In Raleigh, North Carolina, where growth continues to reshape neighborhoods and increase housing demand, the need for high-quality affordable housing has never been more urgent. Birch & Branch Apartments is a newly constructed rental community featuring 180 units serving households earning between 30% and 70% of Area Median Income. This helps ensure that working families, individuals, and seniors have access to stable, accessible housing in an ever-evolving market.
Developed by Oppidan Incorporated, Birch & Branch consists of seven new garden-style buildings offering a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 792 to 1,216 square feet. The development team is further strengthened by another experienced partner, Excel Property Management LLC, a seasoned property management group with experience managing more than 40 CAHEC investments.
New Construction: 180 Units
Private Equity Investment: $14,542,668
During Construction:
Local Jobs Supported: 90
Projected Government Revenue: $3,059,280
Designed with both function and livability in mind, Birch & Branch features a dedicated community center housing management offices, a fitness room, a computer lab, laundry facilities, and a flexible community space. Amenities are intended to support daily life and foster connection among residents, including a clubhouse, a playground, partly funded by one of CAHEC's Partner Grants, grilling areas, bike storage, covered outdoor gathering spaces, and community Wi-Fi.
With strong site fundamentals, experienced development and management partners, and a clear commitment to affordability, Birch & Branch Apartments delivers more than just housing. It represents a stable, well-integrated community that expands opportunity for working families while positively impacting Raleigh and the surrounding areas for years to come.
7700 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-420-0063
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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