North Raleigh · NC 27609 · Wake County

Northclift

Tree-lined streets of late-'60s brick ranches just north of North Hills, with Sanderson High down the road and no HOA.

1968First Homes
~¼–⅓ acTypical Lot
$502KMedian Sale
No HOASingle-Family
5 minTo North Hills

Real Estate

Market snapshot

Based on 14 Northclift single-family sales in Triangle MLS, Oct 2025 – Oct 2026. Northclift also has townhome sections along Dixon Drive (3 townhomes sold for $204K–$300K). Updated October 20, 2026.

$502KMedian sale price
$309Avg. $/sq ft
25Median days on market
100%Sale-to-list price
$410KLowest sale (12 mo.)
$550KHighest sale (12 mo.)
6408 Dixon Drive
3 bed · 3 bath · 2,293 sq ft · 0.35 ac
Listed by eXp Realty, LLC
Active
$635,000
304 Northclift Drive
3 bed · 3 bath · 1,246 sq ft · 0.25 ac
Listed by Compass
Active
$470,000

Listings as of October 20, 2026 and subject to change. For the most current inventory, search all Northclift listings →

5905 Tafton Court
4 bed · 3 bath · 1,870 sq ft · 0.27 ac
Listed by Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International
Pending
$624,000
1120 Shetland Court
4 bed · 2 bath · 1,575 sq ft · 0.39 ac
Listed by Keller Williams Legacy
Pending
$525,000

Pending as of October 20, 2026. Data sourced from Triangle MLS. Not guaranteed; verify independently.

200 Northclift Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,620 sq ft · sold Oct 2026
Listed by Ivey Residential
Sold
$540,000
5918 Windham Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,599 sq ft · sold Sep 2026
Listed by Dogwood Properties
Sold
$545,000
1120 Whippoorwill Lane
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,726 sq ft · sold Jul 2026
Listed by Century 21 Triangle Group
Sold
$499,000
5940 Wintergreen Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,592 sq ft · sold Jul 2026
Listed by Coldwell Banker HPW
Sold
$537,000
5920 Whittier Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,650 sq ft · sold Jun 2026
Listed by EXP Realty LLC
Sold
$525,000
516 Northclift Drive
4 bed · 3 bath · 1,818 sq ft · sold May 2026
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Sold
$550,000

Recent closed sales from Triangle MLS. Ask me for the full 12-month sales history →

Local Life

Life in Northclift

Northclift is an established neighborhood of classic brick ranches. North Hills is minutes away, and the local high school is just down Dixon Drive.

7:00 am
Morning strollSidewalks on some streets and mature trees make for an easy walk.
7:45 am
School drop-offRecent listings show Green Elementary, Carroll Middle and Sanderson High (on Dixon Drive).
8:15 am
CommuteSix Forks and I-440 are minutes away, and downtown is about 15 minutes.
12:30 pm
Lunch at North HillsJust a few minutes south.
5:30 pm
Shelley Lake loopThe paved lake trail is a short drive away.
7:00 pm
Dinner outNorth Hills and the Six Forks corridor have plenty of options.
9:00 am
Greenway rideShelley Lake connects into Raleigh's greenway network.
11:00 am
Home projectsLots of original ranches mean lots of renovation inspiration on the street.
1:00 pm
North HillsShopping, events and the weekend crowd.
4:00 pm
Patio & fire pitFenced backyards and patios are common.
6:30 pm
Downtown night outAbout 15 minutes away.
Spring
Dogwood seasonMature trees and established yards bloom.
Summer
Shady sidewalksTree-canopied corner lots keep things cool.
Fall
Sanderson football seasonFriday night lights right down the road.
Winter
Holiday events at North HillsJust a few minutes away.

From the neighbors

What residents say

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Community amenities

What comes with the address

🚶
Walkable streets
Sidewalks on some streets and a tree canopy throughout
🛍️
North Hills
About 5 minutes · dining, shopping & events
🌊
Shelley Lake Park
~10 min · paved lake loop & greenway access
🏫
Sanderson High
Just down Dixon Drive
🛣️
Close to I-440
Downtown in about 15 minutes
🏘️
No HOA
None of the single-family sales had HOA dues · townhome sections have their own HOA

Getting around

Commute times

5
min
North Hills
via Six Forks Rd
15
min
Downtown Raleigh
via Six Forks / Wake Forest Rd
10
min
Crabtree Valley Mall
via I-440
20
min
RDU Airport
via I-440 / I-40
25
min
Research Triangle Park
via I-40 W
10
min
Shelley Lake
via Millbrook Rd

Education

Schools serving Northclift

Recent MLS listings for Northclift show Green Elementary, Carroll Middle and Sanderson High. Assignments can change, so always confirm the specific address with the WCPSS school locator before writing an offer.

→ Look up your exact base school at wcpss.net/schoollocator

Public · WCPSS · Elementary
Green Elementary
Grades K–5
WCPSS →
Public · WCPSS · Middle · Magnet
Carroll Magnet Middle
Grades 6–8 · 4520 Six Forks Rd
School website →WCPSS →
Public · WCPSS · High School
Sanderson High School
Grades 9–12 · 5500 Dixon Dr
School website →WCPSS →

Neighborhood history

Roots run deep

Northclift was built from the late 1960s into the mid-1970s, with recent sales showing build years from 1968 to 1974. It went up just north of what is now North Hills, as Raleigh grew past the beltline.

The neighborhood is almost all single-story brick ranches between about 1,200 and 1,900 sq ft on quarter- to third-acre lots. Some have walk-out lower levels on sloped lots.

Northclift's location keeps getting more valuable as North Hills grows. Renovated ranches here now sell in the $500Ks, while original homes still come up in the low $400Ks. A small townhome section along Dixon Drive offers a lower-cost way in.

📅
Built
Late 1960s–mid 1970s
📐
Home sizes (recent sales)
~1,200–1,900 sq ft · 3–4 bedrooms · lots ~0.25–0.4 acre
🏛️
Architecture styles
Brick ranches, some with walk-out basements
🗺️
Location
Just north of North Hills, along Dixon Dr · ZIP 27609
📋
HOA
No HOA for single-family · townhome sections have HOA dues
🏙️
Jurisdiction
City of Raleigh · city water & sewer

Shopping & dining

Everything nearby

North Hills
Upscale retail · dining · entertainment
~5 min
Six Forks corridor
Grocery · retail · errands
~5 min
Crabtree Valley Mall
Raleigh's largest mall
~10 min
Downtown Raleigh
Restaurants · museums · nightlife
~15 min

Utilities & services

Home essentials

Water & sewer
City of Raleigh
raleighnc.gov/water
Electric
Duke Energy Progress
duke-energy.com
Natural gas
Dominion Energy NC
dominionenergy.com
Trash & recycling
City of Raleigh
raleighnc.gov
Internet
Spectrum / AT&T
Fiber availability varies, so check by address

By the numbers

Northclift at a glance

14
Homes sold in the past 12 months
25 days
Median time on market
~¼–⅓ ac
Typical lot size
$0
HOA dues (single-family)
US Census — Raleigh City of Raleigh Planning Data
📍 Northclift Neighborhood — Raleigh, NC 27609

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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing and sales data sourced from Triangle MLS as of October 20, 2026; listings shown are held by the brokerages noted. Verify school assignments at wcpss.net. Commute times are estimates and may vary.