Irongate: Affordable Heart of Cary neighborhood

Irongate is one of several affordable neighborhoods near the Heart of Cary, NC. Irongate is perfectly situated near downtown and shopping at the Cary Towne Mall and Crossroads Plaza. The neighborhood is also minutes away from Exit 291 (Cary Towne Blvd) on I-40.

Residents of the neighborhood can enjoy Dunham Park’s playground and tennis courts  located off of Walnut Street. The Cary Swim Club is also in close proximity to the neighborhood. Irongate was developed in the late 70’s.

Typical Irongate homes include ranches and split levels. The homes typically include 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and fireplaces. The square footage of the homes in this community range from approximately 1350-1650 square feet. And the average lot size in Irongate is a spacious 1/3 of an acre!    

School assignments for the Irongate neighborhood can be determined through Wake County’s public school website.

Home sales currently fall in the $155,000-200,000 range.

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Property taxes are under reassessment, but have been approximately 1% of the property’s assessed tax value.

There is no homeowners’ association in Irongate. Irongate is an excellent choice for folks who desire an affordable home near downtown Cary with the added convenience of easy access to Cary Towne Mall and I-40 minutes away.