City Hike Celebrates Near 60% Sell-Out in DTR

Exterior of Move-in-Ready Townhomes at City Hike in Downtown Raleigh

After a string of recent sales and activity, City Hike is now nearly 60% sold out, with only five homes remaining in the collection. City Hike, a cutting-edge, eco-friendly collection of 12 solar-ready townhomes, is now complete and fully move-in-ready at 1111 Garner Road.

Two of the Recently Claimed City Hike Townhomes | The Downtown Raleigh Collection is Nearly 60% Sold

Raleigh, NC — Chappell [Powered by Compass] in cooperation with DevPointe and Southern Energy Management NC, is thrilled to announce significant sales progress at City Hike, the newest solar-ready modern home collection in Downtown Raleigh.

After a string of recent sales and activity, City Hike is now nearly 60% sold out, with only five homes remaining in the collection.

As part of ongoing sales promotions, current promotions include up to $20,000 in buyer incentives on select move-in-ready townhomes. These limited-time offers highlight the strong demand for modern, efficient homes in the Downtown Raleigh market.

“City Hike is a perfect example of the innovation and energy reshaping Raleigh,” said Johnny Chappell, Owner and Broker at Chappell. “We’re proud to bring forward-thinking, sustainable housing to one of the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast. The momentum we’re seeing here reflects the excitement buyers have for living in a community that balances modern design with customizable green technology.”

“With only five homes remaining and buyer incentives of up to $20,000 available on select townhomes, now is the time to act.”

- Johnny Chappell, Owner/Founder of Chappell & Development Team Member

Development Features:

Comprised of 12 modern townhomes starting in the $600ks, City Hike offers homebuyers convenient Downtown Raleigh access with walkable connectivity to green space and greenway trails.

This boutique collection’s designer base layout boasts 3 BR (Optional 4th Bedroom), 4 BAs, and 2,177 SQ FT of refined and refreshingly functional living space. Each home comes with an expansive rooftop lounge, two-car parking, and an open-concept layout with multiple built-ins and explorable design expansions. 

• Solar-Ready Options: Homes are designed with the ability to integrate solar arrays and Tesla Powerwalls, offering buyers a customizable path toward renewable energy.

• Modern Design: Open-concept layouts, high-end finishes, and efficient floor plans that emphasize both comfort and functionality.

• Central Location: Situated in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, residents are steps away from dining, shopping, and cultural attractions.

• Upgrade Flexibility: Sustainable features are available as upgrades, allowing each homeowner to tailor their home to fit their lifestyle and energy goals.

• Strong Warranties: Backed by long-term coverage, including a 25-year Q cell warranty and a 10-year Tesla inverter and battery warranty.

The City Hike collection has two (2) model homes that can be toured virtually anytime via Chappell Keys or via a pre-scheduled agent-guided showing.

The homes, located at 614 Rocky Knob Court and 1101 City Hike Court, showcase two designer approaches to the high-style, high-efficiency lifestyle that City Hike brings to homebuyers looking for lock-and-leave ease in the Downtown Raleigh market. To learn more about the City Hike’s floor plans and Phase Two upgrades, explore cityhikeraleigh.com/plans. 

“With only five homes remaining and buyer incentives of up to $20,000 available on select townhomes, now is the time to act,” Chappell added. “We’re thrilled to see this much energy around City Hike, and we look forward to welcoming more homeowners into this innovative collection.”

Solar-Ready Potential: 

Eco-friendly, upgradeable features include nine (9) solar panels and an optional Tesla Powerwall. Homeowners can fully monitor and analyze their energy usage in real time through the SolarEdge dashboard supplied by Southern Energy Management. System warranties and the SEM in-house solar support team back the performance of every high-tech home.

“City Hike is not only an exceptional collection, it’s a tangible example of our commitment to elevating the residential construction experience,” said Shawn Donovan, Owner of Concept 8 and Member of the Development Team. “Our Garner Road collection promises high-style, low-maintenance living; our team’s expertise and execution transform this promise into a deliverable.”

DTR & ITB Raleigh Developments:

Chappell and its development partners are currently delivering multiple Missing Middle home collections across Raleigh, all varying in build type and price point.

In the luxury ITB market, the team recently sold out of Duplin, a boutique community of two single-family modern homes embedded near Banbury Park, adjacent to the previously sold-out collaboration Nottingham. In addition to Duplin, the teams are delivering Oberlin Heights, 11 luxury townhomes coming to the Village District area. The first homes are move-in-ready, and significant progress is being made on Phase Two of the elegant brownstone collection. In addition, Oberlin Villas, a boutique collection of four duet-style luxury builds coming to 1808 Oberlin Road, began construction in spring 2025 and sales are set to start later this year.

IDYLE | Downtown Raleigh’s First Net-Zero Energy (NZE) Ready Luxury Townhomes for Sale

Oakway | Downtown Raleigh’s Newest Modern Duet-Style Townhomes for Sale

The partners are also bringing another turnkey, climate-conscious collection to the Downtown market. IDYLE, a Net-Zero-Energy (NZE) Ready collection of 11 passively powered townhomes, is well underway on S Bloodworth Street. Downtown Raleigh’s first fully certified NZE townhome closed earlier this year.

On the other side of Downtown, Chappell and its partners represent a large-scale development near Historic Oakwood & Mordecai, located just five minutes from Downtown Raleigh. Oakway blends commuter convenience with a variety of build types. The community includes duet-style townhomes with three- to four-bedroom floor plans starting in the mid-$500,000s, as well as single-family homes with four- to five-bedroom layouts starting at $1M+.

Additional Triangle Developments:

Outside of ITB Raleigh, Chappell and its collaborators are making multiple move-in-ready communities possible. In the Lake Johnson area, Wrenwood, a 70% sold-out collection of 26 duet-style homes, is now move-in-ready, with many of its Phase One & first Phase Two homebuyers already established in the community. Nearby, Pleasant Grove Townes, an 80% sold-out collection of 24 townhomes, offers buyers easy ITB accessibility from its convenient Raleigh locale.

In addition to these move-in-ready homes for sale in Raleigh, the teams are gearing up to release Mitchell Mill, a contemporary townhome community of 14 designer builds in North Raleigh, following construction’s expected kick-off in late 2025. For more information on this upcoming home collection, contact a member of the Chappell [Powered by Compass] team directly.

Downtown Raleigh’s City Hike Collection | Townhomes for Sale in Raleigh, NC

Chappell [Powered by Compass] is the real estate broker for City Hike, and DevPointe is the developer. Concept 8 manages the project’s construction, Tightlines Designs serves as the architect, and Southern Energy Management NC validates the development’s solar capabilities. Rich Paravella of Prime Lending is the preferred lender for the project, while Mann, McGibney & Jordan, PLLC, is the preferred attorney. 

For more information on City Hike, visit cityhikeraleigh.com or contact 919.877.6647. For a full look at the community’s sustainability specs and FAQs, visit cityhikeraleigh.com/go-green.

About Chappell [Powered by Compass]

Chappell [Powered by Compass] is a team of doers and creators pushing the bounds of expected real estate to deliver an exceptional experience. As one of the best residential real estate firms in the greater Raleigh, Durham, & Triangle areas, we are a team of knowledgeable experts who bring years of insight and expertise to every interaction. We’re proudly powered by Compass, the best boutique brokerage in the country. Tech-driven with tools and resources to ignite any listing or project, we invite you to experience real estate differently – whether it’s buying, building, or selling.

About DevPointe

DevPointe is a real estate development company based in Raleigh, NC, providing comprehensive, end-to-end services for investors and property developers. With a combined 100 years of experience and a proven track record that includes $335 million in sales and 33 communities created to date, DevPointe delivers thoughtful, efficient, and high-quality solutions to streamline residential development and simplify bringing high-style, low-maintenance inventory to the growing Triangle market.

About Southern Energy Management 

Based in Raleigh, NC, Southern Energy Management (SEM) specializes in rooftop solar and green building. Since 2001, SEM has installed 15+ megawatts of solar across 2,500 homes and verified over 25,000 ENERGY STAR and green-certified properties. A Certified B Corp since 2009, SEM earned Best for the Environment by B Lab and was named 2022 Inc. Magazine Best Workplace.

YOUR NEXT-LEVEL NEIGHBORHOOD IS WAITING IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH