Living in Zebulon, NC: What the Area Offers and What It Is Like to Build at Sauls Landing

Living in Zebulon, NC can give you more room while keeping Raleigh and Research Triangle Park within driving distance. If you’re considering the area, it helps to look at what daily life is like, along with the homes and homesites available at Sauls Landing. Here’s what you can expect from the location, community, and building process.

Live Within Driving Distance of Raleigh and RTP

If your week includes a commute to Raleigh or Research Triangle Park, or you simply don’t want to limit your options for restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, Zebulon, NC, is a fantastic choice.

Zebulon sits in eastern Wake County, and Sauls Landing is about two miles from Highway 64 for access toward Raleigh and the Triangle. Raleigh/Durham and Research Triangle Park are about a 30-minute drive from the community.

Close to Sauls Landing, you’ll also find:

• Walmart and Food Lion within about 10 minutes
• Little River Park about six minutes away
• Local restaurants and shopping in Zebulon

The peaceful living with a 30-minute drive to Raleigh/Durham is part of what we offer at Sauls Landing. For a move-up buyer, that means you can enjoy more space at home without making every trip into Raleigh feel like a major outing.

Enjoy Larger Homesites in Zebulon

If you’re comparing new homes in Zebulon, NC, Sauls Landing offers much more space than a tightly packed neighborhood setting. Our 42-home community includes homesites from one-third acre to more than three-quarters of an acre, surrounded by wooded and pastoral views. 

At Sauls Landing, you can compare:

• Seven available floor plans
• Ranch and estate-size layouts
• Homesites up to 3/4+ acre
• Plans with 3 to 5 bedrooms

Current homes start at $389,900, giving buyers a competitive entry point for new single-family construction in Zebulon with the added benefit of larger homesites. For buyers searching for homes for sale in Zebulon, NC, this can be especially appealing if more yard space is high on your wishlist. 

Jeff Caruso, Owner and CEO, explained the idea behind Sauls Landing this way:

“We wanted to give families the space they've been looking for, like a yard the kids can actually run around in. You get the peace of Zebulon, but Raleigh's just down the road when you need it.”

Pricing and availability vary by homesite and plan, so we recommend checking the current selection when you’re ready to visit.

Choose a Floor Plan With Room to Grow

Move-up and multigenerational buyers researching Zebulon, NC real estate can find plans at Sauls Landing that range from a modest 2,215 square feet to estate-size layouts approaching 4,700 square feet. That can make it easier to choose a plan that fits your current needs and gives you room to grow.

The Statesville is one of our larger choices, starting at 3,494 square feet and offering a 1st-floor home office with an optional in-law suite.

Other features include:

• A large great room open to the kitchen
• A second-floor loft
• A first-floor guest suite
• Options for additional finished living space

Another great choice for larger families or multi-generational households is the Lexington II. With up to 4,653 square feet of living space, this plan offers a first floor primary suite with the option to add another primary suite on the second floor. 

Other features include:

• A two-story foyer
• An open main living space 
• A large loft area
• Options for a large bonus room and outdoor living space

Find Plenty of Things to Do Near Zebulon

Raleigh gives you plenty of options when you want a bigger night out, but living at Sauls Landing doesn't mean driving into the city every time you want something to do. Zebulon has a growing mix of local spots and outdoor spaces:

• Little River Park: About 8 minutes from Sauls Landing for a picnic or time by the river.
• Zebulon Community Park: Trails, playgrounds, athletic fields, and disc golf just 6 minutes away.
• Downtown coffee and dining: Grab coffee at The Creative Cup or Southern comfort food at McLean's Ole Time Cafe, each about 5 minutes away.
• Seasonal events: Downtown Zebulon hosts events such as Rock the Block and Candy Cane Lane throughout the year.

Living at Sauls Landing keeps those local amenities nearby while giving you a larger homesite to come home to. 

Know What to Expect While We Build Your Home

When you choose one of our new construction homes in Zebulon, NC, we give you several opportunities to see how your home is progressing. Caruso Homes schedules four milestone meetings between the start of construction and the final walk-through. 

Between those meetings, the myNoviHome App lets you follow construction progress, see photo and video updates, message our team, and keep important home documents in one place.

One Caruso homeowner shared:

“We are able to know every week what is going on in the progress of our home. It's been most enjoyable.” - Claud Family, Happy Caruso Homeowners

Our Facing Reality core value also sets a clear requirement before closing:

• A third party with no financial interest in the home performs the inspection.
• We complete 100% of the items identified.
• The home does not close until those items are complete. 

After move-in, our warranty team remains available through the homeowner portal, including requests for your ten-month inspection. This inspection is part of our post-closing support process, giving you another scheduled opportunity to flag anything that needs attention after you’ve had time to live in the home. 

Find Your Home at Sauls Landing

If you’re considering Zebulon, NC, think about how the location fits your day-to-day routine and how much space you want at home. We’ve been building homes since 1986 and currently build in communities throughout the Raleigh/Durham area, as well as on buyers’ own land across Wake County and surrounding Triangle counties. 

Sauls Landing brings that experience to Zebulon with larger homesites and a range of floor plans. Contact Team Caruso to tour Sauls Landing and compare the available homesites and floor plans in person. We’d be happy to show you around! 

FAQs About Living and Building in Zebulon, NC

What is it like to live in Zebulon, NC?

Zebulon gives you a Wake County location with local recreation and everyday conveniences while keeping Raleigh within driving distance. At Sauls Landing, buyers can also find larger homesites and new-home options from Caruso Homes. Caruso Homes

How far is Zebulon from Raleigh and Research Triangle Park?

Sauls Landing lists Raleigh/Durham and Research Triangle Park at roughly a 30-minute drive. Actual commute times depend on traffic and your destination. Caruso Homes

What floor plans are available at Sauls Landing?

Sauls Landing currently offers six floor plans ranging from 2,215 to 4,693 square feet. Options include ranch plans as well as larger estate-size homes. Caruso Homes

Does Sauls Landing have homesites with acreage?

Yes. Sauls Landing homesites range from approximately one-third acre to more than three-quarters of an acre. Caruso Homes

Is there a floor plan at Sauls Landing suited to a multigenerational household?

Yes. The Statesville offers an optional in-law-suite configuration on the first floor, while the Badin also lists an optional downstairs in-law suite. Availability of individual options should be confirmed for the home you are considering. Caruso Homes

Is Zebulon, NC a good place to build a new home?

Zebulon may fit buyers who want new homes in Wake County, NC, with more land and convenient access to Raleigh. Sauls Landing offers homesites of up to more than three-quarters of an acre with ranch and estate-size floor plans. Caruso Homes

What is the commute like from Zebulon to Raleigh-Durham?

Sauls Landing is about two miles from Highway 64 and 24 miles from downtown Raleigh. The typical drive time to Raleigh is roughly 30 minutes, depending on traffic and destination.