* * * Up to $30K incentive with use of preferred lender - Through 10/31!! * * * There's an easy, welcoming feel to this English Country-elevation Garner home in Ballard Woods from the moment you arrive, right down to the smart door delivery center that keeps packages safe and out of the weather until you're ready for them. Step inside and the open floor plan lets the living room flow straight into the kitchen and cafe, with big windows pulling in natural light and giving the whole main level an easy, connected feel, whether it's a quiet weeknight or a house full of friends and guests. At the center of it all is the gourmet kitchen, anchored by a large island with plenty of counter space and a pantry just steps away, the kind of space that naturally becomes the gathering spot no matter what's on the menu. Slip through to the messy kitchen when it's time for real meal prep, keeping the main kitchen picture-perfect for company, and use the adjoining pocket office to keep work or school tasks out of the way of everyday life. Just off the main living space, the covered patio extends the good part of the day outdoors, whether that's morning coffee, an evening meal with friends, or simply unwinding after a long day with nowhere in particular to be, rain or shine. A first-floor bedroom with its own attached bathroom gives guests or visiting loved ones a comfortable, private space of their own, right on the main level where they don't have to navigate stairs to settle in for the night or start their morning. It's the kind of detail that makes hosting overnight guests feel effortless rather than like a compromise. Head upstairs and the owner's suite is a true retreat, with a spa-like super shower for a little daily indulgence, dual vanities so no one has to share counter space, and an expansive walk-in closet designed for real everyday storage. A large game room nearby offers room to spread out for movie nights, hobbies, or a second gathering space, and additional bedrooms round out the floor, giving everyone in the household a little more room to call their own, whether that's more room to spread out or guests who stay a while, no matter the day of the week. Beyond the front door, Ballard Woods places you close to the everyday charm of downtown Fuquay-Varina and downtown Lillington, so mornings stay simple, errands stay quick, and weekends stay open for whatever comes next. Come see this Garner home in person and picture your own life unfolding here, from busy weekday mornings to relaxed, easy weekends spent right at home, close to everything you need. * photos for representational purposes *
Ballard Woods is a community of new homes in Fuquay-Varina, NC, located at the corner of Ballard Road and US-401 in Harnett County. New Home Inc. is building twenty new homesites here, averaging about a half acre each, within the established Ballard Woods neighborhood. That means new construction in a setting that already grew in. The canopy is mature, the streets are settled, the landscaping has filled in, and the community pool and clubhouse are already in place. Buyers usually choose between a new house on raw ground or an older house under grown trees. Here you get both. Homes are New Home Inc.'s Signature Series, ranging from 1,800 to more than 3,200 square feet, with flexible layouts that include options for flex spaces, pocket offices, and first-floor bedrooms. Every New Home Inc. home is certified through Eco Select Energy and rated on the HERS Index by an independent energy rater. A home built to code scores 100. New Home Inc. homes average a HERS score of 66, roughly a third less energy than a code-built home, verified by third-party testing on the envelope and duct system before you get the keys. That means a house that holds its temperature and a power bill that does not swing every time the weather does. Commuting is straightforward. NCDOT completed Phase 1 of the Complete 540 project in 2024, extending the Triangle Expressway and adding an interchange at US-401. Ballard Woods sits on US-401, so reaching the expressway means heading north on the same road you live on. Downtown Raleigh and Research Triangle Park are both about forty-five minutes. Downtown Fuquay-Varina is thirteen minutes north, with restaurants, breweries, and Mineral Spring Park. Downtown Angier is thirteen minutes east and the Cape Fear River is ten minutes south. Schools are LaFayette Elementary, Harnett Central Middle, and Harnett Central High, all part of Harnett County Schools. Contact New Home Inc. to schedule a visit and walk the homesites.
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Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.
RA-30
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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.
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% 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
67% 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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Fuquay Varina, NC • 27526
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This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Fuquay Varina. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 77 Sunset Ridge Dr
$553,438
$3,738 over list price of $550K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $410K to $542K.