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Carolina Preserve vs Every Triangle 55+ Community

Resale-only Cary vs the alternatives — honest comparison on price, location, and what you actually get.

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Carolina Preserve

Cary (Wake Co.) · Sold out — resale only

Best Cary/west Triangle address

HOA / mo

~$265/mo

Price Range

$350K–$650K (resale)

To RDU

15 min

Best for: Buyers who want established community and Cary address

Carolina Arbors

Durham (Durham Co.) · Mostly resale + some new

Best location overall + Duke Hospital

HOA / mo

~$285/mo

Price Range

$300K–$600K

To RDU

15 min

Best for: Buyers who prioritize RDU access and largest clubhouse

Del Webb at Traditions

Wake Forest (Wake Co.) · Active resale + some new

Only walkable town center

HOA / mo

~$310/mo

Price Range

$500K–$800K

To RDU

35 min

Best for: Buyers who want walkability and tight-knit 452-home community

Del Webb Carolina Gardens

Fuquay-Varina (Wake Co.) · Still selling new construction

Lowest HOA + new construction available

HOA / mo

~$233/mo

Price Range

$375K–$885K

To RDU

30 min

Best for: Budget-focused buyers who want new construction options

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