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$785,000

417 S West Street, Cary, NC 27511
Cary, NC 27511
Listed by Linda Trevor · Compass -- Cary
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1955

About this home

Discover an exceptional downtown Cary building-site opportunity on an available 0.46-acre premium lot in one of the area's most desirable locations. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your new home in a prime Cary location, surrounded by the charm, convenience, and continued growth of downtown. The existing home is being sold for land for a possible new build, offering buyers the chance to create a custom residence tailored to their lifestyle. Bring your builder and talk through plans for your dream home on this spacious homesite with endless potential. Whether you're looking to build your forever home or invest in one of Cary's most sought-after locations, this property presents a rare opportunity.

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10197374
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Russell Hills
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
October 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.46 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
Cary Elementary
0.24 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
495
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Reedy Creek Middle
2.35 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
697
Student:teacher ratio
13.9:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Cary High
1.25 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
2,071
Student:teacher ratio
17.3:1
District
Wake County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Cary'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).

90
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.5 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks20
Schools19
Transit stops20
Pharmacies2

Market position

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

On the market 10 days -- 63 fewer days than Cary's current average of 73 days.
For reference, the median list price across 579 active listings in Cary right now is $495,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,877/mo
$157,000 down
$628,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,073
Property tax (est.)$654
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 19 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.