$995,000
About this home
Welcome to 8509 Towneley Place -- a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, space, and convenience in the heart of North Raleigh. Nestled on a secluded 1.85-acre wooded cul-de-sac lot with NO HOA and no city taxes, this beautiful home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility, just minutes from Whole Foods, Target, Chick-fil-A, and more. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, charming arched doorways, and a cozy fireplace that add warmth and character throughout the main level. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a private sitting room and its own balcony overlooking the peaceful backyard. The luxurious primary bath offers separate vanities, dual walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light. Step outside to enjoy the expansive back deck and patio with a firepit, all overlooking the flat, private backyard -- an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining. This one-of-a-kind property feels like a peaceful retreat while still being close to everything North Raleigh has to offer.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 10170000
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 134
- On market date
- May 28, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 1.85 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 666
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Raleigh'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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