Holly Springs · Southwest Wake County, NC
Holly Acres homes for sale & neighborhood guide
For buyers who want a half-acre lot and a smaller older house they can update.
Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:
- 30HomesWake County1, 10
- 1974–77Main buildWake County1, 10
- 0.52 acMedian lotWake County1, 10
- 1,104 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 10
The neighborhood
1970s homes, big lots
Holly Acres goes back to the mid-1970s: 30 homes inside Holly Springs town limits, most finished from 1974 to 1977. Houses are compact, a median of 1,104 square feet, but lots are generous, near half an acre, and Jones Park is about 0.5 miles away.1, 5, 10
The Wake subdivision record shows Holly Acres approved in 1975 for 34 lots off Holly Acres Rd, on about 23 acres. Brooks St and Holiday Ct filled first, in 1974 and 1975; Holly Acres Rd homes followed from 1976 into the 1980s, with one from 1997.2, 1, 10
Homes run 920 to 2,219 heated square feet, median 1,104. Lots run 0.43 to 1.04 acres, so many have room to expand; check setbacks with the Town.1, 10
No association owns land here. Jones Park is about 0.5 miles away, straight-line, and Womble Park about 0.6.1, 5, 10
Homes & sections
Brooks St or Holly Acres Rd
Ask about roof, HVAC and updates; these homes are about 50 years old.1, 10
The money
Costs to plan for
| Cost | Amount | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| HOA dues | No association on record | Ask your attorney to check the 1970s plats |
| 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
Two parks nearby
There’s no common land, but two Town parks sit within about 0.6 miles.1, 5, 10
Jones Park
About 0.5 miles away (straight-line, Town GIS).7, 5
Parrish Womble Park
Ball fields and trails, about 0.6 miles away.8, 5
Schools
Schools for a Holly Acres address
WCPSS assigns by address.9
Check the exact address for your move year.
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Getting around
Getting your bearings
Where Holly Acres sits
- Jurisdiction
- Holly Springs town limits1, 3
- Holly Springs, NC 275401
- Example parcel
- 417 Brooks St (PIN 0659120239)4
- Recorded access
- Holly Acres Rd2, 10
Key roads
Streets in Holly Acres
From Wake County records1, 10
- Brooks St13 homes
- Holly Acres Rd12 homes
- Holiday Ct3 homes
- Earp St2 homes
Your home search
Holly Acres homes for sale
Open the full Holly Acres search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Holly Acres homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.
What is Holly Acres in Holly Springs, NC like?
Holly Acres goes back to the mid-1970s: 30 homes inside Holly Springs town limits, most finished from 1974 to 1977. Houses are compact, a median of 1,104 square feet, but lots are generous, near half an acre, and Jones Park is about 0.5 miles away.1, 5, 10
Is Holly Acres inside Holly Springs town limits?
Yes. Wake County lists Holly Springs as the city and planning jurisdiction.1, 3
Does Holly Acres have an HOA?
Wake County shows no association land in Holly Acres. Plats from the 1970s can still carry restrictions, so ask your attorney, and confirm with the HOA if a deed names one.1, 10
What schools serve Holly Acres?
WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.9
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