Morrisville
Living in Morrisville, NC
Right in the middle of everything.
Morrisville might be one of the smallest towns on the map, but it has one of the best addresses in the Triangle. The airport is next door, RTP is around the corner, and Cary, Raleigh and Durham are all an easy drive away.
Small town, big address
Morrisville covers about 8.6 square miles in western Wake County, tucked between Cary, Research Triangle Park and RDU International Airport. Few places put you closer to more of the Triangle at once.
Morrisville is mostly suburban, with planned neighborhoods, townhome communities, office campuses and shopping centers, plus a smaller historic town-center area that's getting a major upgrade.
Morrisville is one of the most sought-after towns in the Triangle, and its proximity to Research Triangle Park is the biggest reason why. Add the airport next door and a short drive to just about everywhere, and it's easy to see why homes and rentals here stay in demand.
Whether you're buying, selling, renting, or handing us the keys to manage your investment, here's what to know before you call Morrisville home.
The Character
What makes Morrisville, Morrisville.
RTP next door
Morrisville sits right beside Research Triangle Park, one of the region's biggest centers for technology, research and life sciences. That proximity is what makes Morrisville so sought after.
The airport, minutes away
RDU International Airport is just across the town line, so early flights and late arrivals are a lot less painful.
Cricket, seriously
Church Street Park has cricket facilities, including a venue that has hosted professional matches. It's not something you see in most Triangle towns.
A downtown in the making
The new Town Center around Town Hall Drive and Carolina Street is under construction, with a Town Green, an amphitheater and retail cottages planned.
Neighborhoods
Six Morrisville neighborhoods worth knowing.
Most of Morrisville's homes were built from the late 1990s on, with a mix of detached homes and townhomes. Here's a starting point. Every neighborhood has its own personality, so ask us about the ones that fit how you live.
Breckenridge
Late 1990s–2000s · PlannedTraditional detached homes and townhomes on planned-subdivision lots.
Kitts Creek
2000s–2010s · PlannedCraftsman-influenced and traditional detached homes, plus townhomes, with lot sizes that vary by section.
Providence Place
2000s–2010s · Detached & townhomesTraditional two-story homes and townhomes on subdivision lots.
Town Hall Commons
Late 1990s–2000s · Near Town CenterDetached homes and townhomes with traditional suburban styles, close to the new Town Center.
Preston
Golf-course area · EstablishedCustom detached homes, townhomes and some condos, with construction spanning several decades. Some addresses fall near the town line, so check each one.
Weston
Cary–Morrisville lineLate 20th and early 21st-century detached homes and townhome communities near the Cary boundary.
Getting Around
Short drives to almost everywhere.
Morrisville connects to the whole Triangle through NC 54, I-40 and I-540, with Aviation Parkway and Airport Boulevard leading straight to RDU. Your exact commute depends on your street and the time of day.
- NC 54 (Chapel Hill Rd)
- I-40
- I-540
- Aviation Pkwy
- Airport Blvd
- Davis Dr
GoTriangle provides regional bus service. A bus rapid transit extension through Morrisville toward RTP is in the planning stage.
Approximate drive times without heavy traffic.
Out & About
Your weekend, sorted.
Get outside
- Lake Crabtree County Park for trails and lakeside views.
- Crabtree Creek Nature Park, 37 acres of woods and wetlands.
- Morrisville Community Park and Cedar Fork District Park.
- Indian Creek, Crabtree Creek and Mill Springs greenways.
Eat, shop, stroll
- Park West Village for shops, restaurants and a movie theater.
- Grace Park and McCrimmon Corners along Davis Drive.
- Morrisville Square and Morrisville Market.
- A wide mix of international restaurants all over town.
Game day & what's next
- Church Street Park for cricket, including professional matches.
- Town Center, with a Town Green and amphitheater under construction.
- Western Wake Farmers Market. Check the current schedule.
Schools
Check the address, not the rumor.
Morrisville is served by the Wake County Public School System. School assignments are set by the exact property address and school year, not the neighborhood name.
Before you fall in love with a house, look up the address with the district.
Renting & Owning
Own a home in Morrisville? Let it work for you.
Lenovo, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Schneider Electric, PPD and the employers across RTP bring people to Morrisville year after year. Many of them start out renting.
That makes Morrisville a strong place to own a rental, as long as it's managed well. We handle the screening, leasing, maintenance and rent collection, so your home brings in income instead of phone calls.
Local Truth
In Morrisville, "running to the airport" is a quick errand, not a whole afternoon. And yes, that really is cricket at Church Street Park. Grab a seat. You'll catch on.
Questions We Hear
Morrisville, answered.
How far is Morrisville from Research Triangle Park?
Morrisville borders the RTP area, with access by Davis Drive, NC 54 and nearby I-40. Most trips take about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on where you start and where in RTP you're headed.
How close is Morrisville to RDU Airport?
Very close. RDU sits just north of Morrisville, and most trips from the middle of town take about 10 to 15 minutes by Aviation Parkway or Airport Boulevard.
Does Morrisville have a downtown?
Morrisville is building one. The new Town Center around Town Hall Drive and Carolina Street is under construction, with a Town Green, an amphitheater, retail cottages and homes planned.
What kinds of homes are available in Morrisville?
Neighborhoods like Breckenridge, Kitts Creek, Providence Place and Town Hall Commons offer detached homes and townhomes, mostly built from the late 1990s on. Preston adds golf-course-area homes, and apartments and condos sit along the town's commercial corridors.
How do I check school assignments for a Morrisville home?
Morrisville is served by the Wake County Public School System. Assignments depend on the exact address and school year, not the neighborhood name, so use the district's official address lookup for each home.
Next Door
Neighbors worth a look.
Love Morrisville but want to compare? These nearby towns are an easy drive away.
Ready to make Morrisville home?
Buying, selling, renting or managing, we know Morrisville street by street. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll take it from there.
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