Fayetteville

Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a historic city tucked into the Sandhills region of southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River. It’s best known for being the home of Fort Bragg military base. Founded by Scottish immigrants in 1739, Fayetteville today spans 150.1 square miles, and is a three-time recipient of the All-America City Award from the National Civic League. Its median age is 30.1 (2022), and its economy is mainly driven by Fort Bragg and manufacturing.

Homebuyers can find North Carolina’s popular home styles in Fayetteville: Tudor, Victorian, Craftsman, Cape Cod, Colonial Revival, and Mid-Century Modern. The typical home value is $196,047, up 19.3% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). The city hosts diverse events every year, including the Annual Heritage Festival, Blues-n-Brews, Taste of Fayetteville, the African World Peace Festival, and the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival.

Fayetteville lies adjacent to the north-south I-95. U.S. Route 401 also serves the city. The neighborhood of Arran Hills, just south of U.S. Route 401, is filled with Ranch-style homes and apartment complexes, and is surrounded by churches, grocery stores, and shopping centers. Spring Lake, just east of the army base, is popular with families and young professionals, while Rockfish Township has been described as a serene area that focuses on southern hospitality.

There are always new faces in Fayetteville, as a result of Fort Bragg being nearby.