Prestonwood
Prestonwood stretches across 54 holes of championship golf — The Highlands, The Meadows, and The Fairways — in the heart of Cary. It is the largest private club in the Triangle and a cornerstone of the west side's relocation scene.
How Prestonwood actually lives.
Think full-service club life: junior golf programs on weekdays, tennis socials on weekends, and a steady calendar of wine dinners and holiday events. Neighborhoods inside Prestonwood range from garden villas to estate homes, so the community mixes young families, professionals, and active retirees.
Buyers who want an all-ages club with real depth — three courses, serious tennis, and programming for both grandkids and grandparents.
What you get.
- +Three courses means tee times are accessible
- +Multi-generational membership base
- +Walkable to Cary Parkway and Kildaire amenities
- —Initiation fees are among the highest in the Triangle
- —Homes vary widely in vintage and condition
- —Busy club — not a fit if you want quiet
How values have moved.
Median price and price per square foot in Prestonwood 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 | $685k | $195 | 11 | 78 |
| 2022 | $812k | $222 | 14 | 72 |
| 2023 | $845k | $230 | 29 | 70 |
| 2024 | $885k | $238 | 39 | 68 |
| 2025 | $955k | $255 | 34 | 64 |
Cary in context.
Prestonwood 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 want to join a club with full-family programming and deep golf. You'll be there several times a week and you want Cary's top schools within district."
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.