$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!
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10199088
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- 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).
Market position
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