You'll swear you're in a tree house when you walk in and gaze out onto the expanse of woods. Fabulous area, close to SAS, Rex Hospital, Umstead Park, PNC Center and RDU. Convenient to I-40. Ride your bike to hop on the trails at the Reedy Creek entrance of Umstead, then head back to enjoy the seclusion of this unique, one-of-a-kind property. Medfield Estates is Raleigh and Cary's best kept secret.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$273Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Beatty• Triland Property
Bought with Jen De Haro• Better Homes & Gardens Real Es
MEDFIELD ESTATES! Gorgeous, Private Lot Creates True Nature Lover's Delight! Large Living/Dining Room Opens to Newly Refurbished Deck. Spiral Stairs to Lower Level with Family Room w/ Fireplace, Bedroom & Bath. Double Carport. Convenient Location - oh, so close to RTP, SAS & Umstead Park.
TMLS #2013796
Dec 3, 2015
Sold
$230,000
$115/sq ft
Dec 3, 2015
Sold
$230,000
$115/sq ft
Oct 29, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 30, 2015
Relisted
—
Sep 20, 2015
Relisted
—
Sep 20, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 2015
Contingent
—
Aug 12, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 6, 2015
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2015
Listed
$230,000
$115/sq ft
Jun 15, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 2015
Listed
$230,000
$115/sq ft
You'll swear you're in a tree house when you walk in and gaze out onto the expanse of woods. Fabulous area, close to SAS, Rex Hospital, Umstead Park, PNC Center and RDU. Convenient to I-40. Ride your bike to hop on the trails at the Reedy Creek entrance of Umstead, then head back to enjoy the seclusion of this unique, one-of-a-kind property. Medfield Estates is Raleigh and Cary's best kept secret.
TMLS #896839
May 8, 2007
Sold
$200,000
$100/sq ft
Mar 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Oct 30, 2006
Listed
$217,900
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 13, 2002
Sold
$164,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1987
Sold
$103,500
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,724 (+3.0%)
$195,000 + $227,726
$422,726
2024
$2,645 (+17.4%)
$195,000 + $227,726
$422,726
2023
$2,252 (+7.9%)
$195,000 + $227,726
$422,726
2022
$2,088 (+2.7%)
$138,000 + $148,283
$286,283
2021
$2,032 (+1.7%)
$138,000 + $148,283
$286,283
2020
$1,998 (+1.5%)
$138,000 + $148,283
$286,283
2019
$1,969 (+8.7%)
$138,000 + $148,283
$286,283
2018
$1,811 (+5.5%)
$108,000 + $130,668
$238,668
2017
$1,717 (+2.1%)
$108,000 + $130,668
$238,668
2016
$1,682 (+21.6%)
$108,000 + $130,668
$238,668
2015
$1,383 (+5.5%)
$108,000 + $130,668
$238,668
2014
$1,311 (+7.0%)
$66,000 + $130,262
$196,262
2013
$1,225
$66,000 + $130,262
$196,262
2012
$1,225
$66,000 + $130,262
$196,262
2011
$1,225
$66,000 + $130,262
$196,262
Tax history for 1709 Baker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,724 (+3.0%)
$195,000 + $227,726
$422,726
2024
$2,645 (+17.4%)
$195,000 + $227,726
$422,726
2023
$2,252 (+7.9%)
$195,000 + $227,726
$422,726
2022
$2,088 (+2.7%)
$138,000 + $148,283
$286,283
2021
$2,032 (+1.7%)
$138,000 + $148,283
$286,283
2020
$1,998 (+1.5%)
$138,000 + $148,283
$286,283
2019
$1,969 (+8.7%)
$138,000 + $148,283
$286,283
2018
$1,811 (+5.5%)
$108,000 + $130,668
$238,668
2017
$1,717 (+2.1%)
$108,000 + $130,668
$238,668
2016
$1,682 (+21.6%)
$108,000 + $130,668
$238,668
2015
$1,383 (+5.5%)
$108,000 + $130,668
$238,668
2014
$1,311 (+7.0%)
$66,000 + $130,262
$196,262
2013
$1,225
$66,000 + $130,262
$196,262
2012
$1,225
$66,000 + $130,262
$196,262
2011
$1,225
$66,000 + $130,262
$196,262
*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
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,280
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0774.06 38 0214 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R20
Residential-20 District
The R-20 districts are known as non-watershed residential districts. These districts allow a range of very-low to moderate-density residential development and various building forms, depending on the specific district. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed. Some nonresidential uses are permitted by-right; others are allowed only within designated activity centers and then only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Living/Dining Room Combination
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Has Basement
Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2000.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Property information
Living Area: 2,000
Above Grade Finished Area: 1202.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 798.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Lot Size Area: 0.53
Lot Size Dimensions: 114.6 x 200 x 114.6 x 194.93
Lot Size Square Feet: 23086.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-20
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1311.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Community Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Reedy Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Reedy Creek
High School: Wake - Athens Dr
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From I-40 head west on Hwy 54 , right on Trinity Road. Left on Arnold. Left on Baker. Home will be immediately on right. It's hard to see because it's nestled in the trees.
Latitude: 35.805667
Longitude: -78.753761
Postal Code: 27607
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Wake County
APN: 0774.06 38 0214 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Basement
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2015-12-03
Around this home
Schools
Reedy Creek Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Reedy Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Athens Drive High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
55% 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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Raleigh, NC • 27607
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$519,000 – $628,000
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