Neat and clean brick ranch on . 70 acre lot, no hoa dues, no city taxes yet convenient location with carport and detached garage, deck, fenced backyard, gas range, fireplace with wood stove insert, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, large kitchen with newer cabinets, lots of counter and cabinets. Lovely well kept home in perfect location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jamie Dawson• ERA Live Moore
Bought with Renee Rogers | Triangle Realtor Rogers• Better Homes & Gardens Real Es
Neat and clean brick ranch on . 70 acre lot, no hoa dues, no city taxes yet convenient location with carport and detached garage, deck, fenced backyard, gas range, fireplace with wood stove insert, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, large kitchen with newer cabinets, lots of counter and cabinets. Lovely well kept home in perfect location!
Public Records
Sep 9, 1988
Sold
$88,500
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 13, 1988
Sold
$87,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 9, 1980
Sold
$32,500
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,334 (+3.0%)
$135,000 + $226,758
$361,758
2024
$2,267 (+19.1%)
$135,000 + $226,758
$361,758
2023
$1,903 (+7.9%)
$135,000 + $226,758
$361,758
2022
$1,764 (+5.7%)
$74,700 + $166,835
$241,535
2021
$1,670 (+1.7%)
$74,700 + $160,096
$234,796
2020
$1,642 (−9.8%)
$74,700 + $160,096
$234,796
2019
$1,821 (+8.7%)
$74,700 + $160,096
$234,796
2018
$1,675 (+5.5%)
$97,200 + $123,357
$220,557
2017
$1,588 (+2.1%)
$97,200 + $123,357
$220,557
2016
$1,556 (+102.6%)
$97,200 + $123,357
$220,557
2015
$768 (+5.5%)
$97,200 + $123,357
$220,557
2014
$728 (+6.8%)
$66,600 + $142,577
$209,177
2013
$681
$66,600 + $142,577
$209,177
2012
$681
$66,600 + $142,577
$209,177
2011
$681
$66,600 + $142,577
$209,177
Tax history for 8231 Bells Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,334 (+3.0%)
$135,000 + $226,758
$361,758
2024
$2,267 (+19.1%)
$135,000 + $226,758
$361,758
2023
$1,903 (+7.9%)
$135,000 + $226,758
$361,758
2022
$1,764 (+5.7%)
$74,700 + $166,835
$241,535
2021
$1,670 (+1.7%)
$74,700 + $160,096
$234,796
2020
$1,642 (−9.8%)
$74,700 + $160,096
$234,796
2019
$1,821 (+8.7%)
$74,700 + $160,096
$234,796
2018
$1,675 (+5.5%)
$97,200 + $123,357
$220,557
2017
$1,588 (+2.1%)
$97,200 + $123,357
$220,557
2016
$1,556 (+102.6%)
$97,200 + $123,357
$220,557
2015
$768 (+5.5%)
$97,200 + $123,357
$220,557
2014
$728 (+6.8%)
$66,600 + $142,577
$209,177
2013
$681
$66,600 + $142,577
$209,177
2012
$681
$66,600 + $142,577
$209,177
2011
$681
$66,600 + $142,577
$209,177
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,548
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0679.02 57 8961 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
RA
Research Applications District
The RA, Research Applications district is intended to: Accommodate research and research application activities as well as related manufacturing, business, and science activities that could benefit from location in or adjacent to, and a strong association with, the Research Triangle Park or other major center of research activity; Accommodate research facilities, pilot plants, prototype production facilities, and other manufacturing operations that require the continual or recurrent application of research knowledge and activity as an integral part of the manufacturing process; Ensure that such facilities are developed to help provide the district a campus or park like character that emphasizes natural characteristics and landscaping; and Encourage originality and flexibility in development, and to ensure that development is properly related to its site and to surrounding developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Senior
Manufacturing
Office
Medical office
Research & development
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Jun 15, 2022 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
Electrical
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Oct 7, 2020 • Final
Accessory structure application for wastewater
Rebuild and extend the existing deck. Install a new hot tub.
ADU
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1588.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1588.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.7
Lot Size Area: 0.7
Lot Size Dimensions: X
Lot Size Square Feet: 30492.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - West Lake
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - West Lake
High School: Wake - Middle Creek
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From I 440 W Take the Jones Franklin Rd exit then turn left, Turn left onto Holly Springs Rd, Turn left onto Penny Rd, Turn right onto Graham Newton Rd, Continue straight onto Bells Lake Rd. Home is on the left.
Latitude: 35.667366
Longitude: -78.744575
Postal Code: 27539
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,548
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Wake County
APN: 0679.02 57 8961 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2016-04-07
Around this home
Schools
West Lake Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
West Lake Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Middle Creek High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
57% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$402,000 – $486,000
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