Town Highlight: Angier

Angier is a small town located in northern Harnett County, about 23 miles south of downtown Raleigh, 7 miles from Fuquay Varina, and 34 miles from Fort Bragg. This is a great place to live if you enjoy small-town life while being a short drive from city life and shopping. Angier offers affordable housing, a sense of community, and a safe town to call home. 

Homebuyers looking to get a larger-sized home for less should consider Angier in their search. The average home price in Angier is $173,600, in comparison to neighboring Fuquay Varina, which is $231,200, and nearby Buies Creek, which is $185,000, according to BestPlaces. 

There are a surprising number of things to do in Angier that add to the quality of life for local residents. Jack Marley Park is a 33.3-care park that has a wide variety of activities for the entire family, including two playgrounds, several ballparks, a soccer field, a skate ramp, tennis court, volleyball, frisbee golf, and a lagoon area with a walkway for walkers, joggers, and strollers. Angier is also home to several locally owned and operated restaurants, such as Brick & Mortar Grill, Ed’s Family Restaurant & Catering, and Texas Pit BBQ.  For the craft beer and wine crowd, Vicious Fishes Brewery has a location in Angier, along with Gregory Vineyards. 

Longtime residents of Angier will tell you that they love living in this community due to the safe, cozy, small-town feel that is also a short drive from Raleigh and Fort Bragg. Homeowners in the community feel a sense of safety and security, while also being able to enjoy plenty of restaurants and outdoor activities. For home buyers that do not mind a beautiful, scenic, short drive in exchange for a bigger home with a bigger lot, Angier may be an ideal location to call home.

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