North Hills & Midtown
Shopping, dining and new towers inside the Beltline.
Where it is
North of I-440 around Six Forks Road and Wake Forest Road, including North Hills and older neighborhoods nearby.
The vibe
A polished mixed-use hub surrounded by mid-century ranch neighborhoods.
Neighborhood highlights
- North Hills shopping and dining
- Midtown Park and summer concerts
- Shelley Lake and the greenway
- Quick access to the Beltline
Neighborhoods within 27609
Where to eat
- North Hills restaurantsDozens of chain and local options in one walkable district.
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Things to do & see
- Summer concert seriesFree outdoor music at North Hills.
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Claim this business — free - Shelley LakeLake loop and art center.
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Where to shop
- North HillsOpen-air shopping district.
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Claim this business — free - Lassiter at North HillsBoutiques and local shops.
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Parks & green space
- Shelley Lake ParkLake loop on the Crabtree Creek greenway.
- Lassiter Mill ParkRocky creek park.
Schools
- Sanderson High School
- Root Elementary (nearby)
Housing
Mid-century ranches on large lots, new luxury apartments and townhomes near North Hills.
Getting around
Car-oriented, with good Beltline access; greenways connect to Shelley Lake.
A little history
North Hills opened in 1967 as one of Raleigh’s first malls and was redeveloped from the 2000s into a mixed-use district.
Living here
Convenient and central, with prices to match.
Visiting for the first time
Shop and eat at North Hills, then walk Shelley Lake.
Midtown
The city brands the area around North Hills as Midtown Raleigh — expect continued high-rise growth.