Smithfield

Landfall, Smithfield Neighborhood

Nestled in Smithfield, Landfall is a welcoming neighborhood known for its charming, tree-lined streets and beautifully crafted modern homes with generous yards. With a close-knit community feel, inviting sidewalks, and thoughtfully landscaped green spaces, Landfall offers an ideal blend of comfort, style, and a true sense of belonging.

Smithfield offers a calm and peaceful environment, characterized by its quiet atmosphere and minimal street noise. The area features mostly single detached homes built around the mid-1980s, with a majority containing two or three bedrooms. Residents benefit from easy access to nearby highways, making car travel convenient and efficient. The availability of approximately ten grocery stores within a short drive adds to daily convenience, while pharmacies nearby supply essential items. Educational needs are met with several public and private schools, providing ample options from elementary through high school. This neighborhood presents a tranquil and accessible place to settle.

Home buyers who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Smithfield. Smithfield is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally especially tranquil.

Highlights of Landfall

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

⛳ Country Club of Landfall

The Country Club of Landfall is the true heart of the neighborhood, featuring two championship golf courses—one designed by Jack Nicklaus and the other by Pete Dye—along with a full sports complex offering tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, swimming pools, fine and casual dining, and vibrant social events that define life in Landfall.

🚴 Nature Trails and Conservation Land

Landfall offers over 300 acres of private conservation land, including multiple lakes, woodlands, and a network of scenic walking and biking trails—some spanning 29 miles—providing residents serene, car-free paths through lush, preserved habitats right within the gated community.

🛶 Intracoastal Waterway & Howe Creek Access

Bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway and Howe Creek, Landfall provides waterfront homes with direct access to kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, and stunning sunrise and sunset views over the water, giving the neighborhood a distinctive coastal lifestyle ambiance.

🌳 Temple Garden, Overlook Park & Kenan Chapel

The community features several beloved resident-only green spaces—including the serene Temple Garden, scenic Overlook Park, a playground, community garden, and the non-denominational Kenan Chapel—all located adjacent to the Country Club, offering spots for reflection, gatherings, and neighborly connection.

🏫 Zoning to Wrightsville Beach Elementary via Island Route

Landfall children attend Wrightsville Beach Elementary—located on Harbor Island—requiring a unique crossing over water for the journey to school, reflecting both the neighborhood’s proximity to coastal schools and its distinctive commuting geography.

A Smithfield Neighborhood

This September in Landfall

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

September 5, 2026

Smithfield Farmer’s Market

Town Hall Commons Park, 350 East Market Street, Smithfield, NC • 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

A great local opportunity for Landfall residents to pick up fresh, local produce and artisan goods in a community-oriented outdoor setting just minutes from home.

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September 11, 2026

Fall Fridays on Front – Antique Outlaws

Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 South Front Street, Smithfield, NC • 7:00 PM

An evening of free live country/Southern rock music riverside, with food trucks—perfect for enjoying a relaxed night out close to Landfall.

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September 3, 2026

JoCo Bingo at Raleigh Brewing JoCo

Raleigh Brewing JoCo, Smithfield, NC • 6:30 PM–8:30 PM

A fun, casual Thursday night bingo event right in Smithfield—ideal for neighbors looking for a friendly social outing close to home.

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September 11–13, 2026

Vintage Market Days of Piedmont Triad (High Point)

High Point, NC

A regional market featuring vintage and artisan vendors—worth the short drive from Landfall for a weekend of shopping and discovering unique finds.

September 19, 2026

Annual Randy Travis Music Festival

Marshville, NC • 10:00 AM–10:00 PM

A full-day regional music festival celebrating country music history—makes for a festive day trip for Landfall families and music lovers.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Landfall

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Landfall

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