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$558,000

253 Night Lantern Lane, Wendell, NC 27591
Wendell, NC 27591
Listed by Elizabeth Ellis · Brookfield Mid-Atlantic Broker
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2026

About this home

Below-market-rate financing available! Welcome to Ponder, Wendell's newest lifestyle community, where this spacious new home is now under construction for year-end move-in. The heart of the home is a stunning designer kitchen complete with white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range with vent hood, and ample space for gathering. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the bright family room, highlighted by a cozy gas fireplace, while a main-level guest suite provides flexibility for visitors or multi-generational living. Step outside to the rear screened porch, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, the private owner's retreat features a spacious walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Three additional bedrooms, two full baths, a versatile loft, and a convenient laundry room provide plenty of room for everyone. An attached two-car garage and conditioned crawl space offer exceptional storage and everyday convenience. Enjoy a connected lifestyle with community trails, green spaces, and gathering areas just outside your door, all within easy reach of Raleigh, Wendell, and Zebulon. Don't miss this opportunity to own a brand-new home with abundant space, modern finishes, and limited-time financing incentives. Please note: Interior photos are of a similar home while the home is under construction.

Highlights

FireplaceNew construction

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10194919
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Ponder
Status
Active
Days on market
23
On market date
September 25, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.0689 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Wakelon Elementary
3.09 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
544
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Zebulon Middle
2.88 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
717
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
East Wake High
3.58 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,508
Student:teacher ratio
16.2:1
District
Wake County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Wendell's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores1
Parks0
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Wendell, from live MLS data.

On the market 23 days -- 58 fewer days than Wendell's current average of 81 days.
For reference, the median list price across 437 active listings in Wendell right now is $414,999.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,510/mo
$111,600 down
$446,400 loan
Principal & interest$2,895
Property tax (est.)$465
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 12 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.