Nestled amidst hardwoods, pines, and magnolias is a bridge between yesterday and tomorrow. Lush foliage surrounds this cottage and hides it from the rest of the busy world. The open entry hall is flanked by the primary suite on the right, while the expansive living room with fireplace, and the bright dining room occupy the left, where wainscoting and a brass chandelier perpetuate the comfortable atmosphere. The sparkling grey and white kitchen and breakfast room, with tile floors, opens to the deck that extends across the back of the house overlooking a large backyard and various garden spaces that lead to a small storage building. A spacious laundry abuts the kitchen and also offers access to the deck. The two upstairs bedrooms, which share a spacious bathroom, have quaint, sloped ceilings and charming window nooks provided by the dormer windows. This cottage is move-in ready with fresh paint and new carpet throughout. This property offers tranquility with a country feel on an almost ¾ of an acre lot as well as the convenience of being close to Apex, Fuquay, and 540 for Triangle commuting. Whether you want to dream like you live in the past as you wander around in the lush backyard gardens or relish in the moments of present day looking toward the future, 8405 Bells Lake is the answer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mary Donnell• NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with Cesia Bolanos• Century 21 Triangle Group
* * * * * * * * * * THIS PROPERTY IS VERBALLY UNDER CONTRACT PENDING OUT OF STATE COR PORATE SELLER SIGNATURES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE CALL ISTING AGENT FOR MORE INFORMATION * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Public Records
Sep 5, 1986
Sold
$96,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 1985
Sold
$19,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,061 (+3.0%)
$135,000 + $184,113
$319,113
2024
$2,002 (+16.1%)
$135,000 + $184,113
$319,113
2023
$1,724 (+7.9%)
$135,000 + $184,113
$319,113
2022
$1,598 (+2.7%)
$77,000 + $141,492
$218,492
2021
$1,555 (+1.7%)
$77,000 + $141,492
$218,492
2020
$1,530 (+2.6%)
$77,000 + $141,492
$218,492
2019
$1,491 (+8.7%)
$77,000 + $141,492
$218,492
2018
$1,372 (+5.5%)
$73,000 + $107,133
$180,133
2017
$1,301 (+2.1%)
$73,000 + $107,133
$180,133
2016
$1,274 (+7.2%)
$73,000 + $107,133
$180,133
2015
$1,188 (+5.4%)
$73,000 + $107,133
$180,133
2014
$1,127 (+7.0%)
$62,000 + $106,281
$168,281
2013
$1,053
$62,000 + $106,281
$168,281
2012
$1,053
$62,000 + $106,281
$168,281
2011
$1,053
$62,000 + $106,281
$168,281
Tax history for 8405 Bells Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,061 (+3.0%)
$135,000 + $184,113
$319,113
2024
$2,002 (+16.1%)
$135,000 + $184,113
$319,113
2023
$1,724 (+7.9%)
$135,000 + $184,113
$319,113
2022
$1,598 (+2.7%)
$77,000 + $141,492
$218,492
2021
$1,555 (+1.7%)
$77,000 + $141,492
$218,492
2020
$1,530 (+2.6%)
$77,000 + $141,492
$218,492
2019
$1,491 (+8.7%)
$77,000 + $141,492
$218,492
2018
$1,372 (+5.5%)
$73,000 + $107,133
$180,133
2017
$1,301 (+2.1%)
$73,000 + $107,133
$180,133
2016
$1,274 (+7.2%)
$73,000 + $107,133
$180,133
2015
$1,188 (+5.4%)
$73,000 + $107,133
$180,133
2014
$1,127 (+7.0%)
$62,000 + $106,281
$168,281
2013
$1,053
$62,000 + $106,281
$168,281
2012
$1,053
$62,000 + $106,281
$168,281
2011
$1,053
$62,000 + $106,281
$168,281
*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
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.71 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,468
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0679.02 56 7374 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Window Features: Blinds
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Community Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
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: I-40 E - exit 279A for NC-885 S/Alexander Dr/Triangle Expwy Sanford S - Merge onto NC-885/North Carolina Hwy 885 - Use the right 2 lanes to take the NC-540 S/Triangle Expwy exit toward US-1/Sanford - Merge onto NC-540 E - exit toward Bells Lake Rd - Turn right onto Bells Lake Rd - Destination will be on the left
Latitude: 35.662644
Longitude: -78.744214
Postal Code: 27539
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,468
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Wake County
APN: 0679.02 56 7374 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-02-12
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-10-30T00:32:17Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-10-30T00:59:09Z
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Schools
West Lake Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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West Lake Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Middle Creek High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$449,000 – $543,000
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