Charming Blue Country Home on 6.3 Acres - Private Pond, Koi Garden & Homesteader's Dream! Escape to your own slice of paradise with this charming blue country home, perfectly situated on 6.3 lush, usable acres. Designed with self-sufficiency and serenity in mind, this property offers everything a gardener, hobby farmer, or nature lover could want. Property Highlights: • Seven raised garden beds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers—ready for your green thumb • Mature fruit trees and vibrant pollinator-friendly plants supporting bees, butterflies, and birds • Chicken coops for fresh eggs and small-scale farming • A peaceful koi pond for quiet reflection or outdoor enjoyment • A private, stocked fishing pond with bluegill—ideal for relaxing afternoons or family fun Inside, the home is full of light and country charm, offering a warm and welcoming space to call your own. The land is thoughtfully laid out to support a sustainable lifestyle with room to expand—whether it's building a greenhouse, a workshop, or just enjoying wide-open space under the stars. This is more than just a home—it's a lifestyle. A rare opportunity to live close to the land without sacrificing comfort or beauty. Come experience the best of rural living—schedule a visit and see what makes this property truly special.
Sold for $510,000
$510,000
8156 State Highway 42 W, Kenly, NC 27542
3beds
2,535sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1982
6.31 Acres Lot
$494,000 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$2,094 Estimated rent
Home value
$494,000
$390,000 - $627,000
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Koi gardenFull of lightCountry charmPrivate stocked fishing pondPollinator-friendly plantsMature fruit treesRaised garden beds
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Listed by:
Derek Wyatt 919-291-9428,
HTR Southern Properties,
Terrie S Guillou 515-451-1148,
HTR Southern Properties
Bought with:
Katie English-Franzak, 333698
DASH Carolina
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10101324
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: In Hall, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining L, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,535
- Total interior livable area: 2,535 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,535
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split, Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Garden
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6.31 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Partially Cleared, Private, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Poultry Coop
- Parcel number: 2760333742.000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kenly
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $395,785
- Annual tax amount: $2,775
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2025 | Sold | $510,000-1.7%$201/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10101324 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Pending sale | $519,000$205/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10101324 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $519,000+34.8%$205/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10101324 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2022 | Sold | $385,000+5.5%$152/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2450238 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2022 | Pending sale | $365,000$144/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2450238 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $365,000$144/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2450238 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,776 +1.6% | $395,785 |
| 2024 | $2,731 +87.9% | $395,785 +133.2% |
| 2023 | $1,453 -58.8% | $169,690 -59.1% |
| 2022 | $3,532 +0.6% | $414,668 |
| 2021 | $3,512 +56.4% | $414,668 +55.7% |
| 2020 | $2,245 +1.6% | $266,274 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $2,210 +8.5% | $247,377 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $2,036 +1.7% | $241,139 |
| 2017 | $2,001 | $241,139 |
| 2016 | $2,001 +7.7% | $241,139 +7.7% |
| 2015 | $1,859 -1.8% | $223,918 |
| 2014 | $1,894 +1.9% | $223,918 |
| 2011 | $1,859 | $223,918 |
| 2010 | $1,859 | $223,918 |
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Neighborhood: 27542
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Rock Ridge ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3 mi
- 6/10Springfield MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 5/10James Hunt HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wilson - Rock Ridge
- Middle: Wilson - Springfield
- High: Wilson - James Hunt
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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