$249,900
About this home
Charming 1940 stone cottage nestled on approximately 1.2 acres amid magnificent, mature magnolias, towering pines, and established hardwoods. A blend of shaded lawn and wooded surroundings creates a picturesque setting with dappled sunlight and natural screening. Nearby open fields and wooded acreage complement the property's country character. The rustic full-stone exterior and full-width front porch offer timeless appeal, while the interior features 2 bedrooms and central air conditioning. An unpaved driveway and parking area add to the informal rural setting. This peaceful country setting is incredibly convenient to I-540, US-401, Highway 1, as well as local shopping, services, and restaurants. A true diamond in the rough, bring your contractor and your vision to restore this vintage cottage and make the most of its beautiful natural surroundings! The adjoining 2.4 acre lot is available separately under MLS # 10199214.
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10199088
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 5
- On market date
- October 18, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 1.2 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.0:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Wake Forest'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).
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