Knightdale’s northern edge is on the verge of a major growth spurt, as a roughly 1,000-home project on about 380 acres just outside Raleigh cleared a key procedural hurdle this week. Town staff have moved the massive Suncrest proposal toward council review, setting the stage for a new community of single-family homes, townhouses, age-restricted units, and pockets of commercial space along Old Crews Road.
Project size and plans
According to Triangle Business Journal, the latest filings put Suncrest at about 380 acres with roughly 1,000 homes, including designated senior housing and commercial tracts. The outlet reports the community would roll out in phases and reserve space for shops and offices that are expected to serve residents inside the development.
Town review and the developer
Town staff have recommended advancing a development agreement tied to the Brio and Suncrest parcels, per a Town of Knightdale report. That document names Trigate-Suncrest Brio West LLC as the applicant and lists parcels along Old Crews Road and Old Milburnie Road. The report notes that the developer, town attorney and staff “find the proposed Agreement acceptable,” a key signal that negotiations over terms are largely wrapped.
Traffic and infrastructure already on the table
The N.C. Department of Transportation also flags Trigate-Suncrest Brio West on a municipal-agreements list, citing a proposed traffic signal and a right-turn lane at Buffaloe Road and Old Crews Road that the developer would reimburse. That entry indicates state and local officials are pairing road work planning with Suncrest’s entitlement schedule rather than waiting until homes start going vertical.
Background and builders
Suncrest has been in the works for years, with land assembled and Brio-related filings revised over multiple cycles. An earlier concept in 2022 envisioned around 778 homes across two assemblages, according to the developer’s website. Recent coverage in Triangle Business Journal notes that national builders Pulte and DRB Homes are expected to handle portions of the project, which could speed up construction once entitlements are granted and utilities are ready.
What’s next
With staff recommending that the development agreement move forward, town documents indicate that the agreement itself, utility allocations and final plats are likely to return to the Town Council for formal votes before any building permits are issued. As Suncrest edges closer to construction, nearby residents, school leaders and public works officials are expected to focus closely on traffic mitigation, sewer capacity and school impact studies tied to the project.
