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Rare 2.20± acre opportunity on Avent Ferry Road in rapidly growing Holly Springs! Perk approval for a 5-bedroom home is available, making this a great lot to build your luxury dream home. Zoned RR (Rural Residential), the property offers a broad range of permitted uses, including detached dwelling, cottage dwelling, veterinary clinic/hospital, and general agricultural uses. Additional uses may be permitted subject to applicable standards, including family care home, manufactured dwelling, bed & breakfast, animal boarding/kennel, civic or religious use, recreation, and other specialty uses. Price just adjusted to sell fast — great opportunity for a buyer looking for acreage and flexibility! Additional opportunities may be available through Conditional Zoning District approval, including child care center, outdoor entertainment, community support facility, K-12 school, campground, intensive agricultural uses, major utilities, large solar energy systems, and wireless telecommunications tower. Small solar energy systems are also permitted as an accessory use. Great opportunity for a luxury home, owner-user, investor, or developer looking for acreage in a rapidly growing Holly Springs location. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, development standards, utilities, access, septic/well suitability, and all required approvals.
Holly Glen, located between NC-55 and Avent Ferry Road, is a suburban and residential Holly Springs neighborhood with tree-lined streets and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the NC-55 and Holly Springs Road corridor, where local coffee counters, chef-driven dining rooms, and small-shop storefronts set a polished, weekday-to-weekend rhythm. Sidewalks connect cul-de-sacs to greenway segments and playgrounds, shaping a walk-and-roll routine. Homes lean toward late-20th-century and newer builds with tidy yards and front-porch streetscapes. Nearby lakes and trailheads add a nature-forward backdrop without feeling remote. Community life often orbits local staples like Pimiento Tea Room, Bombshell Beer Company, and the Holly Springs Cultural Center.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Cleared vegetation
Exterior features
2.2-acre cleared, vacant parcel
Lot dimensions approximately 186 x 538 x 182 x 511
Road frontage on city street / 2-lane and 4-lane public roads
Asphalt road surface
Publicly maintained road access
Short private driveway off Avent Ferry Road
Suitable for subdivision or investment
Home design
Zoning: RR (Rural Residential)
Construction
Unimproved land (no structures)
Utilities
Electricity available
Well water
Septic required (septic tank noted)
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Financial info
Property has been listed for investment/subdivision use
Other
Located in Wake County; postal code 27540
Directions: From Highway 55 heading south, turn right (southwest) onto Avent Ferry Road. After crossing Cass-Holt Road and the Holly Meadow Drive intersections, the property's short driveway is on the right.
Electricity and solar
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Beautifully set on 2.2 acres surrounded by nature and peaceful views, this hundred year old farmhouse will unfortunately need to be torn down and hauled away but can be replaced with up to a 5 bedroom home (septic permit in progress). An abundance of amenities at your fingertips including the new Rex hospital, shopping centers, chain and local dining, movie theater, Harris Lake nearby for boating/fishing and much more! Adjacent lot (1708 Avent Ferry) that is also currently for sale.
TMLS #2502210
May 11, 2023
Listing Removed
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Apr 19, 2023
Price Changed
$450,000
Mar 29, 2023
Listed
$600,000
TMLS #2497864
May 11, 2023
Listing Removed
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Apr 19, 2023
Price Changed
$1,237,865
Mar 3, 2023
Listed
$1,387,865
Public Records
Apr 11, 2014
Sold
$72,000
Public Records
May 9, 2011
Sold
$72,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,842 (+3.0%)
$288,000
2024
$1,788 (+18.6%)
$288,000
2023
$1,508 (+7.8%)
$288,000
2022
$1,398 (+2.7%)
$176,400 + $14,444
$190,844
2021
$1,361 (+1.7%)
$176,400 + $14,444
$190,844
2020
$1,339 (−14.7%)
$176,400 + $14,444
$190,844
2019
$1,569 (+8.7%)
$176,400 + $14,444
$190,844
2018
$1,443 (+5.5%)
$158,000 + $31,663
$189,663
2017
$1,369 (+2.1%)
$158,000 + $31,663
$189,663
2016
$1,341 (+5.6%)
$158,000 + $31,663
$189,663
2015
$1,270 (+5.5%)
$158,000 + $31,663
$189,663
2014
$1,204 (+7.0%)
$147,000 + $32,997
$179,997
2013
$1,125
$147,000 + $32,997
$179,997
2012
$1,125 (−39.6%)
$147,000 + $32,997
$179,997
2011
$1,862
$147,000 + $32,997
$179,997
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Stories
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Lot size
2.2 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Wake County
APN
0648.01 15 6062 000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Nov 2, 2023 • Final
Demolition
Demolish an existing farm house.
Demolition
Nov 6, 2015 • Final
Hvac changeout
Replace the heating and air conditioning system, including the heat pump and ductwork.
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
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
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Holly Springs, NC • 27540
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Holly Springs. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1712 Avent Ferry Rd
$459,493
$16K under list price of $475K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $327K to $515K.