$530,000
About this home
You've been waiting for a move-in ready, one-story ranch in a breathtaking setting of mature hardwoods, and here it is! Welcome to your half-acre woodland retreat in the heart of Lake Anne, a beloved lake community that feels worlds away while offering exceptional convenience to Raleigh and the greater Triangle. Filled with timeless charm and shown with virtually staged photos to highlight potential, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and primary suite, their light finish adding warmth and brightness to the interior. The ample living room overlooks the picturesque front yard, where a winding paver path and charming creek bed create a storybook setting. A separate dining room connects to the inviting kitchen, the true heart of the home. From there, the floorplan flows seamlessly into the cozy family room, complete with a gas log fireplace and stunning new French doors that open to the expansive deck and lush, fenced backyard. Designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment, the outdoor living space offers wooded privacy and beautiful winter views of Lake Anne. The spacious owner's suite provides direct deck access and includes an adjoining flex room perfectly suited for a home office, sitting room, nursery, or creative space. Enjoy peace of mind with a 2024 architectural-shingle roof and a 2018 HVAC system. The amenities of Lake Anne are truly exceptional, featuring neighborhood parks and playgrounds, a community beach and garden, fishing and lake access, a community dock, and scenic nature trails. When you're ready to venture beyond your private retreat, you'll appreciate easy cycling and running access to Umstead State Park just across picturesque Ebenezer Church Road. Along with coveted schools and unmatched convenience to I-440, I-540, RTP, RDU Airport, Crabtree Valley, Brier Creek, Lenovo Center, UNC Rex Hospital, plus the added benefit of no city taxes, this all makes this home The One. Welcome home to 8269 Hillside Drive.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10195608
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Lake Anne
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 11
- On market date
- October 11, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.53 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
- 494
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- 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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