Single Family Residence at 156 Candlewood Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, Rocky Mount
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$820,000

156 Candlewood Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Listed by Jay Cutler · True Local Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
4,100 sqft
Year built
1982

About this home

Welcome to this stunning three-story custom-designed home in the heart of the desirable Candlewood neighborhood. Featured in the September 1985 edition of Southern Living Magazine, this 4-bedroom three-bathroom home has a three-story sunroom with a passive solar design, floating staircase, exceptional outdoor living spaces, and resort-style saltwater pool. This one-of-a-kind home truly has it all. Designed to take advantage of an impressive wall of windows, the home welcomes abundant natural sunlight to provide warmth and year-round comfort. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the thoughtful craftsmanship, custom details, beautiful lighting, exposed brick accents, pine floors, and distinctive architectural elements. The welcoming foyer flows perfectly into multiple gathering spaces and an open kitchen and great-room combination. The beautifully appointed kitchen features a high-end gas range, while the granite wet bar in the enclosed sunroom creates the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing beverage while taking in the natural light. The first-floor primary suite offers privacy and convenience, with a beautiful private bath. Step outside to multiple covered and screened-in decks overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard and saltwater pool. The private screened-in porches provide exceptional spaces for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the outdoors. On the second floor you will find bedrooms 2 and 3, along with a spacious bonus/flex space, perfect for an office or workout space. On the third floor, is another primary suite perfect for relaxation, privacy, and natural light. The third-floor balcony overlooks the dramatic three-story interior space, creating an unforgettable view and a truly special retreat. Additional features include, large corner lot, attached two-car garage, workshop/gardener's area, storage shed, copper roof, and tankless hot-water heater.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
100603168
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Candlewood
Status
Active
Days on market
29
On market date
September 12, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.9 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Englewood Elementary
1.17 mi away · Grades 3-5
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
490
Student:teacher ratio
16.9:1
District
Nash County Public Schools
Middle
G R Edwards Middle
3.17 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
427
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Nash County Public Schools
High
NRM Early College High School
2.34 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
396
Student:teacher ratio
30.5:1
District
Nash County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Rocky Mount'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).

71
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
65 / 100
Restaurants & cafes8
Grocery stores4
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops18
Pharmacies2

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$164,000 down
$656,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,255
Property tax (est.)$683
Home insurance (est.)$150

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