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Take a virtual tour8516 Wild Wood Forest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616**INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY IN RALEIGH — PRICED BELOW TAX VALUE!** Whether you're an investor searching for your next project, a landlord looking to expand your portfolio, or a buyer ready to create your dream home, this property offers incredible possibilities! Bring your vision and transform this spacious home into something truly special. Inside, you'll discover beautiful HARDWOOD FLOORING, generous living areas, and a HUGE LOFT/BONUS ROOM offering endless possibilities for a home theater, game room, home office, or entertainment space. Enjoy the added charm of a SUNROOF WITH SKYLIGHTS, bringing natural light into the home and creating a bright, inviting atmosphere. Step outside to a FENCED BACKYARD, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying outdoor activities, plus the convenience of an ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE. Major mechanical improvements have already been completed, including an HVAC SYSTEM REPLACED IN 2024 and WATER HEATER REPLACED IN 2022, giving you a valuable head start on your renovation plans. LOCATION IS ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT, with an award-winning magnet school directly across the street! Priced below tax value, this home presents a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking space, flexibility, and the freedom to personalize. Whether you're planning a renovation, exploring rental possibilities, or creating your forever home, the potential is yours to unlock. **BRING YOUR IDEAS, MAKE IT YOUR OWN, AND SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!**
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing Fenced, Back Yard
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.16
- Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Porch, Enclosed, Front Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,233
- Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range Hood, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave
- Below Grade Finished Area 0
- Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating Central, Fireplace(s)
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Laundry Features Inside, Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 4
- Window Features Skylight(s)
- Association Fee Frequency Quarterly
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Street Lights
- Lot Features Back Yard
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 3623.18
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1999
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1999
- NeighborhoodThe Park at Perry Creek
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Wildwood Forest Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - East Millbrook Middle
- High SchoolWake - Wakefield High
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