Welcome to 2005 Messer Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, a charming single-family home offering comfort and space. This inviting brick residence, built in 1978, features 1,112 square feet of living space with one bathroom and a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The property sits on a generous 1.35-acre lot, providing ample outdoor space for enjoyment and possibilities. Step inside to discover a well-maintained interior with forced air heating to keep you comfortable year-round. Outside, you'll appreciate the convenience of a private garage for parking and storage. This conventional-style home offers a peaceful retreat while still being within reach of Raleigh's vibrant amenities.
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.35 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,126
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1606.04 95 4962 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-30
Residential-30 District
The R-30 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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Garage
Parking Total: 6
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Building Area Total: 1138.0
Structure Type: Other
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Other
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,138
Above Grade Finished Area: 1138.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Garage(s), Outbuilding
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.35
Lot Size Area: 1.35
Lot Size Square Feet: 58806.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1468.44
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Vance
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - North Garner
High School: Wake - Garner
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Follow US-401 S, Old Stage Rd and Rock Service Station Rd to Messer Rd 27 min (15.7 mi) Turn left onto Messer Rd
Latitude: 35.579182
Longitude: -78.631854
Postal Code: 27603
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,126
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Wake County
APN: 1606.04 95 4962 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-10-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-08-15T16:12:42Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-06-09T14:55:30Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-08-14T14:11:49Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 299990.0
Around this home
Schools
Vance Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
North Garner Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.6mi
3/10
Garner High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
64% 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
Raleigh, NC • 27603
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$307,000 – $372,000
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