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Dream It, Achieve It with rates starting at 4.99% on select homes!*
Dream It, Achieve It —4.99% (6.555% APR) FHA/VA Fixed Rate*
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Helmsley

Priced From $409,900

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Community Location

  • 736 Orchard Vista Cir.
  • Raleigh, NC 27606
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  • Model Open Daily! Mon-Tues, Thurs-Sat: 10-6 pm Wed, Sun: 12-6 pm

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The Richmond at Helmsley 724 Orchard Vista Circle, Raleigh NC / Lot# 9

Move-In Ready
Priced At$409,900
was $426,900
  • 3Beds
  • 2 .5Baths
  • 1,853SQ. FT.
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    10165967
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The Radcliffe at Helmsley 726 Orchard Vista Circle, Raleigh NC / Lot# 10

Move-In Ready
Priced At$443,900
was $461,900
  • 4Beds
  • 3 .5Baths
  • 1,887SQ. FT.
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    10165962
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The Radcliffe at Helmsley 720 Orchard Vista Circle, Raleigh NC / Lot# 7

Move-In Ready
Priced At$464,900
  • 4Beds
  • 3 .5Baths
  • 1,887SQ. FT.
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    10165953
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The Richmond at Helmsley

Priced From$419,900
  • 3-4Beds
  • 2.5-3.5Baths
  • 1,853SQ. FT.
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The Radcliffe at Helmsley

Priced From$429,900
  • 3-4Beds
  • 2.5-3.5Baths
  • 1,887SQ. FT.
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Welcome to Helmsley

Welcome to Helmsley, a boutique neighborhood of 24 exclusive townhomes now available in the heart of Raleigh. Thoughtfully designed for modern living, Helmsley offers open-concept floorplans with versatile spaces for entertaining and private outdoor living areas to unwind and recharge. With prices starting in the mid $400s, Helmsley combines exceptional design and value, making it the perfect place to call home. Located just minutes from Downtown Cary, the upscale Fenton shopping district, and major hubs like Crossroads Plaza and the Lenovo Center, Helmsley puts the best of the Triangle right at your fingertips. Commuting is effortless with quick connections to I-40, US-1, and NC-54, while nearby parks, award winning restaurants, and vib...
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  • Achieve your Homeownership Dreams with up to $25,000 in Flex Cash + 25% off Design Options!*

    Achieve your Homeownership Dreams with up to $25,000 in Flex Cash + 25% off Design Options!*

    *Eligible only on the next pre-sale lot. Contracts executed no later than 5/31/26. Incentive includes 25% off non-structural design options, and up to $25,000 in flex cash. Flex Cash can be applied toward seller-paid closing costs, a rate buydown, or a lot premium. Full option deposit is still required. All offers subject to approval by preferred lender. Price, payment, rate, term, and conditions subject to credit approval, availability, and other lender terms and conditions. Must comply with all terms, including the financing, purchasing, and closing with a preferred lending partner, title company, and closing attorney. Not valid on previously written contracts or with any other offer. Additional restrictions may apply. See New Home Specialist for complete details. All information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed or warranted and subject to change without notice. Smith Douglas Homes®

    • Make Your Move this Memorial Day!

      Make Your Move this Memorial Day!

      Memorial Day Savings are Here! Now is the perfect time to find a home that fits your lifestyle AND your budget! For a limited time, take advantage of exclusive incentives on select homes, including lower-than-market rates (4.99% (6.555% APR) FHA/VA fixed-rate financing*), up to $7,500 in closing cost assistance, and a move-in ready package, featuring a refrigerator, washer and dryer, and whole-house blinds. See a New Home Specialist for complete details

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    Experience a smooth home financing process with our Preferred Lender, Ridgeland Mortgage. Their specialists in new construction home loans offer a simplified approach to guide you from contract to closing, ensuring a stress-free experience. Get pre-qualified to discover your buying power and choose from FHA, VA, Conventional, or USDA loans. As a bonus, you'll qualify to receive closing cost assistance and access to current promotions.* Visit our Preferred Lender page to connect with a loan officer in your area today.

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    • 736 Orchard Vista Cir.
    • Raleigh, NC 27606
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    Use GPS: 6001 Farm Gate Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606 From Raleigh: Take I-40 W and take exit 291 for Cary Town Blvd. Turn left onto Western Blvd and then turn right immediately onto Farm Gate Rd. Helmsley will be ahead on your right in 1/2 a mile.

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    *Eligible only on the next pre-sale lot. Contracts executed no later than 5/31/26. Incentive includes 25% off non-structural design options, and up to $25,000 in flex cash. Flex cash can be applied toward seller-paid closing costs, a rate buydown, or a lot premium. Full option deposit is still required. All offers subject to approval by preferred lender. Price, payment, rate, term, and conditions subject to credit approval, availability, and other lender terms and conditions. Must comply with all terms, including the financing, purchasing, and closing with a preferred lending partner, title company, and closing attorney. Not valid on previously written contracts or with any other offer. Additional restrictions may apply. See New Home Specialist for complete details. All information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed or warranted and subject to change without notice. Smith Douglas Homes®



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    *Eligible only on the next pre-sale lot. Contracts executed no later than 5/31/26. Incentive includes 25% off non-structural design options, and up to $25,000 in flex cash. Flex cash can be applied toward seller-paid closing costs, a rate buydown, or a lot premium. Full option deposit is still required. All offers subject to approval by preferred lender. Price, payment, rate, term, and conditions subject to credit approval, availability, and other lender terms and conditions. Must comply with all terms, including the financing, purchasing, and closing with a preferred lending partner, title company, and closing attorney. Not valid on previously written contracts or with any other offer. Additional restrictions may apply. See New Home Specialist for complete details. All information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed or warranted and subject to change without notice. Smith Douglas Homes®



    *5/1 ARM offer available exclusively through our preferred lender, Ridgeland Mortgage, on select quick move-in homes with contracts written by 5/25/26 and closing by 6/26/26. FHA or VA, 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage has an initial rate of 3.99% (6.095% APR) that may adjust after 60 months (5 years) and every 12 months thereafter through 120 months (10 years), at a maximum increase of 1% from the prior year's rate. The fully indexed rate is based on the daily 1-year. treasury index plus the margin of 1.75%. Minimum FICO of 660 and a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 96.5% on an owner-occupied single-family residence. Costs calculated in APR include lender fees, all 3rd-party fees, and prepaid items. Subject to qualification. Loan limits may apply. Interest rates and APRs are current as of 4/27/26 and subject to change without notice. Actual rates may vary based on several factors, including your credit rating, size of down payment, DTI, and other factors. Smith Douglas Homes is not a lender, and this is not an offer to lend. The purchaser must qualify through Ridgeland Mortgage. Equal Housing Opportunity. Additional restrictions may apply. See New Home Specialist for complete details. 5/1/26.

    *4.99% FHA/VA Fixed Rate Offer is available for a limited time and only on select locations/homesites. Availability, pricing, homesite selection, and incentives are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed until a purchase agreement is fully executed. Rate commitment is available exclusively through our preferred lender. Minimum 620 FICO score with an FHA which requires 3.50% down or VA which is zero down payment. Interest rates and APRs are current as of 5/21/26 and may change without notice. Actual rates vary based on credit rating, down payment amount, DTI, and other qualifying factors. Smith Douglas Homes is not a lender, and this is not an offer to lend. Equal Housing Opportunity. Additional restrictions may apply. See a New Home Specialist for complete details. Smith Douglas Homes® 5/21/26.

    All elevations, floor plans, virtual tours, and other graphics shown are representations and may vary from the actual products. Pricing, availability, features, and all other website content is believed to be accurate and subject to change without notice. Contact a new home specialist to verify all information, including homesite fit based on plan and structural options selected. Where presented, unless denoted otherwise, the sample monthly payment, is an estimate based on lowest price base floorplan in the community, and includes principal, interest, estimated taxes, PMI, and insurance, 3.5% down payment, FHA 30-year fixed rate loan, and is for illustrative purposes only. Subject to approval by third party lender. Not an offer to lend. HOA and other fees not included. Incentives (including seller contributions) may require use of certain title companies or independent lenders. We require buyer's brokers and agents are present and registered with the home buyer at the first visit (virtual or onsite) to receive compensation. Equal Housing Opportunity. Smith Douglas Homes® 2026.

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