Come Explore Rolesville
A hidden gem in the northeastern corner of Wake County with an easy connection to the bustling Triangle area, residents of Rolesville enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful country living with convenient access to every modern amenity. Rolesville locals have a warm, welcoming spirit, plenty of small-town pride, and genuine community, making it one of the most desirable suburbs outside the Raleigh area. Neighborhoods in Rolesville enjoy large lots that display a variety of home design styles featuring flex rooms, raised ceilings, updated kitchens, and spacious windows that allow plenty of natural light in a wide range of price points. Surrounded by rolling green hills and lush forests halfway between the mountains and the ocean, Rolesville is a deeply rooted and welcoming community where you'll discover endless opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Our Comprehensive Area Guide
Since there's a seemingly endless list of things to do and see in Rolesville, our Spencer Properties team thought we would create a comprehensive area guide for you—this way, you can experience Rolesville like a true local! Take some time to acquaint yourself with the city, and then make sure to join our VIP list to get the area's latest listings sent directly to you!
Our Top Picks for Rolesville
Want to know our favorite local spots? We have a feeling they may become your favorites, too!
Dining
Thanks to its location between the mountains and the sea, Rolesville locals enjoy plenty of fresh and delicious food options when it's time to eat. Discover family-owned favorites in Rolesville, such as Off The Hook Seafood Restaurant, where "good neighbors making good food" for their neighbors remains the secret ingredient in their lightly-fried to golden-brown perfection seafood and barbecue offerings. While at Farm Table in nearby Wake Forest, you'll discover the flavor difference that cooking with in-season fruits, vegetables, and locally sourced meats can make in the hands of innovative, forward-thinking chefs who love their community. Finally, no town is complete without an excellent Italian restaurant. With Amalia's serving up generational dishes in a renovated 1800s house that uses only the highest quality ingredients directly from Italy or sourced locally from nearby farms, Rolesville locals feel back at home when they walk through its doors.
Events
In Rolesville, you'll experience what it's like to enjoy celebrating all four seasons. With hometown favorites like fireworks at the Rolesville 4th of July Festival, the Summer outdoor Movie Night series, the town Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony, and the crisp Autumn air at the Rolesville Fall Funfest featuring food, live music, costume contests, and local vendors selling anything from candles to skincare products, opportunities for lasting memories await. From the quiet neighborhoods of Rolesville, you'll also have convenient access to the vibrant and near-endless events you can't miss in the famed Triangle area. You'll have everything from professional and collegiate sports to concerts and all-day music festivals featuring well-known artists and a host of award-winning, homegrown culinary and cultural festivities pioneered by innovative and passionate locals.
Shopping
Just around the corner, residents of Rolesville relish the convenience of having every modern amenity only a short drive away from their quiet neighborhoods. Ranging from established big box stores to keep your house stocked and running to artisanal boutique shops for that perfect, handcrafted piece of home decor or gift to let someone know they're special, Rolesville locals have it all at their fingertips. And with proximity to the bustle of the Triangle Area in your backyard, shopping is a breeze. Explore Downtown Raleigh to North Hills, the Village District to the Crabtree Valley Mall, and the Triangle Town Center and Commons for everything from locally made jeans to designer brand name items. Living in Rolesville provides you with easy access to everything you need, plus a few items you didn't know you needed!
Attractions
Prized for its beautiful parks, greenway trails, and sunken treasures (yes, you read that right!) Rolesville is known for being an active community that likes to spend time outdoors breathing in the fresh air. Located in the heart of Downtown Rolesville, Main Street Park is a beloved hometown park with three play areas, rentable shelters, open fields, and miles of greenway trails perfect for biking, hiking, or long quiet strolls. Nearby Mill Bridge Nature Park offers a more challenging hike, surrounded by flowing streams, a small waterfall, and trails connecting to Wake Forest Parks and Recreation greenways. If you want more of an adventure, head to the 50-acre Fantasy Lake Scuba Park and learn to scuba in water that reaches depths of 80 feet. This scenic area is more than just an ordinary park with campsites and glass-bottom boats.