Knollwood Estates Market Report
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$455,000*
Median Price
$490,750*
Avg Price
$219*
Avg $/sqft
$356,000
Low
$800,000
High
8
Sales (12mo)
~173*
Homesites
~4.6%*
Annual Turnover
* Pricing excludes 0 townhome sales to reflect single-family home values. All sales are included in the sales count.
$433,700
Median Assessed
$4,346
Est. Annual Tax
$362
Est. Monthly Tax
$1.002
Rate per $100
95.3%
Assessment-to-Sale
Land 48% — $210,000
Building 52% — $223,700
Wake County $0.657 + Apex $0.345 = $1.002 per $100
Data source: Wake County Public Records · Generated live · Prepared by Costello Real Estate & Investments Triangle, LLC
Avg $/sqft — 12-Month Trend
Location
Recent Sales
| Address | Price | Sqft | $/sqft | Year Built | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1705 CHESTNUT ST | $425,000 | 1863 | $228 | 1968 | 2025-10-21 |
| 1805 HOLLY ST | $356,000 | 1433 | $248 | 1965 | 2025-10-02 |
| 1803 HOLLY ST | $800,000 | 3982 | $201 | 1967 | 2025-09-15 |
| 1209 MAPLE AVE | $490,000 | 2724 | $180 | 1967 | 2025-08-28 |
| 1636 CONE AVE | $455,000 | 1928 | $236 | 1971 | 2025-08-14 |
| 1624 CONE AVE | $455,000 | 2470 | $184 | 1971 | 2025-06-17 |
| 1532 CONE AVE | $540,000 | 2173 | $249 | 1973 | 2025-05-21 |
| 1704 CHESTNUT ST | $405,000 | 1805 | $224 | 1968 | 2025-05-05 |
Explore the Area
About This Neighborhood
34 public · 15 private within 5 mi Grades from NC DPI (2024)
Public Schools
| School | Grades | NC Grade | Enrollment | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex High | 9-12 | B | 2500 | 0.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
20:1
Performance Score
82/100
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 58%
Black 10%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 12%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Laurel Park Elementary | PK-5 | B | 782 | 1.1 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
82/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 63%
Black 7%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 13%
Two+ 7%
|
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| Baucom Elementary | PK-5 | B | 506 | 1.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
80/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 62%
Black 11%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Salem Elementary | PK-5 | B | 735 | 1.3 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
75/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 51%
Black 8%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 23%
Two+ 2%
|
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| Salem Middle | 6-8 | B | 1071 | 1.3 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
17:1
Performance Score
81/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 55%
Black 7%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 18%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Apex Middle | 6-8 | B | 905 | 1.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
17:1
Performance Score
77/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 69%
Black 9%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Triangle Math and Science Academy (Charter) | K-12 | A | 1276 | 1.7 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
30:1
Performance Score
91/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
A
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 28%
Black 12%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 44%
Two+ 11%
|
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| Lufkin Road Middle | 6-8 | B | 995 | 1.7 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
16:1
Performance Score
74/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 48%
Black 14%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 12%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Peak Charter Academy (Charter) | K-8 | B | 767 | 1.9 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
23:1
Performance Score
83/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 34%
Black 7%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 40%
Two+ 10%
|
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| Apex Elementary | PK-5 | B | 630 | 2.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
72/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 53%
Black 12%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 10%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Davis Drive Middle | 6-8 | A | 959 | 2.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
17:1
Performance Score
90/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
A
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 41%
Black 5%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 40%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Davis Drive Elementary | K-5 | A | 825 | 2.7 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
91/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
A
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 41%
Black 3%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 48%
Two+ 1%
|
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| Penny Road Elementary | K-5 | C | 495 | 2.8 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
16:1
Performance Score
59/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 57%
Black 15%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Briarcliff Elementary | PK-5 | B | 448 | 3.1 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
70/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 60%
Black 8%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 8%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Turner Creek Elementary | PK-5 | B | 673 | 3.1 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
74/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 49%
Black 8%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 24%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Scotts Ridge Elementary | PK-5 | A | 766 | 3.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
86/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 75%
Black 2%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 12%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Farmington Woods Elementary | PK-5 | B | 623 | 3.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
79/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 45%
Black 13%
Hispanic 22%
Asian 14%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Oak Grove Elementary | PK-5 | C | 587 | 3.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
69/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 56%
Black 16%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 8%
Two+ 2%
|
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| Olive Chapel Elementary | PK-5 | A | 982 | 3.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
15:1
Performance Score
87/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 56%
Black 6%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 27%
Two+ 2%
|
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| Weatherstone Elementary | PK-5 | B | 693 | 3.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
77/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 39%
Black 10%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 22%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Cary Elementary | PK-5 | B | 470 | 4.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
73/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 57%
Black 12%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Green Level High | 9-12 | — | 2052 | 4.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
20:1
Student Demographics
White 42%
Black 6%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 41%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Cary High | 9-12 | B | 2145 | 4.3 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
18:1
Performance Score
73/100
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 43%
Black 18%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Northwoods Elementary | PK-5 | C | 621 | 4.3 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
66/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 35%
Black 14%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 28%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Green Hope Elementary | PK-5 | A | 605 | 4.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
15:1
Performance Score
88/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 29%
Black 8%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 53%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Pine Springs Preparatory Academy (Charter) | K-8 | C | 1243 | 4.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
17:1
Performance Score
69/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 72%
Black 6%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 8%
Two+ 8%
|
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| East Cary Middle | 6-8 | B | 627 | 4.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
70/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 53%
Black 14%
Hispanic 22%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Adams Elementary | PK-5 | C | 525 | 4.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
68/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 44%
Black 19%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 8%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Kingswood Elementary | PK-5 | C | 399 | 4.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
66/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 33%
Black 20%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 16%
Two+ 5%
|
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| West Cary Middle | 6-8 | B | 860 | 4.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
17:1
Performance Score
81/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 31%
Black 15%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 38%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Green Hope High | 9-12 | A | 2001 | 4.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
20:1
Performance Score
92/100
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 49%
Black 6%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 36%
Two+ 3%
|
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| Morrisville Elementary | K-5 | A | 651 | 4.7 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
86/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 32%
Black 7%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 51%
Two+ 4%
|
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| Highcroft Elementary | PK-5 | A | 721 | 4.9 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
89/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
A
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 30%
Black 6%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 53%
Two+ 5%
|
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| Cardinal Charter Academy (Charter) | K-8 | C | 700 | 5.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
16:1
Performance Score
67/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 31%
Black 28%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 15%
Two+ 8%
|
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Private Schools
| School | Distance |
|---|---|
| ST ANDREWS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | 0.7 mi |
| THALES ACADEMY APEX K-5 | 0.8 mi |
| THALES ACADEMY APEX JH/HS | 0.9 mi |
| PEACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL | 1.0 mi |
| THE GROVE SCHOOL OF CARY | 1.5 mi |
| MARIPOSA SCHOOL | 1.7 mi |
| MONTESSORI CREATIVE LEARNING SCHOOL | 1.7 mi |
| CARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2.6 mi |
| CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY-PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY | 2.7 mi |
| ST MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL | 2.7 mi |
| ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL | 3.1 mi |
| KNOWLEDGE BEGINNINGS SCHOOL | 3.1 mi |
| RESURRECTION LUTHERAN SCHOOL | 3.2 mi |
| TRUE ABALITIES LRNG. ACADEMY LLC | 3.2 mi |
| TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY | 4.8 mi |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) · NC Dept. of Public Instruction
Population
4,111
Median Age
38.9
Median HH Income
$111,441
Per Capita Income
$64,111
Median Home Value
$441,000
Median Rent
$1,724/mo
Homeownership
50.9%
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Bachelor's+
69.5%
Work From Home
31.1%
Mean Commute
22.0 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates (Tract 37183053435). Data reflects the surrounding census tract, which may extend beyond this neighborhood.
Park
- Shepherd's Vineyard Recreation and Greenway 0.3 mi
- Vintage Grove Park 0.6 mi
- Fishing Access 0.8 mi
- Childrens Ninja Park 0.8 mi
- Hunter Street Park 0.9 mi
School
- Apex High School 0.3 mi
- Laurel Park Elementary 1.1 mi
- Baucom Elementary School 1.2 mi
- Salem Middle School 1.3 mi
- Apex Middle School 1.5 mi
Restaurant
- McAlister's Deli 0.3 mi
- Ruckus Pizza, Pasta, & Spirits 0.3 mi
- China Chef 0.7 mi
- Michelangelo's Pizza 0.7 mi
- Wake Zone 1.1 mi
Grocery
- Harris Teeter 0.7 mi
- Food Lion 0.8 mi
- Chapola Brothers Indian Groceries 1.1 mi
- Food Lion 1.5 mi
- Food Lion 2.7 mi
Medical
- Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism 1.4 mi
- EmergeOrtho 1.8 mi
- Target Pharmacy 2.4 mi
- Restore & Reform 2.5 mi
- Walgreens 2.6 mi
This report is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional real estate advice. Data reflects recent sales from Wake County public records and may contain inaccuracies. Always consult a licensed real estate professional before making buying or selling decisions. Prepared by Costello Real Estate & Investments Triangle, LLC.
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