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Last Modified: January 30, 2026

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Hayes Barton Neighborhood Guide

13of 35 Raleigh Neighborhoods

Where Tudor Homes Cost More Than Castles

🧭Generally defined as the area: Fairview Road to the south, St. Mary's Street to the north, Oberlin Road to the west, and roughly Glenwood Avenue to the east

📌Best known for: Brick Colonials with blooming dogwoods and near-zero turnover

👕You can spot a Hayes Barton local by: Their Williams Sonoma tote and weekday tennis garb

👍Move here if you want: Walkable perfection with a country club next door

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Paying half a million for 1400 square feet

✨TL;DR: Old money without the pretension

Neighborhood Tags:
Great schoolsSafeQuietWealthy enclaveFamily orientedWalkable

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Some of the Hayes Barton hotspots include: Lassiter at North Hills, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Hayes Barton Pharmacy, and Ridge Road.
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Moving to Hayes Barton - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Raleigh or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Raleigh guide for the big-picture view — or compare Hayes Barton against other parts of the city in our Raleigh neighborhood guide.