* * * Up to $30K incentive with use of preferred lender - Through 10/31!! * * * There's a presence to this Georgian-style Apex home in Ballard Woods that hits you the moment you pull up, thanks to a double-stacked porch design that gives the whole facade real curb appeal. A smart door delivery center out front keeps packages safe and out of the weather until you're ready for them. Walk through the foyer and you're greeted by a double pocket office just inside, light-filled and ready to become two separate work-from-home setups, a homework station, or whatever the household needs on any given day, without anyone having to share a desk. The gourmet kitchen anchors the main living space, built around an oversized island with seating on three sides, perfect for morning coffee, homework help, or catching up with the people you love after a long day. The cafe just beyond offers plenty of room for everyday dining, while the exclusive messy kitchen keeps the main kitchen looking picture-perfect, with room for an extra sink tucked just out of sight. The walk-in power pantry sits close by for easy restocking, and a big box overflow room under the stairs means bulk trips to the store never have to become a storage problem or clutter up the rest of the house. Tucked behind the family room, a first-floor guest suite gives visiting family or friends a private, comfortable space of their own, away from the main flow of the home and quiet enough for a good night's sleep. Near the garage, the family entry keeps everyday life organized with a double drop zone for shoes, bags, and everything else that comes in and out the door on a normal week. Outside, the covered patio extends the living space into the outdoors, made for slow mornings and relaxed evenings, rain or shine, and the fenced yard adds even more room to spread out, whether that's morning coffee, an evening cookout, or just a little extra privacy. Head upstairs and the owner's suite is a true retreat, centered on a spa-like super shower designed for a little daily indulgence at the start or end of every day. The second floor also features a game room, perfect for movie nights or weekend hangouts, along with additional bedrooms and a hall bath for the rest of the household. In this Georgian elevation, the game room even opens onto the double-stacked front porch, giving the upstairs its own private outdoor moment. Beyond the front door, Ballard Woods places you close to the everyday charm of downtown Fuquay-Varina and downtown Lillington, so mornings stay simple and weekends stay open for whatever comes next. Come see this Apex home in person and picture your own life unfolding here, from busy weekday mornings to unhurried weekends at home. * Photos of staged home 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.
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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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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 97 Sunset Ridge Dr
$522,089
$2,389 over list price of $520K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $410K to $542K.