INCREDIBLY RENOVATED Ranch in highly desirable Lake Forest! 3 br, 2 ba, with 2 car garage on 0.45 acres; TONS of natural light; Wide plank hardwood flooring (2022); New light fixtures throughout; Updated hardware; Chef's kitchen with GE Café appliances, large island & large walk in pantry; Primary bedroom includes en suite bathroom with double vanity, zero entry shower, and a walk in closet; Nice sized secondary bedrooms with large closets; Huge laundry room with office area; Backyard oasis has so much usable yard with 2 sheds for tons of storage; 3 season room; Sealed crawlspace; Fenced yard; Driveway offers parking for 3 additional cars; No HOA; Great schools; Close to 440/540/Falls of Neuse/Six Forks and shopping, restaurants and more! **AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE**
Sold for $596,000
$596,000
821 Van Thomas Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615
3beds
2,072sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.45 Acres Lot
$577,000 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$2,444 Estimated rent
Home value
$577,000
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Fenced yardUsable yardTons of natural lightBackyard oasisWide plank hardwood flooringUpdated hardwareZero entry shower
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Listed by:
Megan Crean 919-880-3780,
Realty World Carolina Prop
Bought with:
Debbie Holoman, 244434
RE/MAX United
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10104229
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 167.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 12.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 134 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 134 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 10
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 81.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 7
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 267.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 15.4
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 269.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 15.5
Laundry
- Description: not permitted
- Level: Main
- Area: 112.34 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 13.7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 201 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 15
Other
- Description: storage
- Level: Additional
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Other
- Description: Front porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Other
- Description: 3-Season porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Other
- Description: Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Other
- Description: Shed
- Level: Additional
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Other
- Description: Shed
- Level: Additional
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Other
- Description: Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 28
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds, Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,072
- Total interior livable area: 2,072 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,960
- Finished area below ground: 112
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 1717044518
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Batts Insulation, Masonite
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $541,577
- Annual tax amount: $4,723
- Date on market: 6/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2025 | Sold | $596,000+3.7%$288/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10104229 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Pending sale | $575,000$278/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10104229 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000+125%$278/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10104229 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2014 | Sold | $255,500+2.2%$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $249,900+41.2%$121/sqft |
Source: Rachel Kendall Team, Llc #1939239 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2000 | Sold | $177,000$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,743 +0.4% | $541,577 |
| 2024 | $4,724 +25.7% | $541,577 +57.9% |
| 2023 | $3,758 +7.6% | $342,896 |
| 2022 | $3,492 +4% | $342,896 |
| 2021 | $3,356 +1.9% | $342,896 |
| 2020 | $3,295 +9.6% | $342,896 +33% |
| 2019 | $3,008 | $257,827 |
| 2018 | $3,008 +11.3% | $257,827 |
| 2017 | $2,702 +2.1% | $257,827 |
| 2016 | $2,647 +3.9% | $257,827 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $2,547 +5.4% | $244,011 |
| 2014 | $2,416 | $244,011 |
| 2013 | -- | $244,011 |
| 2012 | -- | $244,011 |
| 2011 | -- | $244,011 |
| 2010 | -- | $244,011 |
| 2009 | -- | $244,011 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North Raleigh
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10North Ridge ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10West Millbrook MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Sanderson HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - North Ridge Elementary
- Middle: Wake - West Millbrook Middle
- High: Wake - Sanderson 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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- North Carolina
- Wake County
- Raleigh
- 27615
- North Raleigh
- 821 Van Thomas Dr
