681 Polenta Road
Smithfield, NC 27577Your Next Chapter Awaits: Charming 3 Bed, 2 Bath on .75 Acres Calling all visionaries, DIY enthusiasts, and investors! This cute 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers an incredible opportunity to customize your living space and build instant equity. Situated on a generous .75 acre lot, you'll have plenty of space for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Bring your design vision and a little TLC (Tender Loving Care) to make this house truly shine! The property has a great layout and solid bones, making it the perfect canvas for your dream home. Key Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms: Ideal for families, first-time buyers, or as a rental investment. Spacious .75 Acre Lot: Room to grow, play, and enjoy country living. New roof in 2024 New Septic in 2023 Great Potential: Needs updates but is an excellent opportunity for a flip or a cozy haven. Classic Abode: Ready for modernization of the kitchen and baths Don't miss this chance to invest, nest, and rest in a home that's full of possibilities
$255,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.77 acres
1,798 square feet
$142 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Brick
- Door Features Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Garden, Built-in Barbecue
- Fencing Wire
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.77
- Other Structures Packing Shed, Garage(s)
- Parking Features Workshop in Garage, Gravel, Heated Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Pool Features None
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,798
- Appliances Electric Cooktop, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Den
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Vinyl, Wood, Tile
- Heating Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Shower, Shower Only, Kitchen Island, Double Vanity, Smooth Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 6
- Association Amenities None
- Lot Features Garden, Cleared, Back Yard
- Tax Annual Amount 1556.51
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1962
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1962
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyJohnston
- AreaSmithfield
- Elementary SchoolJohnston - Polenta
- Middle SchoolJohnston - Swift Creek
- High SchoolJohnston - Cleveland
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