Holly Springs ETJ · Southwest Wake County, NC
Nature Reach homes for sale & neighborhood guide
For buyers who want an acre near Bass Lake and an older home with character.
Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:
- 41HomesWake County1, 10
- 1.14 acMedian lotWake County1, 10
- 1984PlattedWake County1, 10
- 0.3 miBass Lake ParkTown GIS5
The neighborhood
A 1980s acre neighborhood
Nature Reach is a 41-home neighborhood in the Holly Springs ETJ, platted in 1984 and built mostly in the mid-1980s. Lots are big, median 1.14 acres, and Bass Lake Park, with its trails and boat rentals, is about 0.3 miles away.1, 5, 10
Wake County records the plat as Natures Reach Sub, recorded in 1984 for 42 lots off Briarglen Ln. Twenty-five homes finished in 1985 and 1986, and the rest filled in slowly; the newest is from 2020.1, 2, 10
Lots run 0.92 to 3.51 acres, median 1.14. Homes run 1,476 to 4,732 heated square feet, median 2,200; Tannenhill Trl and Mistyridge Rd have the biggest medians, near 2,560 to 2,710.1, 10
Nature Reach sits in the Town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, so Holly Springs zoning applies but Town property tax doesn’t. No association owns land here.1, 10
Homes & sections
Four streets in the trees
Briarglen Ln is the entry street and has the most homes.1, 10
Briarglen Ln
The entry street, 15 homes finished 1985–1994 and median near 2,060 square feet.1, 10
See Nature Reach homesThe money
Costs to plan for
| Cost | Amount | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| HOA dues | None on record | Confirm with the seller and title search |
| Town property tax | Not applicable (ETJ) | County tax only; confirm on the bill |
| Property tax | Wake County rate; no Town tax in the ETJ | Parcel tax record |
County rate only
The Town says ETJ owners don’t pay Town taxes.3, 6
Life beyond the house
Bass Lake next door
No shared amenity appears on the county record.1, 10
Bass Lake Park
Visitor center, boat rentals, fishing and trails at 900 Bass Lake Rd, about 0.3 miles away (straight-line, Town GIS).7, 5
Carl Dean Greenway
A 1.3-mile paved path from Bass Lake Park to Womble Park.8
Schools
Schools for a Nature Reach address
WCPSS assigns by address.9
Check the exact address for your move year.
Check assignmentsLocation & daily life
Getting around
Getting your bearings
Where Nature Reach sits
- Jurisdiction
- Holly Springs ETJ; Town zoning1, 3
- Holly Springs, NC 275401
- Example parcel
- 4505 Briarglen Ln (PIN 0658966429)4
- Recorded access
- Briarglen Ln2, 10
Key roads
Streets in Nature Reach
From Wake County records1, 10
- Briarglen Ln15 homes
- Mistyridge Rd12 homes
- Tannenhill Trl9 homes
- Crispwood Ct5 homes
Your home search
Nature Reach homes for sale
Open the full Nature Reach search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Nature Reach homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.
What is Nature Reach near Holly Springs, NC like?
Nature Reach is a 41-home neighborhood in the Holly Springs ETJ, platted in 1984 and built mostly in the mid-1980s. Lots are big, median 1.14 acres, and Bass Lake Park, with its trails and boat rentals, is about 0.3 miles away.1, 5, 10
Is Nature Reach inside Holly Springs town limits?
No. It’s in the Town’s ETJ: Town zoning, no Town property tax, per the Town.1, 3
Does Nature Reach have an HOA?
The county record lists no homeowners association and no common land. Have your attorney check the deed, and confirm with the HOA if the title search names one.1, 10
Is Nature Reach inside Holly Springs town limits?
No. It sits in the Town’s ETJ: Holly Springs zoning applies, but there’s no Town property tax.1, 10
What schools serve Nature Reach?
WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.9
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