Bent Tree

Real Estate & Community Guide

Bent Tree is a well-regarded residential community in northwest Raleigh offering a range of single-family homes on spacious, wooded lots. Developed in the 1980s and 1990s, the neighborhood is known for its quiet streets, mature landscaping, and family-friendly atmosphere. Its location near Creedmoor Road and Lynn Road provides convenient commuting options and access to north Raleigh shopping and dining.

Area Highlights

Spacious lots with mature trees in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood setting.
Home styles range from traditional to transitional, built in the 1980s–1990s.
Convenient to Creedmoor Road, Lynn Road, and I-540 for Triangle-wide commuting.
Served by well-regarded Wake County public schools.
Strong community appeal for families seeking space and value in northwest Raleigh.

Explore the Area

What's Nearby

Grocery

  • Food Lion 0.6 mi
  • Cruizers 0.6 mi
  • Lowes Foods 1.3 mi
  • Food Lion 1.4 mi
  • Sprouts Farmers Market 1.7 mi

Medical

  • Walgreens 1.4 mi
  • Medi-Weightloss 1.4 mi
  • Raleigh Vein & Laser Center 1.5 mi
  • Medicap Pharmacy 1.9 mi
  • Walgreens 2.7 mi

Park

  • Honeycutt Park 0.4 mi
  • Lafeyette Village Common Area 0.7 mi
  • Sawmill Trail Greenway 1.6 mi
  • Idolbrook Park 1.8 mi
  • Sawmill Trail Greenway 2.1 mi

Restaurant

  • Taziki's 0.5 mi
  • New York Bagel 0.6 mi
  • Los Tres Vaqueros 0.6 mi
  • Village Grill 0.7 mi
  • Simply Crepes 0.7 mi

School

  • West Millbrook Middle School 0.6 mi
  • Ravenscroft School 1.1 mi
  • Saint Philip Lutheran Church Preschool 1.2 mi
  • North Ridge Elementary 1.4 mi
  • Lead Mine Elementary School 1.5 mi

Shopping

  • Target 1.2 mi
  • Kohl's 1.8 mi
  • TJ Maxx 1.9 mi

Community Profile

Census Demographics

Population
5,532
Median Age
45.6
Median Household Income
$178,789
Per Capita Income
$83,304
Median Home Value
$692,200
Homeownership Rate
99.1%
Vacancy Rate
2.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
74.3%
High School+
99.5%
Unemployment Rate
0.4%
Work From Home
43.8%
Mean Commute
21.7 min

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates (Tract 37183053808). Data reflects the surrounding census tract, which may extend beyond this neighborhood.

Market Data

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