Cary, NC · Southwest Wake
Realtor in Cary, NC: Leonna Weiss
Leonna Weiss is a REALTOR® with Weiss Choice Realty, brokered by Keller Williams Legacy, from an office in Apex. She represents buyers and sellers in Cary and across Southwest Wake, most often in move-up and relocation moves at $800K and above, and every client works with her directly, from the first call to closing. She has 170+ five-star Google reviews.
By Leonna Weiss, Weiss Choice Realty at KW Legacy · Last updated:
The Cary market at $800K and up
What $800K+ buys in Cary
Above $800K, Cary is mostly a resale market, not new construction. Of the 526 homes that sold for $800K or more in the past year, 15.6% were built in 2025 or 2026 and the median year built was 2006. The median sale price was $1,025,000, higher than in Apex or Holly Springs, and typical lots were larger, at 0.31 acre. These figures cover the Wake County portion of Cary.
(middle half 3,198–4,325)
(middle half 0.23–0.42)
Sales: Wake County qualified sales, single-family homes inside Cary town limits (Wake County portion), sale price $800,000 and up, Oct. 27, 2025 – Oct. 26, 2026 (file dated Oct. 31, 2026); single-parcel deeds with heated area and acreage recorded. Square footage is Wake's heated area, which can differ from MLS. Taxes: Wake County 0.5371 plus Cary 0.3675 per $100 (town rate up 2.75 cents from 0.34 last year), on assessed value, before the 2027 revaluation and before exemptions; add Wake's $20 residential waste reduction fee for $7,256.80. In-town homes pay no fire district tax. Town vehicle fee $30 per vehicle, not included. Town utility fees not included. Chatham County's portion of Cary is not included.
How I help
Selling or buying in Cary
If you're selling
- A price built from recent Cary sales on comparable streets, not an algorithm alone.
- A plan for pricing and preparing a resale in a market where most $800K+ sales are existing homes, not new builds.
- Help timing a move-up, including buying your next home before or after you sell.
If you're buying
- Neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidance across Cary and Southwest Wake.
- Straight comparisons of established resales and the newer homes that do come up at this price.
- Relocation support if you're moving from out of state and can't tour every weekend.
Neighborhoods
Cary neighborhoods to know
Cary's $800K+ sales are spread across a large, mostly established town. The one Cary community guide live today is Lochmere (1,128 single-family homes; median assessed value $722,305 as of Jan. 1, 2024, so the typical Lochmere home sits below this $800K+ band). Other higher-end Cary neighborhood pages are not published yet. Start with the Living in Cary guide, or compare towns in Apex vs. Holly Springs vs. Cary.
Leonna also works in Apex, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.
Choosing an agent
How to choose a realtor in Cary
Whoever you hire, ask these five questions before you sign anything:
- Who will I actually work with? Some teams hand clients to junior agents after the first meeting. With me, you work with me from start to finish.
- What have similar homes in Cary sold for in the last 12 months? A good answer uses closed sales with dates, not list prices.
- How will you handle a resale in a mostly established market? At this price in Cary, most recent sales are existing homes, so updates, lot differences and street-by-street comps matter as much as new construction.
- What will I pay, and what's in the buyer or listing agreement? Get the compensation terms in writing before you start.
- What can I check? Read the agent's reviews yourself, on Google and elsewhere, and ask for a recent client you can call.
FAQ
Questions about buying and selling in Cary
Who is a good realtor for buying or selling a home in Cary, NC?
Leonna Weiss of Weiss Choice Realty, brokered by Keller Williams Legacy, works with buyers and sellers in Cary and across Southwest Wake, especially move-up and relocation clients at $800K and above. Every client works with her directly, she has 170+ five-star Google reviews, and her office is at 1483 Beaver Creek Commons Dr in Apex. Call or text (919) 648-0458.
What does $800K+ buy in Cary right now?
In the 12 months ending Oct. 26, 2026, 526 single-family homes inside Cary town limits (Wake County portion) sold for $800,000 or more, at a median sale price of $1,025,000. The typical one had 3,713 heated square feet on 0.31 acre, at a median of $284 per square foot, and the median year built was 2006. Source: Wake County qualified sales.
How much are property taxes on an $800K home in Cary?
On $800,000 of assessed value, the FY 2026-27 combined Wake County and Cary rate of 0.9046 per $100 comes to $7,236.80 a year, or $7,256.80 with Wake's $20 residential waste reduction fee. That is before any exemptions, it uses assessed value, not sale price, and it covers the Wake County portion of Cary.
Is most of Cary's $800K+ market new construction?
No. Of the Cary homes that sold for $800,000 or more in the 12 months ending Oct. 26, 2026, 15.6% were built in 2025 or 2026, and the median year built was 2006.
When will Wake County reassess homes in Cary?
Wake County's next revaluation takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Results go to the Board of Commissioners on Jan. 19, 2027, notices of value should reach owners around Jan. 22, 2027, and the planned appeal deadline is Apr. 30, 2027. Current assessed values reflect the market as of Jan. 1, 2024.
How do I find out what my Cary home is worth?
Start with the free estimate at weisschoicerealty.com/home-value, then ask Leonna for a pricing review. She adjusts for what an algorithm can't see, like updates, lot position and recent sales on your street.
Thinking about a move in Cary?
Tell me what you're weighing, whether it's a sale, a move-up or a relocation, and I'll walk you through the numbers for your street and price point. Learn more about me or explore living in Cary.
Sources
- Wake County Tax Administration, tax rates and fees, FY 2026-27: wake.gov and the rate history (PDF).
- Wake County 2027 revaluation schedule: wake.gov.
- Wake County qualified sales, past 24 months (file dated Oct. 31, 2026): services.wake.gov.
- Neighborhood assessed values: Wake County real estate parcel data (values as of Jan. 1, 2024).
- Google review count and rating: Weiss Choice Realty Google Business Profile, 5.0 stars from 174 reviews as of Oct. 30, 2026.
Weiss Choice Realty, brokered by Keller Williams Legacy
1483 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, NC 27502 · Call or text (919) 648-0458 · leonna@weisschoicerealty.com