Experience the perfect blend of country living and city convenience in this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled on 0.55 acres in a secluded part of Raleigh. With 1,360 sq. ft. of well-designed space, this home offers a peaceful retreat while keeping you close to everything the city has to offer. Enjoy the serenity of a spacious lot, perfect for outdoor relaxation, gardening, or entertaining. If you're looking for a private escape without sacrificing convenience, this home is a must-see!
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Ron Freeman• Mark Spain Real Estate
Bought with Nataly Castellano Portillo• Real Broker, LLC
Lot 13 - The 'Phyllis' Plan Features a Large Covered Front Porch, Spacious Family Room, Roomy Kitchen With a Breakfast Area, and Huge 18 X 15 Master Suite With a Walk-In Closet! * * Sq Ft & Rm Sizes Per Plans & Specs * *
Public Records
Sep 20, 2016
Sold
$155,000
$114/sq ft
TMLS #2082878
Sep 20, 2016
Sold
$154,900
$114/sq ft
Aug 7, 2016
Pending
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Aug 4, 2016
Listed
$154,900
$114/sq ft
+19
GREAT SPLIT BEDROOM HOME in a awesome School district and Location. This home has been updated with many new updates such as NEW BATHROOM COUNTERTOPS, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES, NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, NEW PAINT THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE HOUSE and NEW DOOR HARDWARE. You must see to APPRECIATE.
TMLS #1867641
May 22, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 20, 2013
Price Changed
$129,900
$96/sq ft
Jan 5, 2013
Listed
$134,900
$99/sq ft
TMLS #950427
Nov 30, 2007
Sold
$129,000
$95/sq ft
Nov 16, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 13, 2007
Listed
$129,900
$96/sq ft
TMLS #934604
Aug 3, 2007
Sold
$107,000
$79/sq ft
Jun 5, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 25, 2007
Listed
$120,000
$88/sq ft
TMLS #853117
Sep 15, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Mar 16, 2006
Listed
$119,900
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 2002
Sold
$105,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,584 (−1.6%)
$55,440 + $198,010
$253,450
2025
$1,609 (+22.8%)
$55,440 + $198,010
$253,450
2024
$1,310 (+3.2%)
$36,430 + $125,350
$161,780
2023
$1,270 (−3.1%)
$36,430 + $125,350
$161,780
2022
$1,310 (+1.5%)
$36,430 + $125,350
$161,780
2021
$1,291 (−3.6%)
$36,430 + $122,910
$159,340
2020
$1,338 (+2.4%)
$36,430 + $122,910
$159,340
2019
$1,307 (+34.4%)
$36,430 + $122,910
$159,340
2018
$972
$26,140 + $89,580
$115,720
2017
$972 (+3.3%)
$26,140 + $89,580
$115,720
2016
$941
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
2014
$941
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
2013
$942 (+2.4%)
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
2012
$919
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
2011
$919
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
Tax history for 2021 Messer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,584 (−1.6%)
$55,440 + $198,010
$253,450
2025
$1,609 (+22.8%)
$55,440 + $198,010
$253,450
2024
$1,310 (+3.2%)
$36,430 + $125,350
$161,780
2023
$1,270 (−3.1%)
$36,430 + $125,350
$161,780
2022
$1,310 (+1.5%)
$36,430 + $125,350
$161,780
2021
$1,291 (−3.6%)
$36,430 + $122,910
$159,340
2020
$1,338 (+2.4%)
$36,430 + $122,910
$159,340
2019
$1,307 (+34.4%)
$36,430 + $122,910
$159,340
2018
$972
$26,140 + $89,580
$115,720
2017
$972 (+3.3%)
$26,140 + $89,580
$115,720
2016
$941
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
2014
$941
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
2013
$942 (+2.4%)
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
2012
$919
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
2011
$919
$26,140 + $85,950
$112,090
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
1,349
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnston County
APN
13M99032L
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
AR
Agricultural-Residential District
The agricultural-residential district (AR) is intended to encourage the continuance of agricultural uses as well as to ensure that residential development will occur at sufficient densities to provide for a range of housing opportunities throughout the county. Further, it is the intention of the regulations of this district to ensure that residential development having access and connecting to public water and sanitary sewer systems will occur within a healthful environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1360.0
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Roof: Composition
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1360.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.55
Lot Size Area: 0.55
Lot Size Square Feet: 23958.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1310.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Johnston - Dixon Road
Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - McGees Crossroads
High School: Johnston - W Johnston
Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: From I 40 E take exit 312 and turn right onto 42 HWY towards Fuquay Varina, go approx. 5 miles and take a left onto Rock Service Station Road, go 1 mile and take a left onto Messer Rd and home will be down on the left.
Latitude: 35.579057
Longitude: -78.629163
Postal Code: 27603
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,349
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Johnston County
APN: 13M99032L
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-04-04
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-02-27T22:24:51Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-02-24T15:05:19Z
Around this home
Schools
Dixon Road Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
9/10
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
9/10
West Johnston High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
4/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
62% 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
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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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Estimated sale price
$295,000 – $357,000
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