Welcome home to this classic, well-maintained residence in the heart of Cary. Boasting 2,444 sq. ft. of living space on a charming corner lot, this home offers the room you need to grow. The flexible floor plan includes 3 spacious bedrooms plus a large bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, or 4th bedroom. The main level is designed for flow, featuring a formal dining room, a cozy breakfast nook off the kitchen, and a spacious family room. Enjoy evenings in the light-filled family room featuring a welcoming fireplace. The primary bedroom serves as a true retreat with a vaulted trey ceiling and spa bath. Outdoors, you will love the private, nice-sized backyard and deck, perfect for weekend BBQs. Car enthusiasts or DIY hobbyists will appreciate the extra workshop space in the garage. While this home has been meticulously cared for and freshly painted throughout the interior, it is priced and ready for your modern cosmetic updates. Located minutes from Tryon Village, Waverly Place, Crossroads and major commuter routes, with shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences close by. Neighborhood access to the Speight Branch Greenway provides an easy, walkable connection to Cary's extensive trail system. A rare find in a prime location—schedule your tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$252Price/Sq.Ft.
$17/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Taralyn Farrell• Coldwell Banker Advantage
East Cary, located between Downtown Cary and Walnut Street, is a residential and mixed-use Cary neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a rail-adjacent, small-town grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Academy Street and Chatham Street area, where patios, coffee counters, and local storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward mid-century ranches, updated cottages, and newer townhomes near the core. Bond Brothers Beer Company and The Cary Theater act as cultural anchors for evenings and weekends. The Downtown Cary Park adds a central green for concerts, play, and open-air lounging. Greenway links and pocket parks stitch the area into daily routines.
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Market insights
223 Ravenstone Dr · $615,000
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$615,000
Median sale price in this area is $528,000. (14% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Bathtub/shower combination
Walk-in shower
Bookcases
Entrance foyer
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Smooth ceilings
Walk-in closet(s)
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Oven
Microwave
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on main level with sink
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central cooling (Central Air)
Heating listed as Central/None
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Lot approximately 0.23 acres
Public maintained road
Home design
Site-built house
Two levels
Brick and HardiPlank/Masonite exterior
Zoning: R8
Parking
Attached garage
2-car garage
Driveway
Garage faces side
Construction
Built with brick, HardiPlank-type siding and Masonite
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Association: Charleston Management
Annual association fee of $206 (includes maintenance of grounds)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Former Parade Home. This home has been given lots of TLC & it shows! 3bdrms, lg. bonus or 4th bdrm, 2.5baths, lg & versatile FR open to kitchen/breakfast area. Gas Range, 1st fl laundry/utility room, Exterior Painted in '01, side-load garage, partial fenced backyard and beautifully landscaped lot. Workbench in garage to convey. Swing-set & all pole type drapery rods do not conve
Public Records
Aug 15, 2003
Sold
$218,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 1996
Sold
$196,500
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,687 (+2.2%)
$180,000 + $364,526
$544,526
2024
$4,586 (+25.2%)
$180,000 + $364,526
$544,526
2023
$3,663 (+3.9%)
$180,000 + $364,526
$544,526
2022
$3,527 (+2.1%)
$100,000 + $263,557
$363,557
2021
$3,456 (−0.5%)
$100,000 + $263,557
$363,557
2020
$3,474 (+6.2%)
$100,000 + $263,557
$363,557
2019
$3,270 (+6.6%)
$100,000 + $263,557
$363,557
2018
$3,069 (+4.1%)
$100,000 + $203,583
$303,583
2017
$2,950 (+1.5%)
$100,000 + $203,583
$303,583
2016
$2,905 (+8.6%)
$100,000 + $203,583
$303,583
2015
$2,676 (+6.0%)
$100,000 + $203,583
$303,583
2014
$2,524 (+4.9%)
$82,000 + $187,840
$269,840
2013
$2,405 (+2.3%)
$82,000 + $187,840
$269,840
2012
$2,351
$82,000 + $187,840
$269,840
2011
$2,351
$82,000 + $187,840
$269,840
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1996
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,347
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,347
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0772.03 44 9728 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R8
WATERSHED PROTECTION OVERLAY
Residential District
The R-8 district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for single-unit dwellings, and is appropriate in areas where the Comprehensive Plan supports low, medium or high density residential use. The regulations for this district are intended to discourage any use that would substantially interfere with the development, use, and enjoyment of single-unit dwellings or that would be detrimental to the quiet residential character of the district. The regulations of this district also are designed to encourage the wise use of land and natural resources, with the aim of reducing sprawl and the costly provision of infrastructure to serve dispersed development. The minimum lot area is 8,000 sq ft, and the maximum density allowed is 5.44 units per acre.
Zone overlays
Watershed Protection Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Oct 9, 2020 • Final
Hvac change out residential
HVAC
Jul 30, 2020 • Final
Hvac change out residential
HVAC
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.
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
50% 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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Historical weather
Cary, NC • 27518
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in Cary. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 223 Ravenstone Dr
$603,359
$12K under list price of $615K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $550K to $675K.