Holly Glen, Holly Springs NC: Neighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

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Holly Glen is a Holly Springs neighborhood built in phases from 1995 to 2022. Wake County records show 857 homes on Holly Glen plats, nearly all of them detached homes, with a median of about 2,516 heated square feet on a median lot of 0.25 acres. The neighborhood pool on Hollymont Drive is owned by the Holly Glen Homeowners Association. The 42 recorded sales from October 2025 through September 2026 had a median of $545,000.

Here is where Holly Glen is, the pool, what the homes are like, the HOA picture and how to check school assignment.

Where Holly Glen is

Holly Glen is in Holly Springs, in the 27540 ZIP code and inside the Town of Holly Springs (Wake County property records).

Road distances from Hollymont Drive in Holly Glen (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026):

  • Holly Springs Town Hall: 3.2 miles
  • Holly Springs Towne Center: 3.9 miles
  • Downtown Apex: 9.2 miles
  • NC State Capitol, downtown Raleigh: 20.6 miles
  • Research Triangle Park: 23.4 miles
  • RDU Airport: 26.1 miles

A short history

Wake County records show the first Holly Glen homes in 1995 and the pool parcel at 201 Hollymont Drive with a 1997 date. Building continued in phases: 189 of the 857 homes counted here date from the 1990s, 433 from the 2000s and 234 from the 2010s (Wake County property records).

Amenities

The Holly Glen Homeowners Association owns the 9.34-acre pool parcel at 201 Hollymont Drive, along with many common area parcels across the neighborhood (Wake County property records). The Holly Glen Hammerheads swim team holds all of its practices and home meets at the Holly Glen Pool (Holly Glen Hammerheads, location).

Homes in Holly Glen

Across the 857 homes (Wake County property records, October 2026):

  • Year built: 1997 at the 10th percentile, 2006 median, 2013 at the 90th percentile
  • Heated area: 1,701 square feet at the 10th percentile, 2,516 median, 3,430 at the 90th percentile
  • Lot size: 0.19 acres at the 10th percentile, 0.25 median, 0.35 at the 90th percentile

The 822 conventional detached homes have a median of 2,594 heated square feet on a median lot of 0.26 acres. There are also 35 townhomes built from 2001 to 2005, with a median of about 1,446 square feet (Wake County property records).

Recent sale prices

Wake County records show 42 recorded sales from October 2025 through September 2026. The median was $545,000, the middle 80% ranged from about $427,500 to $710,000, and the highest was $930,500. The 40 detached home sales had a median of $550,500. None were homes built in 2025 or later (Wake County property records).

HOA

County records show Holly Glen Homeowners Association, Inc. owning the pool and most common areas, and a separate Summit at Holly Glen Homeowners Association owning common areas along Summit Oaks Lane. Ask which association applies to a specific home. Ask for the dues, any special assessments and the resale fees for a specific home on the NC Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement.

The Holly Glen market right now

For the 27540 ZIP code, which covers Holly Springs, Redfin reports for the three months ending September 2026:

  • Median sale price: $589,827, down 1.7% year over year
  • Median days on market: 24, compared with 23 a year earlier
  • Homes sold in September: 206, compared with 202 a year earlier
  • Sale-to-list price: 99.0%
  • Homes with a price drop: 39.4%

What it means: the 27540 median was slightly lower than a year ago, but homes still sold in about 24 days at 99% of list price. Holly Glen sold a little below the ZIP median, and age and size of the home explain much of the spread inside the neighborhood.

Assigned schools

The Wake County Public School System assigns by address. For 2026-27, a sample of 60 Holly Glen addresses of detached homes were all zoned for Holly Grove Elementary, Holly Grove Middle and Holly Springs High (WCPSS). Holly Grove Elementary and Holly Grove Middle are on a year-round calendar. Confirm any address with the WCPSS address lookup tool.

Things to do nearby

  • The Holly Glen pool on Hollymont Drive, for association members.
  • Downtown Holly Springs and Town Hall, about 3.2 miles away.
  • Holly Springs Towne Center shops and restaurants, about 3.9 miles away.
  • Downtown Apex, about 9.2 miles away.

Buying in Holly Glen: what to check

  • Which association the home is in, the dues and the pool rules.
  • Year built and the age of the roof and systems.
  • The year-round school calendar, and assignment by exact address.
  • Lot size and any common area or stream buffer behind the home.
  • Townhome rules if you are looking at a townhome.

See our buyer services page for how we help buyers.

Selling in Holly Glen: what buyers ask about

  • Year built and the updates you have made.
  • Distance to the pool.
  • Recent comparable sales of homes the same age in Holly Glen.
  • HOA dues and what they cover.
  • School assignment and calendar.

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Holly Glen FAQs

Where is Holly Glen?

Holly Glen is in Holly Springs, in ZIP 27540. Hollymont Drive is about 3.2 miles by road from Holly Springs Town Hall.

When was Holly Glen built?

Wake County records show homes built in phases from 1995 to 2022, with the largest share from the 2000s.

What do homes in Holly Glen cost?

Wake County records show 42 sales from October 2025 through September 2026, with a median of $545,000 and a middle 80% range of about $427,500 to $710,000.

Does Holly Glen have a pool?

Yes. The Holly Glen Homeowners Association owns the pool at 201 Hollymont Drive, and the Holly Glen Hammerheads swim team practices and holds home meets there.

Does Holly Glen have an HOA?

Yes. County records show Holly Glen Homeowners Association, Inc. and a separate Summit at Holly Glen Homeowners Association.

Are there townhomes in Holly Glen?

Yes, a small number. Wake County records show 35 townhomes built from 2001 to 2005 among the 857 homes.

Which schools serve Holly Glen?

In a sample of 60 addresses for 2026-27, all were zoned for Holly Grove Elementary, Holly Grove Middle and Holly Springs High. Check any address with the WCPSS address lookup tool.

Thinking of selling in Holly Glen?

Holly Glen was built in phases over more than 20 years, so a 1997 home and a 2013 home in the same neighborhood can sell far apart. We price from recent Holly Glen sales of the same age and size.

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