818 Lake Forest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615Great North Raleigh Location with NO HOA Dues! Spacious home offering a first-floor primary suite and backyard sanctuary. The main living areas feature beautiful hardwood flooring. The open vaulted family room is highlighted by a stone-profile see-through fireplace that opens to the dining room. The home also features several new upgrades, including lighting, adding a fresh touch throughout. The kitchen has been beautifully enhanced with upgraded cabinetry featuring soft-close drawers, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The large first-floor primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a beautifully renovated bath with a tiled walk-in shower. An updated half bath adds another stylish and convenient touch to the main level. Upstairs you'll find two nicely sized bedrooms, a versatile loft/office area, and convenient walk-in storage. Enjoy the three-season room, providing additional space for entertaining or relaxing while overlooking the backyard. Step outside to a beautiful, fenced backyard filled with established plants and mature landscaping. With no homes directly behind you, the backyard offers a wonderful sense of privacy. Two pergolas, a doghouse, and a storage barn complete the outdoor space. A 2-car garage PLUS a 2-car carport provides additional covered parking. All of this in a great North Raleigh location with no HOA dues and convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences!
$650,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.51 acres
2,148 square feet
$303 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Carport Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Cedar
- Door Features Storm Door(s)
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Garden, Kennel, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Light(s), Storage
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.51
- Other Structures Kennel/Dog Run, Outbuilding, Pergola, Shed(s)
- Parking Features Attached, Carport, Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Private
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,148
- Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Dining Room, Double Sided, Family Room, Gas Log, See Through
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 7
- Window Features Blinds, Drapes, Insulated Windows
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Private
- Tax Annual Amount 5146.59
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1986
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1986
- NeighborhoodLake Forest
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - North Ridge Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - West Millbrook Middle
- High SchoolWake - Sanderson High
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