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 May 29, 2026
| # | Neighborhood | Permits | New Construction | Total Valuation | Avg Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Point | 365 | 361 | $85,056,294 | $233,031 |
| 2 | Wendell Falls | 257 | 163 | $55,279,803 | $215,097 |
| 3 | Sidney Creek | 212 | 204 | $51,271,126 | $241,845 |
| 4 | Allen Park | 155 | 130 | $45,309,463 | $292,319 |
| 5 | Marshburn Manor | 117 | 117 | $43,967,693 | $375,792 |
| 6 | Wallbrook | 109 | 92 | $26,389,990 | $242,110 |
| 7 | Legacy Oaks | 102 | 102 | $23,916,646 | $234,477 |
| 8 | Parker Ridge | 92 | 91 | $27,369,017 | $297,489 |
| 9 | Knightdale | 77 | 59 | $16,093,135 | $209,002 |
| 10 | Mailman Post West | 72 | 72 | $21,639,600 | $300,550 |
| 11 | Sadie Oaks | 71 | 71 | $22,760,995 | $320,577 |
| 12 | Prestleigh | 69 | 66 | $30,299,097 | $439,117 |
| 13 | Cayden Cove | 68 | 67 | $18,007,422 | $264,815 |
| 14 | Stone River | 61 | 55 | $18,560,531 | $304,271 |
| 15 | Silverstone | 60 | 55 | $22,868,343 | $381,139 |
| 16 | Cadence Meadows | 59 | 59 | $26,117,619 | $442,672 |
| 17 | Harpers Glen | 52 | 43 | $10,653,294 | $204,871 |
| 18 | Anderson Farms | 49 | 48 | $17,566,679 | $358,504 |
| 19 | Preserve At Marks Creek | 44 | 33 | $11,260,074 | $255,911 |
| 20 | Elizabeth | 43 | 42 | $9,374,878 | $218,020 |
| 21 | Hasentree | 39 | 0 | $2,729,794 | $69,995 |
| 22 | Belle Grove | 37 | 37 | $12,894,650 | $348,504 |
| 23 | Barrington | 36 | 34 | $8,701,374 | $241,705 |
| 24 | Forestville Yard | 34 | 34 | $7,915,657 | $232,813 |
| 25 | Haywood | 34 | 31 | $7,641,499 | $224,750 |
Durham County
Top Neighborhoods by Permits
Data source: Durham County Public Records · Updated May 29, 2026
| # | Neighborhood | Permits | New Construction | Total Valuation | Avg Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olive Branch Reserve | 245 | 245 | $89,490,658 | $365,268 |
| 2 | Solana | 158 | 154 | $57,997,377 | $367,072 |
| 3 | Sweetbrier | 151 | 149 | $72,759,786 | $481,853 |
| 4 | Mica Ridge | 145 | 145 | $65,997,748 | $455,157 |
| 5 | Stella View | 144 | 142 | $62,285,466 | $432,538 |
| 6 | Glenn Crossing | 106 | 106 | $31,741,381 | $299,447 |
| 7 | Carpenter Falls | 87 | 87 | $35,286,143 | $405,588 |
| 8 | Everton | 82 | 82 | $32,910,737 | $401,350 |
| 9 | Brooks Mill | 75 | 75 | $25,408,600 | $338,781 |
| 10 | Falls Village | 62 | 58 | $26,631,585 | $429,542 |
| 11 | Courtyards At Oak Grove | 60 | 58 | $30,064,450 | $501,074 |
| 12 | Stonewood | 59 | 51 | $33,691,222 | $571,038 |
| 13 | Impv Only | 49 | 1 | $35,165,794 | $717,669 |
| 14 | Shaw Ridge | 41 | 40 | $26,024,582 | $634,746 |
| 15 | Triple Crown | 37 | 37 | $15,199,849 | $410,807 |
| 16 | Wesley Downs | 35 | 35 | $15,829,602 | $452,274 |
| 17 | Aster Ridge | 34 | 34 | $9,102,725 | $267,727 |
| 18 | Copper Run South | 33 | 33 | $11,104,514 | $336,500 |
| 19 | Townes At Courtney Creek | 30 | 30 | $11,249,637 | $374,988 |
| 20 | Chandler Run | 28 | 25 | $11,509,230 | $411,044 |
| 21 | The View | 25 | 23 | $13,490,359 | $539,614 |
| 22 | Griffin Place North | 24 | 23 | $9,826,230 | $409,426 |
| 23 | Bronze Leaf | 23 | 16 | $17,805,725 | $774,162 |
| 24 | Twinleaf Townes | 20 | 20 | $8,643,654 | $432,183 |
| 25 | Townes On Leesville | 19 | 19 | $6,321,081 | $332,688 |
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