Charming Brick Ranch on 6.75 Peaceful Acres in Kelly, NC
Escape the hustle and settle into true country living with this solid 1969 brick ranch nestled on 6¾ acres of fully cleared, mowed land in the quiet town of Kelly, North Carolina. Feel like you’ve stepped back in time—where neighbors still help neighbors and the pace of life is refreshingly slow.
The Property
• 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | ±1,500 sq ft
• Classic brick ranch with a welcoming single-story layout
• Newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms – move-in ready
• 3-year-old HVAC system for reliable comfort
• Durable metal roof already in place
• Detached 2-car garage plus extra workshop bay – perfect for hobbies, storage, or projects
• Bonus structures: a she-shed and a utility shed
• Fenced backyard for pets, play, or privacy
• Mature trees including two large pecan trees and one peach tree, plus a few others for shade and seasonal enjoyment
• Entire acreage is open grass and regularly mowed—ready for gardens, animals, recreation, or simply enjoying the views
Across the street you’ll find expansive farmland, adding to the open, rural feel. No HOA means you can truly make the property your own.
Location & Lifestyle
Kelly offers that rare small-town peace while still keeping you connected:
• Approximately 30 minutes west of Leland
• About 45 minutes from Wilmington
• Excellent area for fishing and hunting
• Surrounded by friendly neighbors and the classic “neighbors helping neighbors” community spirit
Whether you’re looking for a quiet primary residence, a weekend retreat, or a place to raise animals and grow your own food, this property delivers space, privacy, and genuine country charm without being isolated.
Ready to experience the peaceful lifestyle?
Contact us today to schedule your private showing.
For sale by owner
$450,000
17286 State Highway 53 E, Kelly, NC 28448
3beds
1,512sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1969
6.75 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Durable metal roof
What the owner loves about this home
Land and town
- 35 days
- 617
- 40
Listed by:
Property Owner (910) 879-8733
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Other, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick, Metal
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6.75 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0017377
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kelly
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $116,810
- Annual tax amount: $999
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,446/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+11150%$298/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2016 | Sold | $4,000-96%$3/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2016 | Sold | $100,000$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $999 | $116,810 |
| 2024 | $999 | $116,810 |
| 2023 | $999 | $116,810 |
| 2022 | $999 +1.9% | $116,810 +6.1% |
| 2021 | $980 | $110,140 |
| 2020 | $980 | $110,140 |
| 2019 | $980 | $110,140 |
| 2018 | $980 | $110,140 |
| 2017 | $980 -0.9% | $110,140 -0.9% |
| 2015 | $989 +9.1% | $111,160 -0.8% |
| 2014 | $907 -12.5% | $112,000 |
| 2013 | $1,037 | $112,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $112,000 |
| 2011 | $907 | $112,000 |
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