/2021 to 4/31/2022

New Construction Single Family

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

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New Construction Townhome and Condominium

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Number of Sales

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Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

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Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

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Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months previous 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months

previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

0 0 1 19 13 21 23 3 2 0 N/A N/A 201 215 239 231 227 239 222 N/A 0 0 1 14 52 8 0 1 0 0 N/A N/A 205 215 203 215 N/A 293 N/A N/A 0 0 0 3 10 2 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 213 222 212 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 1 8 28 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 191 213 201 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 2 47 31 15 11 1 0 N/A N/A N/A 192 244 228 258 222 185 N/A 0 0 3 27 94 35 10 6 0 0 N/A N/A 208 222 214 219 207 250 N/A N/A 0 0 0 17 12 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 216 229 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 2 26 42 2 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 187 217 210 219 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 6 45 118 49 19 10 2 3 0 N/A 122 212 225 210 223 212 219 279 N/A 0 23 63 108 53 1 3 3 1 0 N/A 150 207 209 198 174 233 244 200 N/A 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 173 203 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 3 5 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 125 190 203 205 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: .75 month

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 20 absorption rate: 1.96 months

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 50 absorption rate: 1.82 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 43 absorption rate: 1.59 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 22 absorption rate: 2.21 months

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 11 absorption rate: 2.24 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 5 absorption rate: 2.4 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 3.44 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: N/A

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

Southern High School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

recent 5/1/2022 to 11/1/2022 previous 11/1/2021 to 4/31/2022

New Construction Single Family

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

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Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

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Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

Number of Sales

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Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

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Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months previous 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months

previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

0 0 0 0 5 15 25 14 21 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A 245 229 223 241 251 240 0 0 0 0 9 61 37 20 15 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 205 205 225 226 236 0 0 0 22 16 6 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 187 225 232 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 6 13 1 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 197 202 271 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 1 6 7 14 10 17 5 5 N/A N/A 203 320 261 253 259 254 260 254 0 0 0 3 24 82 50 26 20 15 N/A N/A N/A 206 224 213 210 228 232 252 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A 278 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 3 13 1 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 197 202 271 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 1 13 24 34 19 27 11 8 4 N/A 80 188 247 261 265 255 242 220 230 1 0 17 20 34 16 22 19 8 5 110 N/A 218 215 241 232 235 208 236 414 0 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A 273 222 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 4 6 3 1 1 0 0 0 N/A N/A 211 212 262 189 221 N/A N/A N/A

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: .34 month

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 13 absorption rate: 1.79 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 19 absorption rate: 1.69 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 25 absorption rate: 1.92 months

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 14 absorption rate: 1.23 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 14 absorption rate: 1.9 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 23 absorption rate: 4.45 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 21 absorption rate: 7.2 months

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 19 absorption rate: 4.38 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: 5.17 months greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 7 absorption rate: 9.3 months

Northwood high School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

New Construction Single Family

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New Construction Townhome and Condominium

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Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

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Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

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Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

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Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

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Number of Sales

per Sq Ft

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 2 absorption rate: 1.26 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 1 absorption rate: .34 month

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 7 absorption rate: 1.75 months

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 8 absorption rate: 1.65 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 14 absorption rate: 4 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 6 absorption rate: 1.4 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 3 absorption rate: .97 month

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 21 absorption rate: 4.27 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 7 absorption rate: 4 months greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 13 absorption rate: 39.39 months

Seaforth high School

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

Price Range

recent 5/1/2022 to 11/1/2022 previous 11/1/2021 to 4/31/2022

New Construction Single Family

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

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New Construction Townhome and Condominium

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Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

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Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales

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Number of Sales

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recent 6 months previous 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months

previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

0 0 0 0 4 30 110 27 30 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A 223 252 243 250 238 254 0 0 0 0 11 77 52 47 21 17 N/A N/A N/A N/A 245 228 209 214 215 232 0 0 0 16 110 142 23 1 0 4 N/A N/A N/A 190 218 235 260 300 N/A 376 0 0 0 59 96 47 4 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 171 202 225 258 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 6 20 40 37 36 23 N/A N/A N/A N/A 260 267 250 252 255 267 0 0 0 0 20 108 80 84 45 36 N/A N/A N/A N/A 236 231 217 225 233 248 0 0 0 9 76 59 17 4 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 221 224 229 247 276 N/A N/A 0 0 0 72 175 92 16 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A 180 209 226 249 N/A N/A N/A 0 0 2 73 193 203 147 119 68 47 N/A N/A 194 267 262 257 256 249 258 279 0 2 4 72 191 241 114 70 56 28 N/A 119 252 249 247 242 239 244 261 254 0 0 28 111 71 26 9 2 2 2 N/A N/A 231 238 246 231 232 356 328 302 0 0 47 99 83 16 6 4 1 2 N/A N/A 204 233 231 237 265 301 367 286

Absorption Rate

$1,000,000$1,499,999 $1,500,000$2,000,000 greater than $2,000,000

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 18 absorption rate: 1.49 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 22 absorption rate: .69 month

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 22 absorption rate: .62 month

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 31 absorption rate: 1.01 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 41 absorption rate: 1.7 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 29 absorption rate: 1.4 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 17 absorption rate: 1.28 months

zip codes 27560, 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519, 27502, 27523 72 16 8 284 322 406 55 12 4 292 346 275

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 34 absorption rate: 1.57 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 9 absorption rate: 1.86 months greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 5 absorption rate: 2.7 months

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

recent 5/1/2022 to 11/1/2022 previous 11/1/2021 to 4/31/2022

New Construction Single Family

Number of Sales

Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

less than $100,000 $100,000$199,999 $200,000$299,999 $300,000$399,999 $400,000$499,999 $500,000$599,999 $600,000$699,999 $700,000$799,999 $800,000$899,999 $900,000$999,999

New Construction Townhome and Condominium

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Single Family Re-Sale less than 10 years old

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Townhome & Condominium less than 10 years old

Single Family Re-Sale more than 10 years old

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

Number of Sales Dollar per Sq Ft

recent 6 months previous 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months recent 6 months

previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months previous 6 months

Townhome and Condominium more than 10 years old

Absorption Rate

less than $100,000 current inventory: 0 absorption rate: N/A

$100,000 - $199,999 current inventory: 5 absorption rate: .82 month

$200,000 - $299,999 current inventory: 20 absorption rate: .94 month

$300,000 - $399,999 current inventory: 33 absorption rate: 1.08 months

$400,000 - $499,999 current inventory: 43 absorption rate: 1.4 months

$500,000 - $599,999 current inventory: 49 absorption rate: 1.67 months

$600,000 - $699,999 current inventory: 45 absorption rate: 1.69 months

$700,000 - $799,999 current inventory: 34 absorption rate: 1.83 months

$800,000 - $899,999 current inventory: 16 absorption rate: 1.25 months

$900,000 - $999,999 current inventory: 12 absorption rate: 1.4 months

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999 current inventory: 40 absorption rate: 2.18 months

$1,500,000 - $2,000,000 current inventory: 31 absorption rate: 5.09 months greater than $2,000,000 current inventory: 43 absorption rate: 10.75 months

zip codes 27612, 27613, 27606, 27607, 27608, 27609, 27603, 27605

Central Raleigh

The absorption rate is derived by dividing the active listings by the average number of sales per month in each price category.

Available Properties

RidgeLane

Where the textures of nature resound.

Sited on 1.49 acres with Triangle Land Conservancy behind there are over 2400 sq ft of porches and decks to enjoy the splendor each day provides.

FFrom the moment master builder and craftsman, Matt Alferman, selected the lot to build his personal home, he drew his vision from the land. Inspired by the likes of Sarah Susanka and Frank Loyd Wright, it is designed to compliment its surroundings, rather than impose on them. On the outside, Brazilian Cherry was used to construct the front porch and covered porch dining areas. Inside, hickory flooring, treated with linseed oil to maintain a natural luster, offers a variety of color and texture. In both the interior and exterior each plank displays mild variations creating an overall aesthetic that is as pleasing to the eye as a glance into the surrounding woods. It is this attention to detail that create a true masterpiece.

American cherry trim delineates spaces and rooms and accents the unique shape and expert placement of high-efficiency windows. Oversized rooms benefit from the variations of ceiling heights. Providing both an anchor and focal point, is the dual sided fireplace. Crafted from local stone by a master stonemason, this fireplace is the ultimate balance between art and functionality.

The kitchen will please even the most accomplished chef. The solid brass hardware compliments the variety of colors within the American cherry cabinets. The Wolf 60 inch double oven and range, complete with stainless range hood is designed to be the powerhouse of the kitchen. Abundant space, both for storage, appliances and freedom of movement make this ideal for preparing meals of any size. The SubZero refrigerator is no surprise in this expertly planned design.

Interconnectivity between the dining room, kitchen, breakfast area and family room encourages the movement of people and light. Entertaining and gatherings of all sizes can be easily achieved, and the party can flow easily between inside and outside spaces.

The home offers a variety of living areas and spaces. The main level family room takes full advantage of interior and exterior views. Half-height bookshelves and cabinets offer practical space, without impeding a wall of windows. Cleverly designed storage spaces surround the TV cabinet.

For a more private space, step off the deck and up the stairs to a relaxing studio, complete with its own deck. Perfect as an office, an exercise room, a play area for adults and children alike, or a craft room, the options are limited only by the imagination.

The lower level is a suite in and of itself. With a large family room, separate bedroom and bath and a heated and cooled garage, it can exist as a private entity. Alternately, it is a great space for messes to be made and hidden from the main level. Whether used as an in-law suite, a private retreat for out-of-town guests, or just as a casual place to gather and relax, it is a welcome addition to the home.

Unsurprisingly, the master bedroom has a private deck for the owner to enjoy. Vaulted ceilings allow room for oversized transoms and a large circular window. Note how the same symmetry can be seen in the master bathroom as well as the upper foyer.

There are two additional bedrooms on the second level as well as a main level bedroom. Each bedroom has an en-suite bath and graciously sized closets. Here there is something for everyone to enjoy, and a space for everyone to claim as their own. This home embodies flexible living at its finest, all while displaying a level of unparalleled quality.

First floor: 2,013 heated sq ft

Second floor: 1,436 heated sq ft

Lower level: 830 heated sq ft

Bonus room: 418 heated sq ft

Porches, decks, and patios: 2,459 sq ft

Total heated living area: 4,697 sq ft

ANCESTRY

Rockford born from ancestry and ripe with future

In pre-revolutionary times, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh didn’t exist. The influential cities were Hillsborough and Pittsboro. Both were their respective county seats of government and integral to the growth of the area. Early settlers of piedmont North Carolina traveled by walking, horseback, or wagon. Their route evolved from animal trails, to Indian trading paths, to horse paths and wagon trails. A beautifully preserved ancestral trail leading from Hillsborough to Pittsboro runs along the western boundary of the Rockford property. An original “rock ford” still traverses Phill’s Creek on the property. This historical landmark will remain preserved in Rockford’s conservation open space.

163 Rockford Lane

setting

An historic

serves as the backdrop for a home to be cherished for generations.

The inside greets the outside with windows and open areas in this classic floorplan. There is ample space for community and privacy.

Contemporary design is all about the now and the future, it has features that are

timeless and aesthetics that are current.

Welcome to the epitome of contemporary design.

FEATURES:

* interior stairs with a custom iron railing*

* modern fireplaces in the family room and screen porch *

*appliances include a Thermador 48" dualfuel range, refrigerator and freezer columns. A microwave drawer, and two beverage refrigerators*

* high-efficiency windows *

* a Rinnai tankless water heating system *

* certified energy star rating *

* phantom screens on the rear porch * * irrigation system*

* a mudroom with lockers and cubbies *

* a built-in desk in the home office* and so much more

4116 heated square feet sited on 2.33 acres in historic Rockford

.

. . a euphemism that we have all been taught since our early school days. And it is so true. When each part of a home is carefully selected for aesthetic value, durability, quality of construction, and longterm reputation it is impossible to go wrong. Especially when each part is inspected and the installation is overseen by a master hands-on builder. PRICE $1,650,000

The whole is equal to the sum of its parts . . .

Luxury, like beauty, doesn’t scream, “Look at Me.” Instead it draws you in like a magnet, inviting you to come

Quintessential Southern rocking chair porches are the perfect spot to enjoy the serene, sculpturally manicured grounds. Every season is lush with color and a feast for the senses.

Elevatingexpectations

With vaulted ceilings, exterior access through front and back French doors, and anchored by a massive gas fireplace, this series of open rooms are as functional as its gracious ambiance. There is always room to pull up another comfortable chair for large gatherings, whether planned or spontaneous. One step in the door, and everyone feels relaxed and comfortable. Note the integrated sound system, pristine hardwood floors, and captivating lighting.

Come have a seat and stay a while.

Dare to dream

This series of rooms exceeds your wildest expectations. First, the layout is spectacular. Second, the size of each area is absolute perfection. Entering through a hallway at the left of the kitchen window is the wet bar. Here mirrored cabinets, granite counters, a beverage refrigerator, and a handsome sink complete the room. Adjacent is a dream pantry separated by double pocket doors. To the right of the wet bar is an ultimate laundry/owner's entry area finished with an attractive farm sink, cabinets, a desk area and space for every homeowner to store their outdoor belongings.

3.4 acres backing up to the Eno State Park

Nothing could be finer - swinging, s’more roasting in the fireplace, watching a favorite movie or game, covered dining, or just enjoying good conversation and a favorite beverage.

porches and patios extend over 1,100 sq ft

Three patios provide open living areas that include room for dining, relaxing, and grilling. Not pictured are the detached garage and storage shed.

Grand scale

The first-floor owner’s suite is placed for easy, private access and verdant views. The room scale provides generous space for sitting, reading, and sleeping in comfort.

Neutral marble, large vanities, and classic lighting create a master bath that is rich with elegance and opulence. Dawdle in the freestanding tub or luxuriate in the multi-directional water of the oversized shower.

The walk-in closet is enormous.

Outdoor rooms are as beautifully appointed as the interior rooms.

Here is refined living at its best.

ComingSoon

Tranquility with Proximity

Nestled into 5.96 acres on Whitfield Road in Chapel Hill, this exquisite new home will be ready for its new owners in 2023. Owners will enjoy Chapel Hill schools and short driving times to Duke, UNC, and the best shopping, dining, and entertainment in the Triangle.

Price to be determined.

2804 Montgomery Street

This Duke Forest custom 3496 sq ft all brick home may be available when this magazine is published. There are abundant hardwood floors, and fresh carpet, rich American cherry custom cabinets, and quartz countertops; five bedrooms (with one suite on the main level), and three full baths. The quality will be appreciated inside and out. Offered for $875,000,000

Tr i p p i n g

In three of our most recent magazines, we have published articles about our favorite places to "day trip" in the area. The Triangle is rich in history, museums, and excitement. And sometimes it is fun to drive less than two hours to find a place that tells a new story, shares knowledge of the state's past, or maybe discover something that you haven't seen in a textbook or on a website. We hope that a compilation of our Day Trip articles provides a source for reference.

History

How did North Carolina come to have the largest zoo in the world and one of only two state zoos in the United States?

In North Carolina, there is always a story to tell. Ours starts with Mary Ester's article in "Visit North Carolina."

Dan K. Moore was elected to be the 66th governor of North Carolina in 1964. As the story goes, in a family gathering in the Executive Mansion after the innaugration there was a strategy session to decide on a legacy for Governor Moore, something for which he would always be remembered.

Former governors had the motto of being the "good roads governor," or the "education governor," or the "industry governor." Bob Leak suggested establishing a North Carolina State Zoo, and Governor Moore liked the idea.

As always, the big problem that surfaced was money. The cost of a study to determine a good location was $50,000. The Raleigh Jaycees hosted the first NFL exhibition game in North Carolina with proceeds to be donated "to a worthy cause." Carter-Finley Stadium was host to a game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. More-than-anticipated profits funded the cost of the zoo location study.

From mountain to shore, a search for Hobo

An initial bond referendum of $2 million was proposed to the voters. To promote the zoo referrendum, legendary photographer Hugh Morton took a 10-week-old bear on a road trip.

Critically Endangered

The adorable cub was taken from the mountains of North Carolina to the shore and photographed in iconic locations.

He appeared in 28 programs on 16 television stations, which endeared the cub and his cause to the public. Bear cub advertising worked.

A contest to name the cub followed, with the winning name being "Hobo." After his celebrity status, Hobo was reintroduced into the wild where he lived for 17 years near Grandfather Mountain.

How fitting for Hobo to live in his natural habitat after helping to establish a zoo dedicated to giving each animal and endangered species its best life.

Thanks to a determined group of civic-minded North Carolinians, the zoo found a home in the center of the state.

The citizens of Ashboro and Randolph County donated 500 acres (known as the Purgatory Mountain property) to create a venue. The location is 75 miles west of Raleigh, 25 miles south of Greensboro, and 75 miles northeast of Charlotte.

The zoo has now grown to 2,600 acres making it the largest zoo in the world. So far, 500 acres and two continents are represented. The zoo is home to 1,800 animals and more than 200 species.

A ground-breaking ceremony was held in August 2022 for a new, 10-acre Asian continent exhibit.

It is scheduled to open in 2026, with an Australian exhibit to follow.

What does it mean when a zoo is called "ALIVE"?

"Alive" zoos are arranged in "zoo georgraphic clusters." The enclosed territories feature topography and plants that replicate the natural environment where an animal would survive in the wild.

Barriers are as invisible as possible so that visitors can feel that they are inside the animals' habitat. The created habitat is designed to comfort the animals and transport visitors to a magical realm few will ever see.

An "Alive" zoo cares as much for the animal's welfare as for the visitor's pleasure. It means that animals that want to seclude from people or each other have a native landscape with the appropriate caves, trees, shrubs, land, and rocks to create nooks and cranies for privacy.

Keepers hide food so that the animals can search for it as they would in the wild. It keeps the animals mentally stimulated and physically active. Feeding times are posted so that everyone can enjoy the hunt.

There is an honest concern for ecological integrity.

Ronan is a new resident, he is a 9-year-old, 740-pound grizzly bear. Ronan came to the zoo from Reid Park Zoo in Arizona. As all animals, he spent the first 30 days in quarantine before being released into his habitat. Ronan's favorite spot is in the den area behind the waterfall. His favorite foods include trout, herring, meat, pears, bear chow, and HONEY!

Welcome to North Carolina, Ronan!

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Enrichment is a tool that handlers use with the animals every day. It refers to providing a novelty. The presentation may range from introducing new toys, to new hiding places for food, or to a change in habitat.

There are four giraffes at the North Carolina Zoo. They cohabitate with the zebras and the ostraches. In the wild, giraffes congregate in groups. There is a fission-fusion social structure, which means that individual animals vary who they might want to hang out with from day to day. Because giraffes are natural grazers, their enrichment is provided by specialized feeders that require manipulating objects with their head, mouth, and tongue.

Enrichment prevents boredom and adds the thrill of exploration. For giraffes it may be a paradax feeder.

Leia's personal FAVORITE

Think of a paradax as a dangling green sphere with holes where handlers can place food.

The paradax can bounce in every direction like air bobbing for apples.

Turbo at 13, is the oldest of the giraffes. You can spot him by his teddy bear face.

Jack (the only northern giraffe) is easy to identify by his irregular dark brown spots. He is definitely the tallest.

Leia (like Turbo and Amelia) is a reticular giraffe. She is 11 years old.

Amelia is the newest member of the group and the smallest. She is 2 1/2 years old and though naturally small in stature, big in personality.

At the Acacia Station you can climb a platform and feed a giraffe lettuce. Their eyes are mesmerizing, and be preparedtheir black tongues are 18" to 20" long. ADVENTURE S

Meet Jack

Turbo Leia

Amelia

Reilly and Mekita are a celebrity couple at the zoo. They follow each other around, sniff each other, and cuddle at naptime. But it wasn't always that way.

When Mekita arived at the zoo, Reilly was looking for a mate after the loss of Sala (his first love). Mekita was a little over a year old, so she was young and the only male lion she knew was her father. Mekita was known to be shy and timid. After a quarantine period and her introduction to the habit, it was time for Reilly and Mekita to say "Howdy", which is what the caretakers call a "first introduction." The animals can see each other and interact but are separated by a door for protection. Caretakers hope that the animals will sniff each other, roll to show submission, or be playful. Reilly and Mekita were totally indifferent to each other for a long time. So, to encourage interaction the door was opened. Mekita came charging into the room and smacked Reilly across the face. They tussled and Reilly pinned Mekita down to show his dominance. Mekita sprung up and smacked him again. The introduction was traumatic for Mekita. Back to "Howdy" time. After many months, the caretakers held their breath and opened the door again. Success! Reilly did not display his dominance, and actually let Mekita push him around, and even steal his bone. But there was no interest in procreating. Hoping that a little competition would up Reilly's libido, the caretakers had another zoo ship the poop of a male lion and placed it in the hallway of the animals' night quarters. Reilly and Mekita were soon the proud parents of four cubs - two girls and two boys.

Reilly became a doting mate. He always leaves a few crumbs from his dinner for Mekita and waits for her to eat them so they can go back to their hillside together.

Sadly, Reilly passed away in August 2022, but Reilly & Mekita gave the world 9 offspring.

C'sar is the oldest African Elephant in the United States. He is 48 years old and weighs about 12,000 lbs.

C'sar does yoga to help him stay strong, maintain balance, and for range of motion.

Go C'sar!

There are seven elephants- three bulls and four cows, cared for by six keepers. The keepers are aware how crucial it is to know and respect the personality of each elephant. In the herd, the matriachs are a mother/daughter pair, Tonga & Batir. Batir is higher-ranking than her mother because of her a strong personality and bond with Rafiki, another female. The elephants enjoy a seven-acre pachyderm habitat that includes an immersion walkway. The elephants are trained for husbandry, and are taught to present different parts of their body, such as an ear or foot. One of the trainer's favorite behaviors is "big ears," where the elephants are asked to stick their ears straight out. It allows blood draws and ear inspections but also looks super adorable.

Mosuba

Mosuba, lovingly known as "Mo," is a Western Lowland Gorilla, a species that is critically endangered. Don't be surprised if you see a young gorilla near Mo. While it is very rare for gorillas to adopt abandoned gorillas that need a parental figure, Mo is the exception. He has accepted and nurtured young gorillas that were rejected several times in other zoos. Mo has artifically inseminated offspring of his own. He is a gentle giant with a big heart. Like all gorillas, he is very subtle and quiet. Mo's favorite foods are pineapple, oranges, kiwi, and grapes.

He also loves a good nap.

Look for the elephants, along with the white rhinos, antelope & gazelles in the Watani Grasslands

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Come meet new friends, each has a story to tell

River Otters: Bono & Hannah

Black Bears: Nova & Luna

Sand Cats: Cosmo & Najama

Vampire Bats: Johnny Cash has a black band Prince has a purple band & Janice Joplin bites!

and so many more individual species from the rocky coast to the desert

KendallIt is very easy to fall in love with chimpanzees, after all, they share 99% of our DNA. They are our closest relative in the animal kingdom. Chimps are highly social and spend a large amount of time interacting with each other, cultivating friendships and alliances, and exhibiting behavious that we can relate to as humans.

At one time, Kendall was more comfortable with humans than chimpanzees. He was seen on TV advertisements with Drew Carey, and has met Opra Winfrey. Kendall was born at a facility that breeds chimpanzees for the entertainment industry. But what happens to a chimp raised by humans that becomes unsuitable to use for performance?

Kendall found a home at the North Carolina Zoo.

Kendall's care team worked for months to find a chimp in the social heirachy of the zoo family that would accept Kendall. After all, Kendall didn't know how to be a chimp. There were many failures before his care team found Kendall a friend. Her name was Tammy. Tammy was older and a low-ranking female, but she knew how to be patient with Kendall's abnormal chimpanzee behaviours and social interactions.

Slowly Kendall began to learn Chimpanzee.

He was never fully successful, Kendall never fully integrated into the original chimpanzee habitat, but he has made more friends. In fact, he is the leader of his own troop of females. Kendall’s group plays an important role in the management of chimpanzees at the zoo. Because this group is much calmer than Jonathan’s group, made up of more socially appropriate chimpanzees, it is a “safer” place for chimpanzees that are less socially savvy, have medical concerns, or are geriatric.

Langley, Ryoshi & Kira

The zoo houses 3 types of sea birds: horned puffins, thick-billed murres, and parakeet auklets. In the wild, they breed on the rocky coast of the North American continent but spend the winter on the frigid ocean water far out of sight of land, making scientific observation almost impossible. Much is being done at the zoo to better understand these magnificent water birds and promote their survival.

An adorable trio of horned puffins were recently born to new parents that did not know how to properly provide for them. Caretakers fed them and taught them to swim before introducing them into their habitat.

Give these beauties & their caretakers a high five.

Payton

Payton is a recent addition to the zoo. He was born at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago and named after Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton.

Payton's keepers describe his personality as "goofy." When he is excited, his big ears perk up and his head starts bobbing up and down. He likes to play with his enrichment items, which include a plastic garbage can. He will put the can on his head and fold it into tiny pieces. It is a natural instinctive "crushing" behavior.

Payton's sense of smell is very strong, even for a polar bear. The zoo pool is deeper than most and Payton has enjoyed deep swims.

Heath & Olive

Heath and Olive are two of three kittens that were orphaned in the wild. A hunter killed their mother before he knew that she had kittens. He did the right thing and followed her footprints back to the den, then advised the wildlife authorites so that these tiny kittens could be saved. Only a few days old when found, they needed to be reared by humans. After the three were weaned, they were shipped to North Carolina where watching them wrestle, play and chase each other has brought great joy. After each active play the three would pile up together for a nap. As the three grew, space for them became an issue. It was discovered that another zoo had a male cougar, Syd, that was also abandoned, a few months yourger, and needed a buddy. Willow was the most outgoing and the boldest of the three. She went to live with Syd and they are purrfect together.

Alligators are one of the most dangerous animals that keepers work with on a routine basis. They feed Gaterboy and Liv at two separate stations. Keepers also train them for medical examinations, which include performing weight measurements, collecting blood samples and doing radiographs, if needed. Alligators only eat twice a week and then only in the months from April until October. Gatorboy is the largest of the two at 470 lbs. and 10 ft. in length. He was a rescue.

"I can still remember my first alligator feeding saying, 'We just walk in there with them?'"

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The North Carolina Zoo is thrilled to announce the new 10-acre Asia Continent is in construction and planning to open in 2026. This Asian exhibit will highlight iconic species, such as tigers, Komodo dragons, Visayan warty pigs, Asian small-clawed otters, red-crowned cranes, wrinkled hornbills, king cobras, white-cheeked gibbons, and many more exciting additions!

Fun fact: It will include a 300-seat indoor café overlooking the tiger's habitat and have an overhead tiger walk.

Australia & the Congo to follow

I highly recommend watching the National Geographic eight-episode series on the North Carolina Zoo. https://www.nczoo.org/secrets-zoo-north-carolina-national-geographic

Seeing the dedication, love, and care given to each animal will enrich your on-site experience. It gives a new perspective to know that every animal has a name and keepers who know their individual personality, feed them, create experiences and training for them, and constantly monitor their health.

More than keepers, these men and women are true

GUARDIANS

Outdoor Recreation Attractions

The zoo offers outdoor recreation activities for people of all ages. Kids can enjoy a ride in the Endangered Species Carousel, explore the Butterfly Garden, and have fun at the Treehouse Trek. Additionally, you can get up close and personal with giraffes at the Giraffe Deck, where you can participate in giraffe feeding, and take some amazing photographs.

For adventurous people, the zoo offers hiking trails and an Air Hike ropes course. For people of all ages, the Zoofari is one of the most exciting animal experiences at the zoo. Bring friends and family to experience memorable and fun attractions.

Animal Feeding Times

Make plans to attend a scheduled animal feeding and talk with the amazing zookeepers! At the North Carolina Zoo, visitors can observe a range of activities, from feeding to training sessions. Some of the animals you can watch during “Meet the Keeper” encounters include the harbor seals in the North American region and chimpanzees in the African region.

Zoo Tours: Family Activities for All

Select from many unique behind-the-scenes tours of animal habitats with the North Carolina Zoo Society! Choose a tour of up to four hours where you can have close animal encounters with species from all over the world. Discover a wide range of animal habitats or learn of horticulture with their zoo tours. Furthermore, you can partake in an exclusive animal experience through the VIP tours, where you can get up close and personal with some of our most popular animals.

The best reference for all things zoo is:

https://www.nczoo.org

There are always new exhibits or seasonal celebrations, so check the website frequently.

The North Carolina Zoo's mission is to protect wildlife and wild places and to inspire people to join in conserving the natural world.

Tryon Palace

Tryon Palace makes North Carolina come alive. The colorful people, the action, beauty, and the lifestyle lived in the mid 1700s are all captured in New Bern.

The following article barely touches the surface of the fun Tryon has to offer. From re-enacted duels to gardening, cooking, and dressmaking, there is something for everyone.

I hope this will beckon you to explore.

TPHistory is filled with scoundrels, intrigue, betrayals, and passion. NC history is no exception. Our state is full of rich stories, ripe for novelists such as Diana Gabaldon. This slice of North Carolina history comes to life where the Trent and the Neuse rivers converge. By 1700, the Tuscarora Indians had lived on this fertile land for hundreds of years. Their village was named Chattoka, which in the Tuscaroran language means, "where the fish are taken out." It was a comfortable site replete with wildlife, abundant food, and a mild climate. John Lawson, an Englishman, was assured by a friend in London that "Carolina was the best country."

Taking his friend's advice, Lawson sailed for Charleston and arrived on August 15, 1700. From Charleston, Lawson joined an expedition into the interior of the Carolina Colony. Much of the way, their group was guided by American Indians. They travelled nearly 600 miles into the wilderness.

Bern means “bear”. The “Bern Bear” symbol is seen on the New Bern flag and throughout the city.

Lawson took careful notes about the vegetation, the wildlife, and the many Indian tribes he encountered. After his exploration, he settled near the Pamlico River, where he became a very successful land surveyor. In 1709, Lawson returned to London to oversee the publication of his book, A New Voyage to Carolina, which shared his vision with the world. The book was an instant success, and translations were published in German and French. The resulting publicity attracted many settlers to the colony of North Carolina.

Among those attracted were the Ritter Company, which purchased 19,000 acres of land on the Neuse and Trent rivers. Christoph von Graffenried from Bern, Switzerland organized a colony of Swiss and Palatine immigrants to settle on the purchased land. Among the passengers on their ship across the Atlantic was Lawson, who promised to show the settlers the way to their new home. While at sea, the colonists were attacked by French pirates, who stole many of the colonists' needed supplies. The settlers arrived in 1710, and named their new colony New Bern in honor of von Graffenried's home city.

Needless to say, the Tuscarora Indians were not pleased by the influx of Europeans to their native land. In 1711, Lawson and von Graffenried travelled north on the Neuse River and were captured by the Tuscaroras. Lawson was subjected to ritual tribal torture and killed. Von Graffenried was released. This sparked the bloody Tuscarora War that lasted until 1715. Colonel John Barwell of South Carolina led a small army of soldiers and friendly Indians to assist the new colony. The devastation from multiple Indian attacks forced von Graffenried into financial disaster, resulting in the sale of most of his land.

Settlers started to move back into town. New Bern was located between other coastal regions and became a meeting place for the colonial assembly in 1737. In 1754, the colonial governor Edward Dobbs established his residence in New Bern. He did not stay, choosing to move back closer to shore in Brunswick Town.

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Tryon Palace

In 1751, William Tryon entered the militia as a lieutenant, and was promoted to captain later that year. As was customary in the times, money, not merit, bought and brought rank. Tryon had a daughter by Mary Stanton, of whom little is known. He did not marry Mary but instead married Margaret Wake. Margaret was an heiress with an impressive dowry of 30,000 pounds. After his marriage, Tryon was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the British Army. Moving forward through family connections, he became the lieutenant governor of North Carolina. Tryon arrived in North Carolina in 1764 with his wife, his daughter, and his architect John Hawks. He also brought with him grand expectations.

Margaret Wake (Tryon's wife) was a remarkable woman; she avoided the company of women and studied military strategy and religion. She insisted on being addressed as "Your Excellency," just like her husband. It was Margaret Wake who inspired the name of Wake County.

Soon after the Tryon's arrival, Arthur Dobbs, the current governor of North Carolina, died, and William Tryon was appointed by King George III to be the royal governor.

William Tryon moved the colonial residence and government back to New Bern, which was then the largest city in North Carolina and a center of trade and wealth.

The government allocated 5,000 pounds for the construction of the governor's residence and governmental offices within the grounds. But the allocated amount was not sufficient to meet Tryon's lofty expectations.

PTWhen William Tryon became the royal governor, there was strong opposition in North Carolina to the Stamp Act of 1765. When the Stamp Act Congress was held, Tryon absolved the North Carolina Colonial Assembly. His actions prevented North Carolina delegates from attending.

In addition, Governor Tryon refused to allow meetings of the NC Assembly from May 1765 until November 1766 to prevent a resolution in opposition to the Stamp Act from passing.

Governor Tryon publicly stated his opposition to the Stamp Act and offered to pay the taxes on all stamped paper. Then he changed his tactics and requested English troops to enforce the act. Fortunately, the Stamp Act was repealed before any military action was taken.

Meanwhile, John Hawks was designing a royal governmental residence and seat suitable to Governor Tryon's specifications. Tryon wanted the structure to be opulent and grand, to reflect not only his position, but the rise of North Carolina's recognition in the colonial sphere. The cost of construction rose from 5,000 pounds to 10,000 pounds. To meet the shortage, new taxes were levied. The unpopularity of those taxes is said

to have spawned the name "Tryon's Palace." To be fair, other royal governor's residences were also called the "Governor's Palace," but they didn't include the governor's name. Artisans for construction were brought in from Boston and Philadelphia. Governor Tryon did not believe that North Carolina craftsmen would know how to execute a building of this substance, intricacy, and scale. For its time, Tryon Palace was the epitome of opulence and elegance. It was designed to give respect to the colony and to the royal governor.

And then came the egulators.

Regulators

In the mid-1700s, residents of North Carolina's inland region believed the royal government's officials were charging them unfair fees, falsifying records, and robbing the citizens to line their own pockets. A movement began to address these issues. Their members were called the "Regulators," a name derived from the people's desire to regulate their own affairs. One of their complaints was that less productive land, typically found in the western region, was taxed at the same rate per acre as more productive coastal land. Herman Husband, the head of the Regulator movement, was a Quaker and therefore opposed to violence as a solution. Most Regulators were proponents of the British Crown, they just wanted to be able to support their families, to keep their land, and most of all, to survive.

Edmund Fanning held many political offices in Orange County. He was despised and seen as corrupt. In 1770, a mob seized Fanning - grabbing him by his heels and pulling him down the stairs of his home, banging his head on each step. Another corrupt official had all of his personal belongings thrown out the windows of his house. The governor was incensed and a special court was called in Hillsborough. The judges were afraid to attend and asked Tryon for protection. In response, Tyron sent a military force of more than 1,100 men prepared for action. The Regulators assembled an opposing force of 3,700 volunteers, but they were not militia and surrendered quickly.

The Regulators' only request was for a special meeting to discuss the abuses they had endured and to explain recent events. They petitioned for compensation for their losses and for a return to their homes. Their requests were ignored.

The inflamed conditions worsened. Most of the Regulators were farmers. The weather was dry and crops did not produce. Lawyers appointed by the governor seized the Regulators' land when taxes went unpaid and gave it to friends of the crown. The Regulators became more discontent and Governor Tryon anticipated retaliation.

In 1771, a second military expedition was launched against the Regulators, with a force of about 1,000 British men and officers. The British force met almost twice that many Regulators at Alamance. After two hours of fighting, the Regulators had no ammunition, they were exhausted, and they were defeated.

Tryon ordered the execution of seven Regulators. They were accused of the Riot Act, a crime that was temporarily made a capital offense to teach the Regulator's a lesson. Tryon raised taxes again to pay for the militia's campaign. It wasn't long after the Regulators' Revolt that Tryon was appointed the royal governor of the state of New York.

As an interesting aside, Tryon and David Matthews (the New York City mayor) conspired to kidnap George Washington and assassinate his chief officers. One of Washington's bodyguards, Thomas Hickey, was involved in the scheme. When imprisoned for counterfeiting, Hickey bragged to a cell mate about the plot. Thankfully, Hickey's ego foiled their plan.

During the Revolutionary War, Tryon was given the rank of major general in the British army. As a general, he advocated for attacks on civilian targets. General Clinton turned down Tryon's proposals and was indignant when Tryon disobeyed orders. Tryon was condemned for making war on "women and children." Tryon's policies were described as savagely brutal on both sides of the conflict.

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Tryon Palace is an exquisite example of Georgian architecture, with symmetry throughout. It was considered "a monument of opulence and elegance extraordinary in the American Colonies." The palace highlights the finest construction techniques, materials, and architectural design of the period.

Legacy

A first glance at the brickwork shows its intricacy. The main buildings and garden walls were all constructed in a Flemish bond design.

This style contains a pattern with one brick laid vertically (called a header) and an adjoining brick laid horizontally (called a stretcher). The masonry process is more time-consuming, the look is visually appealing, and the combination creates a strong bond. Exterior walls during this period were typically 14 inches thick, Tryon Palace walls are even thicker. Other details include the brick jack arches above the windows, the soldier course of brick separating the first and second floors, and the rowlock of brick on circular elements like the sentry stations in front. All bricks would have been hand-moulded and cured locally.

Governmental assemblies would meet in this lavishly appointed room. it is where richard caswell, the first Governor of north carolina, was sworn into office.

The portraits of King George III and Queen Charlotte are displayed. They were the English monarchs when the palace was built.

Tryon staged a grand gala to celebrate the official opening of the palace on December 5, 1770. Finally, after moving from site to site, the North Carolina Colony's seat of government was established in an impressive setting.

In 1771, Governor Tryon and his wife, Margaret Wake Tryon, moved to New York. Margaret Wake was said to continue inserting herself in the politics of the day.

Josiah Martin was the second royal governor to live in the mansion. He is credited with the purchase of many exquisite furnishings for the palace. Most of those furnishings were later sold at auction to raise money for the colonial government. As the Revolutionary War effort strengthened, Governor Martin sent his wife and children by ship to his uncle's estate, Rockhall, on Long Island. On May 29, 1775, Martin and his friend Archibald Neilson rode in the governor's coach through open country to Cross Creek and then sailed down the Cape Fear River to Fort Johnston, near Wilmington. From there they safely boarded a ship for New York. After Martin's retreat, Tryon Palace fell into neglect. Almost two years later, in 1777, Richard Caswell took the oath of office as governor. He set about to restore the buildings and grounds of the first capitol of our state. However, in 1780, General Cornwallis' soldiers threatened to enter North Carolina.

Eight tons of lead used in the construction of the palace were removed and melted into musket balls. Securing the freedom of the colonies was more important than saving the palace so long associated with the actions of the crown.

Photos here show the carved, cantilevered staircase. Cantilevered stairs have independent steps that are anchored to a bearing wall with the help of pins or bolts. The purpose is to give the impression of floating stairs. Each step supports the weight of the stair above.

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The stables are the only original buildings still in existence. On the evening of February 27, 1798, a torch accidentally ignited dry hay. No one knows exactly how it happened, but the central wing of the palace burst in flames. Only the stables survived. Note that the interior brick walls were constructed in an English bond pattern (a row of headers and a row of stretchers), while the outside walls were Flemish bond. This shows that the exterior walls were probably 24 inches deep. When a hurricane struck New Bern in September 1769, two-thirds of the buildings in the city and nearby were destroyed, but the palace, not complete but well under roof, survived the storm.

For a building, a person, or an idea to survive, it needs sustenance, much of which depends on food. The photographs show a working kitchen, a scullery kitchen, and a kitchen garden. Each is mesmerizing. The dovecote pictured on the magazine's cover image was built because Governor Tryon's favorite meat was dove. It is hard to step back and see these as pleasures only the wealthy would enjoy. But even the palace servants had a more secure life than many of their contemporaries.

Private

Rooms for relaxation and refreshing were found upstairs. An oculus (or what we call a skylight today) lights the staircase and illuminates its detailed moldings and embellishments. The ceiling height on the first floor is 15 feet and the ceilings are 12 feet high on the upper level. By visually comparing the distance from the top of the door to the ceiling in the first floor drawing room (pictured at the top right) to that of the second floor master bedroom (pictured above), you can see the disparity in the height from public to private areas. Bedrooms were large enough for owners and guests to have their breakfast and supper in their rooms, as was typical of the time. Dinner was served midday in the dining room.

(Above) The master bedroom as it would have been in Governor Tryon's day. Wide-plank heart pine floors from the North Carolina long leaf pine are found throughout.

(Above right) The ladies drawing room located on the main floor.

(Below right) The ladies dressing room.

In the 1930s, a movement began to restore North Carolina's first capitol. Volunteers located two of John Hawks's original architectural drawings, one in New York and the other in London. Maude Latham grew up playing on the palace grounds and created a foundation to restore Tryon Palace. She established a living trust giving the restoration project $250,000. She provided an additional $125,000 for furnishings, and bequeathed $1.25 million for the restoration.

Thanks to her efforts, Tryon Palace opened to the public in its original splendor in April 1959. The restoration of the buildings is accurate in every detail, and the furnishings are English and similar to those in the detailed inventories of the royal governors. Pictured here are the formal parterres of the Latham Garden. Statues of the four seasons survey the seasonal displays of spring bulbs, summer annuals, and fall chrysanthemums.

There are more than 16 acres of gardens surrounding Tryon Palace today. To the left is a pleached allee.

Pleaching is a term for intertwining branches to form a hedge. Here, yaupon holly, ilex vomitoria, has been pleached across the top of the walkway to create a shady path and a vista of the Trent River. The kitchen garden

offers produce almost year round. Depending on the season, you will find a wide variety of heirloom vegetables, herbs, and fruits.

The picture on page two of this magazine shows the edible hibiscus, and vegetables on the counter in the kitchen (pictured on page 67) were grown on the grounds.

In addition to those photographed, there is another parterre garden, a wildlife garden that features plants native to North Carolina when the first explorers arrived, a Victorian garden that features exotic plants, a walled garden, and many more.

The Pepsi Family Center is a virtual time machine that carries visitors back to a river village in North Carolina’s central coastal region in the year 1835. Hands-on interactive activities create an opportunity to step back in time and sail a ship, distill turpentine and produce other naval stores, piece an electronic quilt, and help the shopkeeper find merchandise for customers in the dry goods store. New Bern was an important coastal river port into the 19th century. Visit the wharf and join the crew of

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the Snapdragon as she sets sail on a trade voyage. Every crew member has a unique role, and crew members must work together to help the ship reach its destination safely.

In 1835, the naval store industry was a large part of the local economy. Turpentine comes from the pine sap that was plentiful in North Carolina’s extensive pine forests. It was one of the region’s most important products as it was used in the production and waterproofing of wooden ships. At the Turpentine Still in the Family Center Forest, each person has a special job to do, with the goal of producing highquality turpentine.

The forest isn’t the only place where work needs to be done. At home in the kitchen, visitors help the cook find ingredients for her recipes, then watch as food is prepared as it was in 1835. Join a quilting bee in the parlor, and design patterns from squares that will be pieced together to create a beautiful quilt.

Finally, step onto Main Street and help two local merchants who are looking for some extra hands. In the Dry Goods Store, help the shopkeeper find items to fill his customers’ shopping lists. Over in the Print Shop, the printer’s devil is looking for someone to help him finish writing the town newspaper.

Come ready to have fun!

www . tryonpalace . org

orgTryon Palace has numerous ticket options designed to accommodate families, tour groups, and school groups. The most popular choice for our visitors is the One Day Pass, which allows you to see everything Tryon Palace has to offer, including the Governor’s Palace, Historic Homes, Gardens and the North Carolina History Center.

Additional passes are available for group tours and special events.

Online ticketing is also available for some special events.

Please call 1-800-767-1560 for more information about tickets and events, or visit www.tryonpalace.org.

Exciting events include:

Re-enactment of the Stanley-Spaight Duel

A variety of seasonal garden tours

Fashion/Costume Tours

Outlander Tours Candlelight Tours Holiday Decor Museum Technology Summer Camps for All Ages Beer Festivals

And So Much More ...

Investigate what is available every day.

COME and ENJOY !

Old Salem

whether yours is a

Day Trip

or a

Virtual Trip

every expectation will be exceeded.

the voices of Old Salem

the voice ofPersecution

Old Salem sprang from an act of religious protest that occurred 60 years before Martin Luther's Reformation. In 1415, John Hus of Bohemia was burned at the stake for protesting practices of the Catholic Church. Hus believed all people should be allowed to read the Bible in their own language and should be served bread and wine in communion services. After his death, Hus' followers formed a religious sect called Unitas Fratrum, or the United Brethren. Continued persecutions led them to relocate to Saxony in Germany, where Count Zinzendorf gave the brotherhood land on his estate. The United Brethern built a very successful community with Zinzendorf's protection, but the 1730s brought renewed attacks from other Protestant denominations. Finally, in 1750, the United Brethern were evicted from Zinzendorf's property.

the voice ofFreedom

The Earl of Granville, offered the United Brethern (renamed Moravians by the English) an opportunity to purchase 100 acres of land in the wilderness of North Carolina. There were deep concerns because none of the Brethern knew how to survive in the wilderness. But faith prevailed, and in 1753, fifteen men set out from Pennsylvania with faith that they would find their destiny.

Four of these men were to return to show others the way. Among the 11 selected to stay in Wachovia were a physician, a carpenter, a cooper, a shoemaker, a farmer, a tailor, a baker, a miller, a minister, a surveyor, and a town manager. After traveling 520 miles on foot in 40 days, the Moravians arrived at their destination's boundary, where they cut a new road for two and a half miles. They found a cabin abandoned by a hunter named Hans Wagner with much gratitude for it was a freezing cold night in November. Their first full day, the 11 hunted for food, and the following day, their true work began with clearing land, planting corn, and building a brick baking oven. These pioneers were nothing if not industrious.

The first Moravian settlement in North Carolina was called Bethabara. It was not intended to be a final destination but a "house of passage" for the future central town of Salem. Bethabara's sole purpose was to be a center of commerce and trade, and to make money for the Moravian Church.

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War

Trade became even more critical when the construction of Salem was delayed by the French and Indian War. Though the Moravians were never directly attacked by Indians, their neighbors were, and many sought refuge in their settlement. When a rumor spread that the friendly Cherokee were joining the French residents of Bethabara, the Brethren thought that they would likely be the first point of attack.

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Hans Wagner cabin

Hans Wagner Cabin

The construction of a defensive fortification around the town became the top priority. Refugees flooded into Bethabara. Looking at the palisade today, it seems like little defense against attack. In fact, it seems more like a rough hune backyard fence.

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Pacifists

In 1775, the American Revolution reached Wachovia. The Brethren were pacifists, and required to pay fines for refusing to join the militia. A bill was finally passed exempting the Moravians from military service. However, they were impacted severely by the conflict. American and English troops demanded provisions and shelter during the war. Rarely were the Brethren paid for provisions. In 1780, Bethabara's 69 men, women, and children witnessed more than 2,000 soldiers from both sides sweep through, demanding food and shelter. It was a huge strain on their resources.

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The first tree was cut for Salem in 1766. The site had been selected by casting lots for God's approval.

Christian Gottlieb Reuter, the royal surveyor for Frederick the Great, surveyed the land and created the town layout. He designed the streets of Salem for good access and proper drainage. He then planned a water system to provide running natural spring water throughout the town. Water was conducted through conduits made of logs with holes bored through their lengths. Salem became a center of trade and industry. Buildings were designed and erected to work with the land and create a functional day-to-day life.

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In Salem, as in Bethabara, all were equal. The Moravian Church owned all the land, set all the wages, determined where each person lived, what their trade/ profession would be, and in most cases, whom they married. Residents were not allowed to own land. Instead, they built homes on lots leased from the church. Money paid to the church was used for community expenses. The Church set price controls of goods, regulated pay rates, and allowed only church members to open shops. The Moravians found great comfort in this equality. It was the church's practice for their people to worship, live, and be buried in groups called choirs. Each choir was made up of people with similar life circumstances. There was a choir for the Single Brothers, the Single Sisters, and the Widows. Each choir had its own house. When one died, they were buried chronologically, in the order in which they were “called home to be with the Lord.” The graveyard was called God's Acre. There are no statues or monuments to distinguish the graves of the rich from the poor. The recumbent stones remind us of the equality of the dead in God’s sight.

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No trip to Old Salem would be complete without visiting Winkler's Bakery. The aroma alone is heavenly. The baker rises at dawn, lights candles, and makes a variety of pastries relying on many of the same techniques used in the 18th century. Wood is stoked in the domed "beehive" oven. As it roars, the oven hovers at a temperature of 500 degrees. Today's delicacy is sugar cake, so the oven needs to cool off about 100 degrees. Meanwhile, the moist dough must be allowed to proof slowly. Potatoes are commonly used as a starter for bread because they helped natural yeast to form. The dough is then coated with layers of butter and topped with a blanket of brown sugar and cinnamon. Sometimes lore is added into the mix. "Back in the olden days, when the Moravians would want to marry a lady, they always want to check thumbs. The reason was that women used their thumbs to make the indention in the sugar cake. If a lady had big thumbs, then that is what we were looking for." Winkler's Bakery is named for Christian Winkler, whose family operated the bakery from 1807 into the 20th century.

Drew Neil is a present-day interpreter in the Single Brothers' House. His specialty craft is tailoring. Drew is about 5'6" tall, so he wears stripes to make himself look taller. He makes each shirt himself. People such as Drew make it feel like the 1700s. Each piece of clothing he wears, down to his underwear, is handmade according to detailed records from the time period. Neil lives as if it was 240 years ago. He was a history major in college and knew at an early age that he wanted to be a reenactor. His passion is period clothing, so every day, Drew measures other interpreters and hand sews all of their garments, each shirt, and pair of pants and head ware. All staff members at Old Salem wear authentic handmade clothing. Dozens of people make a living in Salem by living in the past. There is a shoemaker, a gunsmith, gardeners, and women preparing meals from recipes used by Moravians in the 1700s.

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the Brewer the Potter

Moravian communities were known for brewing fine distilled beverages in large quantities from the first establishment. In 1764, 90 gallons of beer, 270 gallons of brandy, and 40 gallons of rye whiskey were on hand. Non-Moravians could purchase whiskey at the tavern. The Moravians drank beer for refreshment and for its calories to make it through labor-intensive days. All drank brandy made from peaches, blackberries, and apples, believing that it had healing properties, especially when combined with medicinal herbs.

Bethabara is the earliest known brewer's house in North Carolina. The Moravians relied heavily on alcohol for economic success. However, they were vigilant about its "immoral effects" on members of the congregation. Heinrich Feldman (the first official brewer) was expelled from Wachovia for yielding to carnal desires.

"People gathered from 50 and 60 miles away to buy pottery, but many came in vain, as the supply was exhausted by noon. We greatly regretted not being able to supply their needs."

- Bethabara Diary, June 15, 1761

Built in 1782, the Potter's House is the oldest brick house in Forsyth County. Bethabara is the site of the first European pottery kiln in North Carolina. Gottfried Aust arrived in Wachovia in 1755 and brought the much-needed potterymaking craft to the New World. There was an abundant supply of clay in the area, allowing Brother Aust to make lead-glazed earthenware pottery. Aust later moved to Salem. His apprentice introduced Queensware, or "fine pottery," to the area.

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From the early days of Old Salem, there have been many sightings of apparitions, cold shivers where deaths have occurred, and the unexplained movements of objects. GhostsofOldSalemby G.T. Montgomery recants many of these encounters. A story frequently told is that of the "Little Red Man". As the Single Brother's house was being enlarged, Andreas Kresmer (aged 34) was one of several restless brothers who decided to dig the cellar for the new addition one Saturday evening. Working late into the night by lantern light, the young men worked in teams. Kremser was shorter than his comrades and had to work closer to the soil to keep pace. Working on his knees, Kremser could not escape a ledge that gave way. The other men rushed to excavate their companion from the earth, but the trauma was too much, and Kresmer died. As the dirt was shoveled away, the first thing seen was Kresmer's distinctive red hat. There have been multiple well-documented sightings of "the Little Red Man," even to this day.

The Moravians have always been strong proponents of education. The earliest settlers in Bethabara opened a school for boys and girls, later enlarged in Bethania and then in Salem. With their Germanic background and native industrious temperament, it isn't surprising that the Moravians wanted all their children educated. The Moravian star came from a lesson in geometry and symmetry.

Salem Academy and College began as a school for young girls in 1772 in the town of Salem. It was established just six years after Salem was settled and is the oldest educational institution for girls and women in the United States. Superior record keeping and archives make Old Salem the most authentic and historically accurate re-creation of an 18th-century community. Many buildings are original, but others were restored according to the meticulous records kept by the Moravian Church. Interpreters dress in clothing created using authentic methods and perform tasks from gardening and cooking to gun making and tanning. Old Salem is a place where sustainable living is displayed with practices people used two centuries ago. It is a place where old ways circle back and become new ways.

During these challenging times when in-person lessons are uncomfortable, Old Salem has developed a series of classes in science, math, social studies, and language arts for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Interpreters teach each class. A geometry class is taught by the furniture maker, and temperature statistics is taught in brick oven baking. Each class is fascinating and makes learning fun. For more information, please visit www.oldsalem.org under the Teacher category.

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