Want to live near downtown Cary? You’re about to have more options.
Downtown Cary has added new apartments, businesses and a multi-million dollar park in recent years. Now, two more projects in the area could bring more options for people to live and shop.
Developers want to build Seasons at Cary, an apartment complex, and Chatham Street Condos along East Chatham Street, an area the town considers a “prime opportunity” for redevelopment
The eastern edge of downtown has offices, commercial and industrial buildings and neighborhoods including the Chatham Estates Mobile Home Park.
Both projects are still under review. Here’s a closer look.
Seasons at Cary
A proposed 185 apartments in six, three-story buildings would stretch across 15 wooded acres at 844 E. Chatham St. and 110 Nowell Creek Court.
The area is near WakeMed Soccer Park, the mobile home park and businesses in Chatham Square and the Professional Park. Documents say the project won’t replace the mobile home park or businesses that include a used car dealership, thrift store, gas station and a car repair shop in addition to the properties in Chatham Square.
Wisconsin-based developer Fiduciary Real Estate Development has completed developments in Wisconsin and Illinois. It’s also behind development in Charlotte, making Seasons at Cary its second project in North Carolina.
WHAT’S PROPOSED
92 one-bedroom units
83 two-bedroom units
10 three-bedroom units
A clubhouse
Swimming pool
Community gathering space.
According to the Triangle Business Journal, construction could begin this spring with the first residents moving in next year. Rents have not been announced. On average, a one-bedroom apartment in Cary is over $1,400 a month.
Chatham Street Condos
The Site Group, a Raleigh-based engineering firm has submitted plans for 0.82 acres at 603 E. Chatham St. It’s built other projects in Cary and in the state including the WakeMed Soccer Park and the Rooms to Go Distribution Center in Dunn on Interstate 95.
WHAT’S PROPOSED
- A four-story building with 22 condominiums with a total of 41 bedrooms.
- A 1,200-square-foot retail building
The development site is next to Cary Fire Department Station 2 and across from the Chatham Square shopping center. Wake County property records show the property is valued at nearly $1 million.
The preliminary documents don’t indicate a price point for the condos or a possible construction schedule.
Coming soon
Nearly three years ago, the Cary Town Council approved a five-story development in eastern Cary: Meridian East Chatham. Construction began in 2023.
The development is a partnership between NorthView Partners and Chatham Street Commercial, which are also responsible for the Northwoods Jordan Building, the Rogers Building, and the Center across from the Cary Theater.
The project, at 229 E. Chatham St., will bring 220 apartments, 8,200 square feet of retail space and a 348-space parking deck between East Chatham and East Cedar streets.
PROJECT AMENITIES
- Rooftop terrace
Pool house
Dog park
Courtyards
Club room with a kitchen, private dining room, office suites and a coffee bar
Saltwater lap swimming pool
EV charging stations
Game lawn
24-hour fitness center with yoga and spin exercise equipment
The apartments range from studios to three-bedroom units. The building is scheduled to open this year.
This story was originally published January 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM.