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$384,500

281 Douglas Falls Drive, Wendell, NC 27591
Wendell, NC 27591
Listed by Elisabeth Kane · Howard Hanna Allen Tate LAKE ROYALE
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2020

About this home

Looking for a DEAL? Priced to sell AND OFFERING A $10,000 credit to buyer! Home needs no updates, so use it towards closing costs, buying down the rate, whatever you choose! Looking to use less, or no cash out of pocket? This home is USDA loan eligible for no down payment options ! This home has a tax value of $406,816, and you have the opportunity to acquire it with OVER $31,000 in savings!! Welcome to your turnkey, modern luxury oasis situated on a premium corner lot in the heart of Wendell Falls! This beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom energy-efficient home delivers a lifestyle that offers so much more than standard new construction, this 1,880-square-foot property greets you with instant equity! Inside, the sunlit, open-concept layout features elegant custom built-ins, a built-in cabinetry configuration off the dining area, and seamless Google Nest smart home automation.Step out past your low-maintenance yard to discover a truly private rear deck—an outdoor sanctuary perfect for dynamic relaxation. Framed by mature landscaping, including a stunning Japanese maple, a cherry blossom tree, pink azaleas, and gardenias, the outdoor landscape is beautifully accentuated by automatic low-voltage wired up-lighting. This resort-style footprint currently features an exceptional freestanding hot tub and custom shade pergola setup, creating an unmatched relaxation venue (items negotiable). Complete with a detached two-car garage, you are just a short walk away from the vibrant dining, shopping, and grocery options at Treelight Square, Cardinal Charter Academy, and the community's premier pools and clubhouses.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10169770
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Wendell Falls
Status
Active
Days on market
136
On market date
May 29, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.09 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
Lake Myra Elementary
0.89 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
576
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Neuse River Middle
5.39 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
880
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
East Wake High
2.6 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).

30
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
39 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks7
Schools3
Transit stops2
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 136 days -- 35 more days than Wendell's current average of 101 days.
For reference, the median list price across 372 active listings in Wendell right now is $420,490.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,466/mo
$76,900 down
$307,600 loan
Principal & interest$1,995
Property tax (est.)$320
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 29 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.