This ranch home has been lovingly maintained by one family for nearly 50 years! Nestled on a dreamy tree lined street in charming Nottingham Forest, this home boasts a generous 0.70ac parcel, deck, 2 car side entry garage/carport and a 20x20 rear wired workshop. Desirable floor plan includes formal living & dining rooms, family & recreation rooms, office, eat-in kitchen, 1/2 bath/laundry combo, plus 3 beds & 2 full baths. The Rec room has private entrance and exit doors allowing for many possibilities. No city taxes and no HOA! This property is a tranquil oasis of nature while still having every convenience at your fingertips. Just a quick jot to fabulous downtown Raleigh, 30 mins to RDU airport + easy access to interstates, medical facilities and popular White Oak Shopping complex. Concessions may be negotiated.
Sold for $535,000
$535,000
140 Fern Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
3beds
2,658sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.7 Acres Lot
$559,400 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$3,118 Estimated rent
Home value
$559,400
$526,000 - $599,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karen Rae Albright 888-352-7075,
Opendoor Brokerage LLC
Bought with:
Keysheen Hinton, 351655
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10043176
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 197.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 11.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 145.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 197.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 11.6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 134.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12.2
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 194.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 14
Laundry
- Description: Laundry & Half Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 68.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 5.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 200.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.7 x 12
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 75.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 6.9
Other
- Description: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 80.51 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.3 x 9.7
Recreation room
- Level: Main
- Area: 366.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.5 x 19.8
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave
- Laundry: In Bathroom, Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Drapes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Raised Hearth
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,658
- Total interior livable area: 2,658 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,658
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Native Plants, Hardwood Trees
- Residential vegetation: Grassed, Natural State, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 769000000155
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent, Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community Water
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Propane, Water Connected, Septic Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $426,847
- Annual tax amount: $2,670
- Date on market: 7/24/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2024 | Sold | $535,000+0%$201/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10043176 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2024 | Pending sale | $534,900$201/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10043176 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $534,900$201/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10043176 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,229 +20.9% | $501,792 +17.6% |
| 2024 | $2,671 +10.7% | $426,847 +39.1% |
| 2023 | $2,413 +7.9% | $306,928 |
| 2022 | $2,237 +2.7% | $306,928 |
| 2021 | $2,177 +1.7% | $306,928 |
| 2020 | $2,141 +11.8% | $306,928 +32.2% |
| 2019 | $1,916 | $232,095 |
| 2018 | $1,916 | $232,095 |
| 2017 | -- | $232,095 |
| 2016 | -- | $232,095 +0.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $231,360 |
| 2014 | -- | $231,360 |
| 2013 | -- | $231,360 |
| 2012 | -- | $231,360 |
| 2011 | -- | $231,360 |
| 2010 | -- | $231,360 |
| 2009 | -- | $231,360 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27603
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Rand Road ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10North Garner MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 7/10South Garner HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Rand Road Elementary
- Middle: Wake - North Garner Middle
- High: Wake - South Garner High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- North Carolina
- Wake County
- Raleigh
- 27603
- 140 Fern Forest Dr
