MacGregor Downs
MacGregor Downs is one of the Triangle's original golf neighborhoods, tucked into mature hardwoods along Lake MacGregor in west Cary. The homes span several generations of architecture — from updated mid-century ranches to new custom builds — and the club remains the social center of Cary.
How MacGregor actually lives.
MacGregor lives like a quiet tree-lined enclave with a country club built in. Residents walk to the clubhouse, paddle on the lake, and know their neighbors. It feels more like old Cary than new-build Triangle.
Buyers who want character, mature trees, and proximity to downtown Cary and RDU — and who would rather join an established club than a brand-new one.
What you get.
- +Central Cary location — 15 minutes to RDU
- +Mature landscaping and larger lots
- +Strong long-term property values
- —Older housing stock — most homes need updating
- —Separate club membership required
- —Less uniformity in architecture than newer communities
How values have moved.
Median price and price per square foot in MacGregor Downs from 2021 through 2025 — alongside sales velocity and volume. Use it to frame negotiation, not to time the market.
| Year | Median | $/sqft | Days on Market | Homes Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $745k | $205 | 14 | 62 |
| 2022 | $885k | $232 | 12 | 58 |
| 2023 | $925k | $241 | 28 | 55 |
| 2024 | $965k | $248 | 37 | 52 |
| 2025 | $1045k | $268 | 31 | 49 |
Cary in context.
MacGregor Downs sits in Cary, within Wake County. Use the map below to see the community in relation to RDU, Research Triangle Park, and downtown Raleigh.
See Triangle suburbs guide →"You value trees over turnkey. You want to be inside the 540 loop, close to airports and offices, and you see older homes as opportunities rather than projects to avoid."
If that sounds like you, the next step is a short call. If it doesn't — let's talk about which Triangle community might feel more like home.