Discover nearly 2,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in this former Parade of Homes model home in desirable South Lakes! Designed for comfortable main-level living, the home features two first-floor bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite and a second bedroom with an attached full bath that also opens to the main living area. Beautiful architectural details throughout include crown molding, custom built-ins, plantation shutters, and a welcoming gas fireplace. The kitchen features a two-level island with table-height seating, while the formal dining room provides an inviting space for gatherings. A convenient main-level laundry room with a utility sink is located just off the garage and doubles as a functional mudroom. Upstairs, a spacious third bedroom with a full bathroom offers versatility as a private guest suite, bonus room, or home office. A walk-in unfinished attic provides generous storage and potential for future finished space. One of the home's standout features is the heated and cooled four-season room, extending the living space and creating a comfortable spot to relax year-round. Outside, an outdoor fireplace and built-in grill create the perfect setting for entertaining or unwinding at the end of the day. South Lakes offers exceptional neighborhood amenities, including a large community lake with a fishing dock and boat launch, a smaller neighborhood lake, two swimming pools, a playground, and a community picnic shelter. The neighborhood also connects to the Town of Fuquay-Varina's South Lakes Greenway, offering approximately two miles of walking and biking trails. Competitively priced and ready for its next owner, this home offers an exceptional combination of comfort, character, and lifestyle in one of Fuquay-Varina's most desirable communities!
South Lakes, located between Downtown Fuquay-Varina and the Hilltop-Needmore Town Park area, is a suburban and lake-adjacent Fuquay-Varina neighborhood with curving streets and pocket ponds. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South Lakes Drive entrance near NC-55, where morning dog-walk loops and evening porch-light strolls set a calm, lived-in rhythm. Traditional two-story homes and tidy ranch plans sit behind mature trees, with sidewalks linking cul-de-sacs to small water views. For a local night out, Aviator Brewing Company anchors the scene with hangar-scale energy and outdoor seating. Downtown’s cultural pulse runs through the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center and the historic Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, adding galleries, performances, and green space to the routine.
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Market insights
551 Highrock Lake Rd · $500,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$500,000
Median sale price in this area is $525,913. (5% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bookcases
Built-in features
Ceiling fans
Chandelier
Crown molding
French doors
High ceilings
High-speed internet
Open floor plan
Plantation shutters
Two fireplaces, including a gas-log fireplace and a wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, including two on the main level
Primary bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Separate shower
Soaking tub
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Breakfast bar
Kitchen island
Granite and stone counters
Pantry
Dishwasher, gas range, refrigerator, ice maker, and microwave
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room with sink
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Carpet, ceramic tile, and hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central, ductless, and heat pump heating
Fireplace heating
Central air, ductless cooling, and wall units
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Deck and enclosed patio
Outdoor kitchen with built-in barbecue and gas grill
Private fenced backyard
Rain gutters
Dock
Home design
One-and-a-half-story home
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Driveway parking
Construction
HardiPlank siding
Raised concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community amenities include a boat dock, playground, pool, fishing, and lake access
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Immaculate & move in ready ranch with 3rd bedroom + full bath on 2nd floor. Open floor plan. Hardwoods throughout 1st floor. Plantation shutters. Spacious family room features built-ins & gas log fireplace. Formal dining rm. Bright & open kitchen includes granite tops, center island, s/s appliances (gas range) & tile backsplash. Large master suite offers garden tub with separate shower & WIC. Huge screened porch. Fenced backyard w/ patio & wooded views! Oversized 2 car garage. Convenient Fuquay location.
Public Records
Jul 24, 2015
Sold
$238,000
$100/sq ft
TMLS #1997267
May 26, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 17, 2015
Price Changed
$247,400
$104/sq ft
Mar 25, 2015
Listing Removed
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Mar 24, 2015
Listed
$249,900
$105/sq ft
TMLS #1956935
Sep 5, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jun 26, 2014
Listed
$249,900
$105/sq ft
TMLS #1641423
Mar 3, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jan 9, 2009
Listed
$288,900
$122/sq ft
TMLS #1610468
Jan 1, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2008
Listed
$288,900
$122/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 2008
Sold
$58,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,786 (+0.4%)
$100,000 + $330,370
$430,370
2024
$3,771 (+15.6%)
$100,000 + $330,370
$430,370
2023
$3,261 (+6.4%)
$100,000 + $330,370
$430,370
2022
$3,064 (+4.9%)
$42,000 + $249,472
$291,472
2021
$2,920 (+2.7%)
$42,000 + $249,472
$291,472
2020
$2,843 (+2.5%)
$42,000 + $241,683
$283,683
2019
$2,774 (+6.1%)
$42,000 + $241,683
$283,683
2018
$2,615 (+3.7%)
$45,000 + $193,789
$238,789
2017
$2,521 (+1.4%)
$45,000 + $193,789
$238,789
2016
$2,486 (−12.9%)
$45,000 + $193,789
$238,789
2015
$2,854 (+3.7%)
$45,000 + $193,789
$238,789
2014
$2,751 (+4.7%)
$54,000 + $229,629
$283,629
2013
$2,627
$54,000 + $229,629
$283,629
2012
$2,627
$54,000 + $229,629
$283,629
2011
$2,627
$54,000 + $229,629
$283,629
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2008
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,254
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,254
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0676.03 33 0573 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
PUD
Planned Unit Development District
The purpose of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is to permit variations in uses, density and marketing under a single district in order to allow for flexibility and creativity for a site-specific, high-quality overall development of land that is not be possible through the standard application and minimum standards of the Land Development Ordinance. A Planned Unit Development District requires approval of a master plan by the Town Board of Commissioners that includes a set of standards which will apply to all specific development within the planned unit development. Upon approval of a master plan all subsequent reviews for the Planned Unit Development District shall be administrative reviews except as otherwise required in this appendix
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
63% 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
Fuquay Varina, NC • 27526
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Sun exposure
61/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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