Introduction
Wendell, NC - "Home of Progress and Opportunity"

City convenience and country living combine to give Wendell an easy, comfortable style of life. Located between mountains and the beach in Piedmont (12 miles east of Raleigh), Wendell boasts of its long summers and mild winters.

Since 1903, Wendell has changed from a town encompassing an area one half mile square to two square miles with private and public schools, a library, recreational facilities, a retirement community, and shopping centers. Today Wendell has proven to be the "home of progress and opportunity."

 


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Fonville Morisey Realty

  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 5,076
Population Density 2,587 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 2,702
Male Population 2,374
Median Age 36.26 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 74%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS
Distance to SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS 15 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College SAINT AUGUSTINES COLLEGE
Distance to SAINT AUGUSTINES COLLEGE 14 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 1,988
Family Households 1,316
Average Family Size 3.28
Average Household Income $49,557
Median Household Income $50,396
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 74%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 100%. A value of 200% represents twice as much risk while a value of 50% represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 40%
Total Crime Risk (County) 88%
Personal Crime Risk (County) 67%
Murder Risk (County) 62%
Rape Risk (County) 64%
Robbery Risk 79%
Assault Risk (County) 64%
Property Risk (County) 96%
Burglary Risk (County) 117%
Larceny Risk (County) 98%
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 66%

Environment

Average July High Temperature 89.9° F
Average January Low Temperature 28.1° F
Annual Precipitation 45.7 inches
Air Pollution Index 78% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6.75%
Nearest Airport RALEIGH-DURHAM INTL
Distance to RALEIGH-DURHAM INTL 24 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CAROLINA MUDCATS (AA)
Distance to CAROLINA MUDCATS (AA) 6 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
WENDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL4 - 63409 NC HWY 97, WENDELL, NC 27591
ARCHER LODGE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8740 WENDELL RD, WENDELL, NC 27591
EAST WAKE HIGH SCHOOL - INTEGRATED TECH9 - 125101 ROLESVILLE RD, WENDELL, NC 27591
EAST WAKE HIGH SCHOOL - HEALTH & SCIENCES9 - 125101 ROLESVILLE RD, WENDELL, NC 27591
EAST WAKE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 125101 ROLESVILLE RD, WENDELL, NC 27591
WAKELON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53409 NC 97 HIGHWAY, WENDELL, NC 27591
CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5291 LILES-DEAN RD, WENDELL, NC 27591
WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53355 WENDELL BLVD, WENDELL, NC 27591
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSFIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO3650 WENDELL BLVD WENDELL, NC 27591
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK18 S MAIN ST WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRIES615 RAYMOND DR WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESBAPTIST TABERNACLE CHURCH1599 NC HIGHWAY 231 WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESBETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH3417 ROLESVILLE RD WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESCENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH11109 POOLE RD WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESCHARITY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHR1000 OLD OAK TREE RD WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESCLYDE'S CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH16657 BUFFALO RD WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESCOMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CTR2600 NC HIGHWAY 97 WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESCOMMUNITY TABERNACLE APOSTOLIC3016 ROLESVILLE RD WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESCOVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH125 S SELMA RD WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESEAGLE ROCK UNITED CHURCH6471 FALCONWOOD DR WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESEAST WAKE CHURCH OF GOD2709 NC HIGHWAY 97 WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESFAITH IN THE WORD CHRISTIAN399 LAKE WENDELL RD WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESGENESIS PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS6724 HANKINSON RD WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESGRACE FELLOWSHIP75 LILES DEAN RD WENDELL, NC 27591
CHURCHESHEPHZIBAH BAPTIST CHURCH1794 WENDELL BLVD WENDELL, NC 27591



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
27591443$125,000$161,985
Displaying 1-7 of 7 in $200-500k range
MLS: 989061
 3701 Valley Pine Court
 Wendell, NC 27591
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$400,000

MLS: 972643
 200 Wythe Lane
 Wendell, NC 27591
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$393,500

*THIS IS THE OPPORTUNITY YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR TO BUY LAND BELOW TAX VALUE IN WAKE COUNTY! 17+ Acres only 1 mile from Hwy 64,264-Bypass & East Wake High School *The land is pretty level & goes very deep w/wooded areas & cleared *8+ perk sites *Great versatility for horse farm, landscaping bussiness, sub-divide it or build the Estate you've been dreaming about! THIS ONE WON'T LAST!
 4200 Rolesville Road
 Wendell, NC 27591
  view property details > 
 
$300,000

MLS: 993424
 7816 Tuscan Ridge Drive
 Wendell, NC 27591
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$275,000

This lovely home has been completely upgraded but beautiful wide plank heart of pine floors remain in some rooms.  Granite counter tops in kit w/tile floor.  Soaring wood cathedral ceiling in fam rmm.  Huge master suite.  Circular drive. Sq ft is from tax records & believed to very good approximation. Built date is approx. New wiring, plumbing, windows,siding carpet, tile,heat pump.
 534 Lake Glad
 Wendell, NC 27591
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$249,000

Don't miss this beautiful home in quiet Wake Wynds near Rolesville. Open floorplan for easy living and entertaining. First floor master w/ great wic & deep garden tub. Updated fixtures,lighting, and ceiling fans throughout.Big screened porch overlooks stone patio & incredible fenced yard with gazebo and stone storage build that convey!Plantation shutters in kitchen. Near 64 and 540!
 5716 All Clear
 Wendell, NC 27591
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$235,000

MLS: 955797
 7704 Cortona Way
 Wendell, NC 27591
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$225,000


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