Building Permit Activity
Top Neighborhoods by Construction Activity
Which neighborhoods have the most building permits? This report ranks communities by construction activity — a leading indicator of development and growth in Wake and Durham counties.
Wake County
Top Neighborhoods by Permits
Data source: Wake County Public Records · Updated Oct. 13, 2026
| # | Neighborhood | Permits | New Construction | Total Valuation | Avg Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Point | 324 | 319 | $92,154,621 | $284,428 |
| 2 | Wendell Falls | 265 | 177 | $70,157,765 | $264,746 |
| 3 | Sidney Creek | 186 | 173 | $55,737,446 | $299,664 |
| 4 | Allen Park | 171 | 143 | $59,627,811 | $348,701 |
| 5 | Sadie Oaks | 157 | 157 | $50,519,519 | $321,780 |
| 6 | Mailman Post West | 141 | 141 | $42,617,968 | $302,255 |
| 7 | Marshburn | 131 | 131 | $49,717,751 | $379,525 |
| 8 | Legacy Oaks | 120 | 118 | $35,723,431 | $297,695 |
| 9 | Parker Ridge | 93 | 89 | $31,376,579 | $337,383 |
| 10 | Cayden Cove | 89 | 86 | $29,376,856 | $330,077 |
| 11 | Prestleigh | 84 | 80 | $35,214,253 | $419,217 |
| 12 | Holly Brook (Wendell) | 81 | 80 | $24,872,104 | $307,063 |
| 13 | Silverstone | 78 | 69 | $32,781,864 | $420,280 |
| 14 | Preserve At Marks Creek | 70 | 50 | $18,900,667 | $270,010 |
| 15 | Harpers Glen | 67 | 59 | $18,025,537 | $269,038 |
| 16 | Cadence Meadows | 65 | 65 | $28,860,390 | $444,006 |
| 17 | Stone River | 56 | 52 | $22,240,266 | $397,148 |
| 18 | Forestville Yard | 54 | 50 | $14,385,307 | $266,395 |
| 19 | Anderson Farms | 53 | 51 | $21,486,732 | $405,410 |
| 20 | Rolesville Crossing | 53 | 52 | $23,896,212 | $450,872 |
| 21 | Retreat At Robertson | 47 | 46 | $16,205,955 | $344,808 |
| 22 | Ponder | 44 | 29 | $11,783,860 | $267,815 |
| 23 | Wallbrook | 41 | 25 | $15,966,700 | $389,432 |
| 24 | Hasentree | 41 | 0 | $3,056,525 | $74,549 |
| 25 | Elizabeth Springs | 39 | 37 | $10,978,166 | $281,491 |
Durham County
Top Neighborhoods by Permits
Data source: Durham County Public Records · Updated Oct. 13, 2026
| # | Neighborhood | Permits | New Construction | Total Valuation | Avg Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweetbrier | 173 | 173 | $83,794,585 | $484,362 |
| 2 | Olive Branch | 161 | 161 | $57,452,084 | $356,845 |
| 3 | Mica Ridge | 139 | 138 | $64,029,464 | $460,644 |
| 4 | Solana | 120 | 115 | $49,599,627 | $413,330 |
| 5 | Carpenter Falls | 112 | 111 | $44,623,998 | $398,429 |
| 6 | Stella View | 99 | 98 | $47,139,560 | $476,157 |
| 7 | Everton | 98 | 98 | $41,070,862 | $419,090 |
| 8 | Glenn Crossing | 91 | 91 | $27,390,059 | $300,990 |
| 9 | Stonewood | 51 | 45 | $29,947,129 | $587,199 |
| 10 | Impv Only | 47 | 1 | $55,266,685 | $1,175,887 |
| 11 | Falls Village | 47 | 41 | $19,512,256 | $415,154 |
| 12 | Courtyards At Oak Grove | 46 | 44 | $22,590,758 | $491,103 |
| 13 | Griffin Place North | 44 | 42 | $17,833,281 | $405,302 |
| 14 | Brooks Mill | 43 | 43 | $15,685,486 | $364,779 |
| 15 | Copper Run North | 42 | 42 | $14,190,086 | $337,859 |
| 16 | Shaw Ridge | 42 | 41 | $28,496,047 | $678,477 |
| 17 | Wesley Downs | 40 | 40 | $17,967,583 | $449,190 |
| 18 | Triple Crown | 28 | 27 | $12,345,535 | $440,912 |
| 19 | Carver Station | 28 | 26 | $7,546,357 | $269,513 |
| 20 | Townes On Leesville | 26 | 25 | $8,106,353 | $311,783 |
| 21 | The View | 26 | 25 | $15,897,257 | $611,433 |
| 22 | Townes At Courtney Creek | 23 | 22 | $8,390,491 | $364,804 |
| 23 | Grove At Latta Park | 21 | 21 | $8,297,775 | $395,132 |
| 24 | Hope Valley | 20 | 2 | $2,385,751 | $119,288 |
| 25 | Streets At Southpoint | 20 | 0 | $5,565,864 | $278,293 |
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