Regency at Holly Springs

Independent Assessment

Consistent, well-sourced confirmation was found of Regency at Holly Springs' Toll Brothers Regency branding, its two-collection home lineup, and its included social membership to The Club at 12 Oaks. However, the community's precise total home count could not be fully reconciled: one source references 246 total planned lots while another cites 108 homes specifically within the Journey Collection alone, and the approximately-246 figure is presented as the best available total while the reconciliation gap is flagged. While the social membership reportedly grants access to 12 Oaks' dining, fitness, tennis, pickleball, and swimming facilities plus the golf course itself, some secondary sources suggest that regular golf play may still require an additional, separate golf membership rather than being fully included in the base social membership; buyers should get 12 Oaks' current membership tiers in writing before assuming unlimited included golf access. Toll Brothers' national Regency brand is documented as requiring buyers to be 55 or older with no exceptions, giving strong confidence in the age-restriction classification, though the specific recorded Wake County covenant language for this community was not independently reviewed.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a genuinely golf-adjacent 55+ lifestyle without purchasing directly within a golf-course community, via a bundled social membership to a highly regarded Nicklaus-designed private course, are the best fit for Regency at Holly Springs. Its Toll Brothers luxury-home positioning and higher price point also suit buyers seeking a more upscale finish level than some of the area's Del Webb offerings.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Regency at Holly Springs was developed by Toll Brothers under its national Regency active-adult brand in Holly Springs, in southwest Wake County, convenient to Cary and Apex. The community offers two collections of low-maintenance, single-story home designs with 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 4.5 bathrooms, reported across approximately 246 total planned lots. The sales center and model homes opened in December 2023, and the community's own clubhouse amenities held their grand opening in June 2025.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Regency at Holly Springs homes are reported priced from the mid-$500,000s, with the broader range extending up to roughly $1.2 million depending on collection, lot, and personalization options. This positions the community at a meaningfully higher price point than several nearby Del Webb communities in Wake County, consistent with Toll Brothers' generally more upscale finish level and the bundled 12 Oaks social membership. Buyers should request current base pricing and available lot premiums directly from the Toll Brothers sales office given the community's active selling status.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

As a community still actively building and selling as of the most recent review, most available homes are new construction directly through Toll Brothers, with limited resale inventory expected given the community's relatively recent December 2023 sales opening. Buyers should confirm the current sales phase, available lots, and any early-buyer incentives directly with the Toll Brothers sales office.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Wake County property tax plus any applicable Holly Springs municipal tax. North Carolina's Elderly or Disabled Property Tax Homestead Exclusion (N.C.G.S. 105-277.1) allows qualifying owners 65 or older (or totally and permanently disabled), below an annually adjusted income threshold, to exclude the greater of $25,000 or 50% of their home's appraised value from taxation, by filing Form AV-9 with the Wake County assessor by June 1. Buyers should confirm current Wake County and Holly Springs millage rates and their own eligibility directly with the Wake County Tax Administration.

Golf

Regency at Holly Springs does not sit on its own private golf course, but its HOA-bundled social membership to the neighboring Club at 12 Oaks gives residents access to a 7,132-yard Nicklaus Design championship course that opened in 2009 and was rated among the best new private courses in the country by Golf Digest. Some sources suggest the base social membership covers dining, fitness, tennis, pickleball, and swimming at 12 Oaks, while actual rounds of golf may require an additional, separate golf membership tier; buyers should confirm the exact current membership structure and any golf-specific fees directly with The Club at 12 Oaks and the Regency HOA.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Regency at Holly Springs pairs Toll Brothers' standard Regency clubhouse programming (pool, fitness, pickleball, bocce) with an unusually strong golf-and-country-club lifestyle angle via its bundled 12 Oaks social membership, giving residents dining, tennis, and swim-complex access beyond what the on-site Regency clubhouse alone provides.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The community sits in Holly Springs, in southwest Wake County, convenient to nearby Cary and Apex, with the sales center and model homes located at 205 Regency Ridge Road. Downtown Raleigh is roughly 25-30 minutes away by car, and the community is a short drive from Holly Springs' growing retail and dining corridor along NC Highway 55.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Regency at Holly Springs is treated as a legally age-restricted 55-and-older community, consistent with Toll Brothers' national Regency brand, which is documented as requiring at least one buyer or resident to be 55 or older with no exceptions, operating under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework. The specific recorded Wake County deed or covenant language has not been independently confirmed. Buyers should confirm current occupancy rules and age-verification procedures directly with the HOA.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As a community still actively building and selling as of the last update, buyers should confirm current available lots, phase timelines, and pricing directly with Toll Brothers. The reported HOA fee (around $425/month) is notably higher than several nearby Del Webb communities, reflecting the bundled 12 Oaks social membership, and buyers should clarify in writing whether that membership includes unrestricted golf play or only non-golf club access, since some sources suggest golf itself may require an additional membership tier.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Wake County's 55+ market, Regency at Holly Springs stands out for its bundled country-club-style social membership, distinguishing it from the area's Del Webb communities (Carolina Preserve at Amberly, Del Webb at Traditions, Del Webb Carolina Gardens), none of which include comparable golf-club access, and positioning it at a higher price point than most of them.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide the current available lots, collection-specific pricing, and any resale inventory for Regency at Holly Springs.

Does Regency at Holly Springs include golf?

Residents receive a social membership to the neighboring Club at 12 Oaks, which includes a Jack Nicklaus Design championship golf course, dining, fitness, tennis, pickleball, and swimming. Some sources suggest actual rounds of golf may require an additional membership tier beyond the base social membership — confirm the current structure directly with The Club at 12 Oaks.

How many homes are planned at Regency at Holly Springs?

Reported figures are not fully reconciled: one source cites approximately 246 total planned lots, while another cites 108 homes specifically within the Journey Collection.

What is the HOA fee at Regency at Holly Springs?

The monthly HOA fee is reported at around $425, which is reported to include lawn care and the bundled 12 Oaks social membership. Confirm the current amount and full inclusions directly with the HOA.

When did Regency at Holly Springs open for sales?

The sales center and model homes opened in December 2023, and the community's own clubhouse amenities held their grand opening in June 2025.