Welcome to 281 Lakewood Drive in Wendell, a well-located home with peaceful pond views and a practical layout. Set on a quiet street, this property offers a spacious yard and a comfortable setting both inside and out. The interior features a bright living area with good natural light and a functional kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space. Home has solar blocking blinds. The layout includes comfortable bedrooms and flexible space that can be used for a home office, bonus room, or additional living area. Out back, enjoy views of the pond--ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or simply unwinding at the end of the day. The yard provides room for outdoor activities, gardening, or future improvements. Screen Porch and spacious deck. Conveniently located near downtown Wendell, parks, shopping, and dining, with easy access to Raleigh, this home offers a solid combination of location, setting, and everyday livability.
Sold for $320,000
$320,000
281 Lakewood Dr, Wendell, NC 27591
2beds
1,538sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1973
0.27 Acres Lot
$319,200 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$1,776 Estimated rent
Home value
$319,200
$303,000 - $335,000
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Peaceful pond viewsSpacious deckSpacious yardScreen porchComfortable bedrooms
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Listed by:
Phillip George 919-841-7673,
EXP Realty LLC,
Diane Smith 919-524-1351,
EXP Realty LLC
Bought with:
Tina Caul, 267133
EXP Realty LLC
Brittney Danielle Baker, 334740
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10154696
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Shower Only, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,538
- Total interior livable area: 1,538 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,538
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Unpaved
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split, One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond, Waterfront
- Body of water: Unnamed
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 120 x 101 x 110
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Interior Lot, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 1793073627
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lakewood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wendell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $285,595
- Annual tax amount: $3,046
- Date on market: 3/23/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $320,000-1.5%$208/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10154696 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Pending sale | $325,000$211/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$211/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+113.4%$228/sqft |
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| 9/14/2016 | Sold | $164,000+0.1%$107/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2080603 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2016 | Listed for sale | $163,900+76.2%$107/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #2080603 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2013 | Sold | $93,000-15.4%$60/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2012 | Price change | $109,900-4.4%$71/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #1863226 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $114,900+36.3%$75/sqft |
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| 9/14/2012 | Sold | $84,323-26%$55/sqft |
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| 5/19/2012 | Price change | $113,900+3.6%$74/sqft |
Source: Wieland Properties, Inc. #1798016 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2011 | Price change | $109,900-24.2%$71/sqft |
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| 4/2/2011 | Price change | $144,900-9.4%$94/sqft |
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| 1/31/2011 | Price change | $159,900-8.6%$104/sqft |
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| 1/30/2011 | Price change | $174,900+9.4%$114/sqft |
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| 11/18/2010 | Price change | $159,900-8.6%$104/sqft |
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| 7/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $174,900+18.2%$114/sqft |
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| 6/27/2006 | Sold | $148,000+3.5%$96/sqft |
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| 10/1/2001 | Sold | $143,000$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,046 +1.8% | $285,595 |
| 2024 | $2,993 +33.1% | $285,595 +60.1% |
| 2023 | $2,249 +4.8% | $178,347 |
| 2022 | $2,146 +0.7% | $178,347 |
| 2021 | $2,131 +2% | $178,347 |
| 2020 | $2,091 +19% | $178,347 +34.2% |
| 2019 | $1,757 | $132,914 |
| 2018 | $1,757 +8.7% | $132,914 |
| 2017 | $1,616 +1.2% | $132,914 |
| 2016 | $1,597 -15.3% | $132,914 -15.6% |
| 2015 | $1,885 | $157,485 |
| 2014 | -- | $157,485 |
| 2013 | -- | $157,485 |
| 2012 | -- | $157,485 |
| 2011 | -- | $157,485 |
| 2010 | -- | $157,485 |
| 2009 | -- | $157,485 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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| 2004 | -- | -- |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27591
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Zebulon ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.9 mi
- 5/10Zebulon MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 4/10East Wake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Carver
- Middle: Wake - Zebulon
- High: Wake - East Wake
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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