Fayetteville, NC, is a great place to call “home”. This vibrant Carolina city has a lot of quality features to offer residents—location, amenities, education, healthcare, recreation, and affordability. It’s also home of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and XVIII Airborne Corps. Here’s some help to find the best places to live near Fort Liberty and Fayetteville.
About Fayetteville, NC
The city of Fayetteville, NC, has a population of 210,135, and continues to grow. Certainly, the presence of Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg)—with 52,000 personnel living there—is a contributing factor. It’s one of the largest military installations in the world. But there’s much more than Fort Liberty that strengthens the city’s appeal.
Always something to do downtown
Downtown Fayetteville, known as the Cool Spring Downtown District, underwent a renaissance over the past decade. The region now welcomes visitors with hundreds of shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and museums. The active downtown leaders organize a calendar of special events that span a variety of themes and holidays. There’s even a social district, a region of the downtown area where you can purchase alcoholic beverages, and walk around and visit businesses as you sip.
A family-friendly city
Families love Fayetteville! As you can imagine, the thousands of military families of Fort Liberty are always doing recon for things to do in Fayetteville, NC—along with the civilian families. Here are some family-friendly activities.
The Fascinate-U Children’s Museum provides interactive exhibits and special events for every age. With an ever-changing collection, there’s always educational entertainment to be found here. Combine for fun with learning at the Planetarium at Fayetteville State University. The imagery is as lifelike as it gets, with more pixels per square inch than any other dome in the world!
Enjoy some family playtime at the Putt-Putt Fun Center. Miniature golf, go karts, bumper boats, an arcade, and laser tag will occupy everyone with friendly (maybe) competition. When you want to burn off some of your children’s energy, bounce over to the Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Surge Adventure Park, or JC Jump Masters.
Baseball fans head to Segra Stadium to cheer on the hometown team, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. See future MLB stars get their start on this Houston Astros’ minor league affiliate. While you’re there, be sure to check your swing at the batting cages, a floor-to-ceiling, glass-enclosed space.
The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department serves all residents, maintaining a network of parks, trails, recreation centers, pools, splash pads, and more.
Quality education is a major consideration when a family is deciding where to live. Fayetteville offers an extensive array of public, private, and magnet schools to meet your needs.
The bigger picture of small town life near Fayetteville
Now that we’ve given you a snapshot of life in Fayetteville, let’s step back and get a broader view. We promised to help you find the best places to live near Fort Liberty.
As a local home builder who knows the entire area, New Home Inc.’s top choice is Lillington, NC.
Lillington, NC, is a picturesque town of about 4,600 people, situated 24 miles northeast of Fort Liberty, so it’s an easy commute. The median age here is 36 years old, which means it’s a good fit for individuals and families. Lillington is an excellent choice for homebuyers who seek a quieter life, outside the city, but not too far to take advantage of urban energy.
Living in Lillington gives you the comfort, friendliness, safety, and camaraderie that only comes with a small town. Downtown Lillington is following a master plan for revitalization to keep improving the quality experience here. Streetscapes and pedestrian areas are in the works. Meanwhile, new businesses are opening in Lillington—locally owned shops, eateries, and micro breweries—with special events that bring friends and neighbors together. The Lillington Farmers Market offers fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, crafts, and more, all year long.
Recreation is a Lillington mainstay.
One of the many reasons people choose Lillington when they are looking for the best places to live near Fort Liberty is the recreational opportunities.
The 191-mile Cape Fear River runs through Lillington. This unique body of water is so diverse that you can experience every level of activity you desire—from lazy river tubing to adventurous whitewater kayaking. However you float or paddle, you’ll enjoy scenic beauty throughout your voyage.
Fishing in the Cape Fear River is a big draw for anglers. Plan to reel in largemouth bass, trout, redfish, flounder, and catfish.
Perhaps the most popular recreational destination in Lillington is Raven Rock State Park. Named for the 150-foot crystalline rock that overlooks Cape Fear River, the park welcomes visitors to hike, bike, ride horseback, and camp. WIth so many stunning, natural features—like Lanier Falls Rapids, and Fish Trap Rapids—you’ll never get tired of this outdoor experience.
The town of Lillington may be small, but the commitment to fresh air recreation is huge. The parks feature a wide variety of things to do. Disc golf, sports fields, tennis courts, yoga, tai chi, martial arts, walking trails, and playgrounds are some of the options for getting out and staying active at your own pace.
Does small town life with big city access fit your plans? Let’s find one of the best places to live near Fort Liberty by looking more closely at new home communities that elevate the quality of life here for you.
New homes for sale in Lillington, NC
New Home Inc. explores places to build communities of new construction homes—single-family homes and townhomes—in and near Fayetteville and Raleigh. We look for areas that offer an excellent quality of life, which includes affordability, proximity to amenities, and the ability to build homes on large yards.
We discovered that Lillington, NC, checks all the boxes. New Home Inc. is currently developing 2 communities of homes for sale near Fort Liberty, both near Downtown Lillington.
Duncan’s Creek
Duncan’s Creek is growing into a friendly community that will eventually have 174 homes just beyond Downtown Lillington. We designed Duncan’s Creek to fit various lifestyles. The yards range from a half-acre to 1.3 acres! You can finally have the yard you’ve wanted. Picture your play area, garden, outdoor oasis, and room for your pets to roam safely and freely. Thinking of a shed? You’ll have plenty of room for that.
The choices also apply to the home designs. We’ve curated a portfolio of Duncan’s Creek floor plans that not only offer homes from 1,471 to more than 3,000 square feet of indoor living space, but also your choice of architectural styles. Easily transform a Craftsman home to Farmhouse, French Country, Traditional, English Country, Georgian, or Low Country. Whatever you choose, we’ve designed every style to maintain curb appeal while giving you individuality.
We can build your new home at Duncan’s Creek, where you choose the lot and the floor plan. Move in even sooner with one of our quick move-in homes here. These are brand new construction, either recently completed or nearing the finish. Prices start in the low-$300,000s, making it an affordable way to move in and begin enjoying life in Lillington right away. And when you move into your new home at Duncan’s, you have the benefit of pre-installed fiber internet for maximum speed and reliability!
Heritage at Neill’s Creek
Minutes from Downtown Lillington, explore the small neighborhood of Heritage at Neill’s Creek. This new homes community will have just 24 homes. Like Duncan’s Creek, you can choose a lot with as much space as you want, from a half-acre up to 2 acres. With 24 homes, this neighborhood is like a small town within a small town—friendly, peaceful, scenic, and safe.
Between Heritage at Neill’s Creek floor plans and elevations, take your pick of 12 designs. And there’s still room to personalize your home with the details you select. Add stone to the front of your home or go for the Craftsman style columns or Farmhouse porch. Be creative. It’s your home!
Construction is underway on a few homes at Heritage at Neill’s Creek. Be among the first homeowners here when you choose a quick move-in home. Prices start in the low $400,000s for generously sized homes. Come and check it out.
Our standards are above-standard
You’re looking to find the best places to live near Fort Liberty, and your search for “the best” should include value.
New Home Inc. begins with a higher standard for what we include in the price of our new homes for sale near Fayetteville, NC. When building the vision for our company, we looked at what we would want for our own homes. And that view took into consideration what’s happening and what’s coming.
Future-Proof homes
No one predicted the work-at-home frenzy that started in 2020, but it’s still going strong. And that keeps more people at home, adding the need for a productive home office, a kitchen to handle more traffic, and a fresh look at the size and placement of living spaces.
New Home Inc. builds “Future-Proof” homes. When you buy a single family home or townhome in one of our new home communities, you’ll get the added value that this type of thinking adds.
- With all your technology, you need a home that can support your needs. We include a smart home automation package with a whole home network panel, a smart lighting system, smart lock for the front door, video doorbell, smart garage door opener, and smart thermostat.
- New Home Inc. designed a smart door delivery center to protect your home deliveries. The space is an enclosed, temperature-controlled, secured nook between the exterior and interior front doors. It’s accessed by a smart lock on the exterior door. The delivery person uses the provided code, leaves the package inside the smart door delivery center, and the door automatically locks itself afterward.
- We also expanded the function of the kitchen in our new construction homes. The oversized island features additional workspace and seating on 3 sides. We offer an extra pantry that gives you a service space. Our “messy kitchen” is adjacent to the kitchen (separated by a door) and can be used for storing small appliances and items you don’t use regularly, like serving pieces and seasonal dishware. The messy kitchen can be outfitted with a sink and dishwasher, keeping cleanup out of sight. Add a mini-fridge and set up a snack and beverage station to reduce traffic in your main kitchen space.
- New Home Inc. gives you choices with an adjustable owner’s suite to fit your retreat to your lifestyle. Create the spa-like bathroom you’ve envisioned from our selections.
- The home office is a necessity, not merely a convenience. Workers are at home full- or part-time and need a designated workspace that promotes productivity. We include a pocket office in our home designs. It’s situated near the kitchen, away from the front entry, so you have the quiet you need and convenient kitchen access for your coffee and food breaks.
- Electric vehicles are also more common, so we rough in a charging station in your garage. With the hard work done for you, it’s easy to activate the EV charging station when you need it.
- Organize your family with our clutter-free drop zone in every single-family home and townhome. The installed bench, cubbies, and hooks provide a place for all the backpacks, outdoor clothing, leashes, keys, and other things you want handy but out of the way.
- Future-proof must also incorporate your connectivity. More users and devices slow down the speed. We use CAT6 ethernet cable to ensure a strong, reliable connection without dead zones.
- Energy efficiency is another must for your new home. New Home Inc. builds with cutting-edge practices and materials. Our homes qualify for the ecoSelect Home Efficiency Program certification, which requires third-party inspection.
- The pandemic sparked concern for indoor air quality. New Home Inc. chose to include a whole home air filtration system to reduce allergens and toxins from circulating inside your home.
Get a lower rate at no cost to you.
Are interest rates preventing you from taking the next step to buying a new home?
New Home Inc. is doing more than helping you to find the best places to live near Fort Liberty and Fayetteville. We’re currently offering a financing program that gives you a lower interest rate, at no cost to you!
Working with our preferred lender, we give you the option of a rate buydown program for qualified buyers of our quick move-in homes for sale. New Home Inc. pays the difference to reduce your interest rate to as low as 4.75% for the entire term of the 30-year fixed rate loan, not just the first few years. The offer is limited, so don’t wait. Contact New Home Inc. for details about the rate buydown happening now.
Find your new home near Fort Liberty and Fayetteville, NC
New Home Inc. is building communities of new homes for sale near Fort Liberty as well as Raleigh. Lillington is right in the middle, so if you want to live close enough to both cities, Duncan’s Creek and Heritage at Neill’s Creek are great options!
Our communities of new homes for sale near Raleigh, NC, include single-family homes and townhomes. We invite you to view neighborhoods in Angier, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina, Lillington, Smithfield, and Willow Spring. Browse the floor plans, and current selection of quick move-in homes.
When you’re ready to learn more about new homes that fit your lifestyle AND your budget near Fayetteville and Raleigh, contact the experts at New Home Inc.
