Rare opportunity to own approximately 1.88 acres in desirable North Raleigh! This brick ranch offers character, versatility, and exciting possibilities for homeowners, investors, and builders alike. Ideally situated across from Barton Pond Elementary School, near Wildwood Green Golf Club and North Raleigh Presbyterian Church, the property offers convenient access to golf, tennis, shopping, dining, and recreation. The home features two main-level bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a separate dining room offering potential for conversion to a third bedroom. Just off the dining room, a delightful glass-enclosed sunroom features movable sliding glass doors and screens on all sides, allowing fresh breezes and peaceful views of the surrounding property. An oversized family room, originally converted from a two-car garage, provides wonderful gathering space and features a wood-burning fireplace with convenient garage-side wood-loading access. Three fireplaces throughout the home add warmth and character. The attached two-car garage features a distinctive red checkered floor and has previously served as an exercise studio and commercial kitchen workspace, with commercial-grade kitchen equipment currently present. Additional highlights include an unfinished basement with laundry facilities, an interior staircase with chair lift, two installed sump pumps, a Generac automatic standby generator, an exterior entrance ramp, and a large backyard storage building with underground electrical service. Two elevated pole mounted outdoor lights provide broad illumination across the spacious backyard and surrounding grounds, enhancing the property's nighttime visibility and usability. Enjoy the space and privacy of nearly two acres in an established North Raleigh location! Exceptional development potential! Zoned R-4, the property also offers a preliminary subdivision concept illustrating the potential for four residential lots, with proposed access from Little Deer Road, subject to City of Raleigh approval and applicable development requirements. Whether you're looking to renovate the existing home, create your own private retreat, or explore future residential development, this unique property offers an outstanding opportunity!
| MLS # | 10200286 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1960 |
| Days On Site | 19 |
| Listing Provided By | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService | Kathy Sherron Ridick |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,993 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | R-4 |
| Acreage | 1.88 |
| Property View | Trees, Woods |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace Features | Basement, Living Room |
| Fireplaces Total | 2 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Laundry Features | In Basement |
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters, Storage |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Foundation Details | Other |
| Lot Features | Sloped, Steep Slope |
| Community Features | Curbs, Suburban, Street Lights |
| View | Trees/Woods |
| Construction Materials | Brick, Brick Veneer, Stone |
| Patio And Porch Features | Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Porch, Screened |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Attached, Driveway, Garage |
| Community Features | Curbs, Suburban, Street Lights |
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| Utilities | Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Available, Water Available, Water Connected, Septic Available, Septic Connected |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Private Sewer |
| Tax Assessed Value | 564665 |
|---|---|
| Tax Legal Description | Tarboro Rd Ld |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Accessibility Features | No |
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| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Wake |
| City | Raleigh |
| Zip Code | 27613 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Not in a Subdivision |
| School District | Wake - Leesville Road High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Barton Pond Elementary |
| High School | Wake - Leesville Road High |
| Listing VS Median (in Not in a Subdivision) | |
Price: $849,900 low | high Med: $300,000 sqft: 1,993 low | high Med: 1,769 $ / sqft: $426 low | high Med: $200 On site: 19 low | high Med: 102.5 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Wake |
| City | Raleigh |
| Zip Code | 27613 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Not in a Subdivision |
| School District | Wake - Leesville Road High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Barton Pond Elementary |
| High School | Wake - Leesville Road High |
| Listing VS Median (in Not in a Subdivision) | |
Price: $849,900 low | high Med: $300,000 sqft: 1,993 low | high Med: 1,769 $ / sqft: $426 low | high Med: $200 On site: 19 low | high Med: 102.5 | |