Holly Springs · Southwest Wake County, NC
Downtown Square homes for sale & neighborhood guide
For buyers who want a newer townhome with no yard to keep and a small, single-builder feel.
Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:
- 88TownhomesWake County1, 10
- 2020–21BuiltWake County1, 10
- 1,807 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 10
- 5.8 acHOA landWake County2
The neighborhood
Two streets, two years
Downtown Square is a community of 88 Holly Springs townhomes built in 2020 and 2021 inside town limits. Wake County records it as Downton Square Townhomes. Homes have a median of 1,807 square feet, and the association owns about 5.8 acres.1, 2, 10
Everything here went up at once. The plat was recorded in 2019, and county records show 66 townhomes finished in 2020 and 22 in 2021, on just two streets, Hunston Dr and Gremar Dr.1, 10
Plans are close in size: 1,650 to 2,338 heated square feet, with a median of 1,807, on lots near 0.05 acres. If you want consistency, this is it; if you want variety, look elsewhere.1, 10
Note the spelling on county records: Downton, not Downtown. The association, Downton Square Townhomes Homeowners Association, owns four open-space parcels, about 5.8 acres, the largest 2.51 acres at 151 Hunston Dr. The Town maps the community at about 14 acres.2, 5
Homes & sections
Hunston or Gremar
Both streets have the same median size, so pick by location and view.1, 10
Hunston Dr
61 townhomes from 2020–2021, beside the two largest open-space parcels.1, 2, 10
See Downtown Square homesGremar Dr
27 townhomes, also 2020–2021, with a 0.83-acre open-space parcel at 217 Gremar Dr.1, 2, 10
See Downtown Square homesWhat’s the same
Median size near 1,807 square feet on both streets, on lots near 0.05 acres.1, 10
See Downtown Square homesThe money
Costs to plan for
| Cost | Amount | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| HOA dues | Downton Square Townhomes HOA | Ask what exterior care the dues cover; confirm with the HOA |
| Property tax | Wake County plus Holly Springs rates | Parcel tax record |
Town and county taxes
Inside town limits, the bill adds the Holly Springs rate to Wake County’s.6
Life beyond the house
Open space and two parks
No pool or clubhouse appears on the county record; the HOA land is open space. Confirm with the HOA.2
151 Hunston Dr, 2.51 acres
The association’s largest parcel.2
Jones Park
Playgrounds, a fishing pond and disc golf at 405 School Days Ln, about 0.9 miles away (straight-line, Town GIS).7, 5
Veterans Park
Fishing pier and greenway at 600 Bikram Dr, about 1 mile away (straight-line).8, 5
Schools
Schools for a Downtown Square address
WCPSS assigns by address.9
Check the exact address for your move year.
Check assignmentsLocation & daily life
Getting around
Getting your bearings
Where Downtown Square sits
- Jurisdiction
- Holly Springs town limits1, 3
- Holly Springs, NC 275401
- Example parcel
- 182 Hunston Dr (PIN 0649640752)4
Key roads
Streets in Downtown Square
From Wake County records1, 10
- Hunston Dr61 townhomes
- Gremar Dr27 townhomes
Your home search
Downtown Square homes for sale
Open the full Downtown Square search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Downtown Square homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.
What is Downtown Square in Holly Springs, NC like?
Downtown Square is a community of 88 Holly Springs townhomes built in 2020 and 2021 inside town limits. Wake County records it as Downton Square Townhomes. Homes have a median of 1,807 square feet, and the association owns about 5.8 acres.1, 2, 10
Is Downtown Square inside Holly Springs town limits?
Yes. Wake County lists Holly Springs as the city and planning jurisdiction.1, 3
Does Downtown Square have an HOA?
Yes. Downton Square Townhomes Homeowners Association owns four open-space parcels, about 5.8 acres. Dues and what they cover aren’t listed here; confirm with the HOA.2
Is it Downtown Square or Downton Square?
Both names point to the same place. Wake County records the plat and HOA as Downton Square Townhomes.1, 2, 10
What schools serve Downtown Square?
WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.9
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