House on 5 acres with pond and stream, about 12 minutes outside Fuquay-Varina. Very well maintained. Some kitchen updates. Huge walk-in pantry and big laundry room with space for a freezer. Large detached garage with workshop. Multiple outbuildings, including shed and animal shelter. Mature fruit trees and grape arbor. Electrical generator transfer switch. Wood-burning fireplace. Well and septic (county water available at road). NO HOA. Your mini-farm or a relaxing retreat. Put this one on your list!
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Paul Folmsbee• Re/Max Integrity
Bought with Teresa Ennis• ERA Strother Real Estate
House on 5 acres with pond and stream, about 12 minutes outside Fuquay-Varina. Very well maintained. Some kitchen updates. Huge walk-in pantry and big laundry room with space for a freezer. Large detached garage with workshop. Multiple outbuildings, including shed and animal shelter. Mature fruit trees and grape arbor. Electrical generator transfer switch. Wood-burning fireplace. Well and septic (county water available at road). NO HOA. Your mini-farm or a relaxing retreat. Put this one on your list!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,071
$133,600 + $162,333
$295,933
2024
$2,071
$133,600 + $162,333
$295,933
2023
$2,071
$133,600 + $162,333
$295,933
2022
$2,071 (+85.4%)
$133,600 + $162,333
$295,933
2021
$1,117
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2020
$1,117 (+1.4%)
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2019
$1,102
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2018
$1,102
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2017
$1,102 (+4.3%)
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2016
$1,056
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2015
$1,056
$38,000 + $80,840
$118,840
2014
$1,056
$38,000 + $80,840
$118,840
Tax history for 5196 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,071
$133,600 + $162,333
$295,933
2024
$2,071
$133,600 + $162,333
$295,933
2023
$2,071
$133,600 + $162,333
$295,933
2022
$2,071 (+85.4%)
$133,600 + $162,333
$295,933
2021
$1,117
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2020
$1,117 (+1.4%)
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2019
$1,102
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2018
$1,102
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2017
$1,102 (+4.3%)
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2016
$1,056
$45,080 + $79,220
$124,300
2015
$1,056
$38,000 + $80,840
$118,840
2014
$1,056
$38,000 + $80,840
$118,840
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,856
Year built
1975
Style
Vacant Land
County
Harnett County
APN
050624 0038
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
RA-30
Residential/Agricultural District
The RA-30 Residential/Agricultural District (RA-30) is established as primarily a single family residential and agricultural district, but includes occasional two-family and multifamily structures.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Educational / school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space
Oct 4, 2003 • Final
Building residential
New construction
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1629.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1629.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other
Land Information
Horse: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5.0
Lot Size Area: 5.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 272x256x297x118x584x734
Lot Size Square Feet: 217800.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1056.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Name: NONE
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Harnett - LaFayette
Middle Or Junior School: Harnett - Harnett Central
High School: Harnett - Harnett Central
Location Information
County Or Parish: Harnett
Directions: From Fuquay-Varina, go west on NC-42 to the Duncan Community. A half-mile past the Marathon gas station, turn left on Cokesbury Road. Go 3.8 miles and turn right on River Rd. Go 1.6 miles to property on left. (Driveway is beside Chalk Level Church.)
Latitude: 35.518203
Longitude: -78.931465
Postal Code: 27526
Road Frontage Type: Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,856
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Harnett County
APN: 050624 0038
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2015-04-24
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T11:31:42Z
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Northwest Harnett Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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Harnett Central Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
3/10
Harnett Central High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% 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
$408,000 – $494,000
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