With a population of 185 individuals spread over a .062-square-mile area, the Sunset Acres subdivision is comprised of small single-family homes along Beichler Road, Faye Drive, Virginia Avenue, Norene Avenue, and Adrian Drive, the majority of which were built between 1970 and 1979, although some development took place throughout the 1980s. Tall trees and densely wooded lots are characteristic of many streets in Sunset Acres, and the homes are primarily ranch-style residences.
Sunset Acres is situated on Garner’s southwest side.The 30,000-citizen city of Garner is a suburb of Raleigh, which is located less than 10 minutes to the north of Sunset Acres.
Residents seeking a prime location to experience outdoor recreation ranging from fishing and boating to swimming, canoeing, hiking, and mountain biking can visit Falls Lake State Recreation Area, which is approximately 25 miles to the north of Sunset Acres and features a 12,000-acre lake and over 26,000 acres of woodlands.
With its primarily access at the intersection of Beichler Road and Highway 70, which borders the eastern edge of the subdivision, Sunset Acres provides residents easy access to downtown Garner and Interstate 40 approximately four miles to the east. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 20 miles to the northwest and Crabtree Valley Mall, one of the largest malls in the southeastern United States, is less than 17 miles to the north.
In addition to Raleigh, residents of Sunset Acres have a quick and convenient commute to nearby cities such as Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill via a variety of major thoroughfares, including Interstate 540, Interstate 440, and Highway 64.