$1,340,000
About this home
Welcome to 521 Ansley Ridge Place in Blakeford, a sought after Cary neighborhood known for its custom-home character and convenient location. Built in 2023 by Wardson Construction, this beautifully appointed home combines quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and modern comfort on a private, wooded cul-de-sac lot. Double wood front doors open to inviting interiors featuring beamed ceilings, site-finished oak hardwoods, custom millwork, statement lighting, and abundant natural light. The open-concept living area features a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and in-ceiling speakers, flowing into a stunning kitchen with ceiling-height custom cabinetry, Cambria quartz countertops, a 36-inch six-burner gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, walk-in pantry, and butler's pantry with wine refrigerator. A spacious breakfast area overlooks the wooded backyard, while a formal dining room, dedicated study with custom paneled walls, main-level guest suite with full bath, and mudroom with custom bench and cubbies complete the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a spa-inspired bath featuring a freestanding tub, oversized shower, and dual closets. Three additional bedrooms, a spacious bonus/game room with surround sound, and a laundry room with cabinetry and sink provide flexibility for everyday living. The unfinished third-floor walk-up offers exciting potential for future expansion, with more than $36,000 in improvements already completed, including framing, wiring, plumbing, electrical, and drywall, plus an additional HVAC line set for future use. Outdoor living shines with a covered rear porch featuring a fireplace, overlooking the fully fenced backyard with wooded views and evergreen screening for added privacy. Additional highlights include a three-car garage with epoxy flooring and storage cabinetry, sealed crawlspace, Trane dual-zone gas HVAC system, tankless water heater, 30-year architectural roof shingles, gutter guards, plantation shutters, and Ring home alarm system. Enjoy convenient access to Swift Creek Greenway, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, Jack Smith Park, Lochmere Golf Club, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, LifeTime Fitness, and the Kraft Family YMCA. Waverly Place and Crossroads Plaza offer nearby shopping and dining, while Penny Road Elementary is approximately half a mile away. With easy access to Downtown Cary and major Triangle community routes, this distinctive home offers an appealing blend of refined living, spacious interiors, and everyday convenience
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10198721
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Blakeford
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 2
- On market date
- October 16, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 4.5
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.28 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
- 496
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- 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).
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