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Wilson's Ridge

Express Series®|From $309,490

104 Holton Street, Wilson's Mills, NC 27577

3 - 5 Bed| 2 - 3 Bath | 2 Garage

1 - 2 Story | From 1,497 Sq. Ft.

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Wed 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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919-822-9228

About our community

Welcome to Wilson’s Ridge, a new home community in the quaint town of Wilson's Mills, NC, offering single family floorplans that range from 1 to 2-story, and feature 1,497-2,511 sq. ft. of living space, 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms, and 2-car garages.

Community amenities will keep you and your family exploring the outdoors at the playground, community firepit with seating area, cornhole area, and dog park!

Experience the ultimate convenience of living at Wilson’s Ridge. Located off Hwy-70, only 6.1 miles from the historic Downtown Smithfield, 9.5 miles from Downtown Clayton and just 26 miles from Downtown Raleigh. I-95 is also just 6 miles away. For an abundance of shopping and dining options check out the Carolina Premium Outlets just 7.5 miles away. For the outdoor enthusiast, Wilson’s Ridge is 2 miles from Wilson’s Mills Community Park, 6.6 miles from East Clayton Community Park, and just 10 miles from Clayton’s Municipal Park. For the avid golfers, The Neuse Country Club is 6.1 miles away, Reedy Creek Course is 14.2 miles away, and Riverwood Golf Club is only 13 miles away. Plus, enjoy a variety of local restaurants, shopping, and even more possibilities just a short drive away in Downtown Raleigh!

As you step inside one of our homes, prepare to be captivated by the attention to detail and high-quality finishes throughout. The kitchen, a chef's dream, boasts beautiful shaker-style cabinets, quartz countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and kitchen islands. The open floorplan designs are perfect for entertaining, while the LED lighting adds a modern touch and creates a warm, inviting ambiance. The exterior schemes and elevations of our homes were carefully designed to create a beautiful streetscape that you'll be proud to call home. At Wilson’s Ridge, we understand the importance of modern living. That's why each home is equipped with smart home technology, putting convenience and control at your fingertips. Whether adjusting the temperature or turning on the lights, managing your home has never been easier.

With its prime location, variety of floorplan offerings, modern features, and amazing amenities, Wilson’s Ridge is truly a gem. Contact us today to schedule a tour!

Community amenities

  • Playground
  • Community Firepit w/ Seating
  • Cornhole Area
  • Dog Park
  • Quartz countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Wilson's Mills Community Park - 2 mi
  • Vinson Ridge Racquet & Swim Club - 3.4 mi
  • Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center - 5.1 mi
  • Neuse River Amphitheatre - 5.5 mi
  • I-95 - 6 mi
  • Downtown Smithfield - 6.1 mi
  • The Waterfront District - 8.9 mi
  • Downtown Clayton - 9.5 mi
  • Downtown Raleigh - 26 mi

Schools

Wilson's Mills Elementary
Public | K-5 0.5 mi.

Smithfield Middle School
Public | 6-8 3.6 mi.

Smithfield-Selma High School
Public | 9-12 3.7 mi.

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Mon - Tue 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thu - Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

919-822-9228

Area Information

New Homes For Sale in Wilson’s Mills, North Carolina

Wilson’s Mills, located just 25 miles from Raleigh in Johnston County, offers a relaxed home life in a tight-knit, connected community with convenient access to larger cities. This quiet town offers plenty of entertainment and conveniences from both local and major businesses, and plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors at community and state parks. D.R. Horton’s Wilson’s Mills, NC homes for sale allow you to settle into a peaceful, easy community, featuring spacious floorplans, brand new appliances, and a layout to fit your needs.

Why Choose Wilson’s Mills, North Carolina

Wilson’s Mills, North Carolina offers a quiet retreat from nearby Raleigh, NC in Johnston County. A small, peaceful town focusing on community, culture, and laidback living, Wilson’s Mills is an excellent option for homebuyers who prefer a suburban area with a rural feel. Whether your ideal day involves going for a beautiful trail walk, visiting a local shop, learning something new, sampling local beer and wine, or taking the kids to the park, Wilson’s Mills and Johnston County have you covered.

Wilson’s Mills, located just minutes from Raleigh, also provides easy access to job opportunities, and travel is made simple due to its proximity to Interstate 42 and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Living in Wilson’s Mills, North Carolina

Wilson’s Mills, located in Johnston County, offers a relaxed, community-focused home life. The town’s location allows for a quiet, secluded day on the riverside, an artistic day out at a museum or a local class, or a more upbeat event hosted by the city or a local brewery.

Arts and Culture

Arts and culture can be found at numerous locations near Wilson’s Mills. Artmosphere Community Arts Center offers workshops and classes for everything from clay to music from a historic 1835 house in a neighboring town in Clayton. Artmosphere Community Arts Center also runs a gallery and offers a community garden. The Clayton Center is a hub of artistic entertainment, offering concerts, comedy, and family-friendly events. A few minutes further down the road in Smithfield, NC is the Ava Gardner Museum, where you can learn about the famous actress and admire her costumes, photos, and awards.

Food, Drink, and Local Flavor

If you prefer to spend the day out enjoying food or drinks, try one of the area’s prided barbecue joints, explore and take home produce from local farms, or check out the stops on Johnston County’s Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail. The trail is made up of county-favorite distilleries, breweries, and vineyards. You can take the whole route through the county or check out the trail’s stops in Wilson’s Mills and nearby towns like Clayton and Selma.

Outdoor Recreation

There are also plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors and get some fresh air in the area. Wilson’s Mills’ Phillip R. Wright Community Park is shared between Wilson’s Mills and Clayton and is a central hub for outdoor recreation and community events. The park offers a playground, volleyball court, cornhole setup, three fields for use by the Wilson’s Mills Youth Rugby and Clayton Rugby Football Club, and a picnic area with grills. The annual Wilson’s Mills Community Day is held at Phillip R. Wright Community Park, with fun activities like bounce houses, games, live music, local vendors and artists, raffles, pie baking and pie eating contests, food, and so much more.

The Neuse River also provides a backdrop for many outdoor activities. The Clayton River Walk on the Neuse Greenway is a four-mile, multi-use, paved trail in Johnston County that runs parallel to the Neuse River. This trail is also included as part of the larger 1,000-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail and 2,500-mile East Coast Greenway. The Clayton, Archer Lodge, Wilson's Mill Loop bike trail also utilizes part of this River Walk area, traveling through each of the cities it’s named after.

If you want to go deeper into nature, the Clemmons Educational State Forest is just over 10 miles away. Operated by the North Carolina Forest Service, this 825-acre state forest is well-preserved and provides opportunities for learning on self-guided trails through the trees. About half an hour away in Raleigh, you can explore the Historic Yates Mill County Park, a wildlife refuge and a historic agricultural site. You can explore the hiking trails and enjoy the park’s scenery, or check out the museum and landmark gristmill to learn about the area’s past.

Outdoor experiences don’t stop there, either. Within an hour’s drive, you can reach numerous state parks and recreation areas, like Falls Lake State Recreation Area, William B. Umstead State Park, Raven Rock State Park, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. These parks offer many outdoor activities, from hiking to fishing to camping, and provide a beautiful setting for North Carolina nature.

Businesses and Economics in Wilson’s Mills, NC

Wilson’s Mills, NC is located in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina, also known as The Triangle, which includes numerous strong businesses, fast-growing communities, and three universities: Duke University, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This helps provide a solid economy and job opportunities across Johnston County, where Wilson’s Mills, NC is located.

A wide variety of industries are represented in the area, with top employers in healthcare, bioscience, manufacturing, education, administration, and more. Major employers near Wilson’s Mills include Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical, a pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor in nearby Clayton; Grifols Therapeutics, Inc., a global healthcare company specializing in plasma-based treatments in nearby Clayton; Caterpillar, Inc., which designs and manufactures their small size wheel loaders in Clayton; UNC Health Johnston, a full-service hospital with locations in nearby Clayton and Smithfield; Sysco Raleigh, LLC, a leading global food supply company in nearby Selma, NC; and Tri-Arc Food Systems, Inc., a retail, restaurants, and hospitality company in Raleigh. With several nearby universities, colleges, and public school districts, education is another popular industry path in the area.

Living in Wilson’s Mills, you can also choose to commute to a larger city. Raleigh is just 25 miles away, Durham is about 56 miles away, and Fayetteville is about 55 miles away.

New Construction Homes in Wilson’s Mills, North Carolina

D.R. Horton’s new construction homes in Wilson’s Mills, NC are an excellent option for those seeking a mix of suburban and rural life with all the conveniences of the Raleigh metropolitan area. These new homes near Raleigh offer spacious open floorplans created to fit a variety of lifestyles and needs, so you can enjoy the confidence of a new build by D.R. Horton at any stage in life. Browse our Wilson’s Mills homes listings for sale, or contact us today for more information.

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