Private Retreat on a . 69-Acre Lot — No HOA or City Taxes! ; ; Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home perfectly positioned on a private, landscaped . 69-acre lot offering peaceful living without HOA dues or city taxes. Ideally located just 1 mile south of Wake Tech's Main Campus, near 540, and minutes from Downtown Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, and Garner, this home offers the best of both worlds—convenience and tranquility. Step inside to find thoughtful updates and classic charm, including stainless steel appliances, crown and chair molding, and a bright, welcoming layout. Relax or entertain outdoors in your private fenced backyard, featuring extensive decking, a serene pond, and a pergola over a stone patio—the perfect setting for gatherings or quiet evenings. Practicality meets comfort with a wired workshop and ample storage space. Major updates provide true peace of mind: New Roof (Nov 2023) Split HVAC System (2021) Water Heater (2022) Paved Driveway This home offers low-maintenance living, modern upgrades, and unmatched privacy in a highly convenient location—move-in ready and waiting for you to enjoy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Heather Donovan• Choice Residential Real Estate
Bought with Amy Seing• NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc.
LOCATION - Convenient to Downtown Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Fuquay, & Garner. 1 mile south of Wake Tech's Main Campus. Come home to a relaxing front porch and a gorgeous setting with a private fenced yard, extensive decking, pond w/ waterfall, Pergola draped in grape vines over a stone patio. Stainless Steel Appliances, Crown, and Chair Molding. Wired workshop and plenty of storage. NO HOA DUES & NO CITY TAXES! Sellers also giving $2,000 in Flooring Allowance!
Public Records
Jun 28, 2007
Sold
$180,000
$109/sq ft
TMLS #928962
Jun 28, 2007
Sold
$179,900
$109/sq ft
May 9, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2007
Listed
$178,900
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1996
Sold
$123,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 1986
Sold
$90,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,950 (+3.0%)
$90,000 + $256,693
$346,693
2024
$1,894 (+32.3%)
$90,000 + $256,693
$346,693
2023
$1,431 (+7.8%)
$90,000 + $256,693
$346,693
2022
$1,327 (+2.7%)
$65,000 + $160,948
$225,948
2021
$1,292 (+1.7%)
$65,000 + $160,948
$225,948
2020
$1,270 (+11.3%)
$65,000 + $160,948
$225,948
2019
$1,142 (+8.7%)
$65,000 + $160,948
$225,948
2018
$1,050 (+5.4%)
$60,000 + $122,325
$182,325
2017
$996 (−22.7%)
$60,000 + $122,325
$182,325
2016
$1,289 (+0.8%)
$60,000 + $122,325
$182,325
2015
$1,279 (+5.4%)
$60,000 + $122,325
$182,325
2014
$1,213 (+7.0%)
$60,000 + $121,337
$181,337
2013
$1,133
$60,000 + $121,337
$181,337
2012
$1,133
$60,000 + $121,337
$181,337
2011
$1,133
$60,000 + $121,337
$181,337
Tax history for 2029 Howson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,950 (+3.0%)
$90,000 + $256,693
$346,693
2024
$1,894 (+32.3%)
$90,000 + $256,693
$346,693
2023
$1,431 (+7.8%)
$90,000 + $256,693
$346,693
2022
$1,327 (+2.7%)
$65,000 + $160,948
$225,948
2021
$1,292 (+1.7%)
$65,000 + $160,948
$225,948
2020
$1,270 (+11.3%)
$65,000 + $160,948
$225,948
2019
$1,142 (+8.7%)
$65,000 + $160,948
$225,948
2018
$1,050 (+5.4%)
$60,000 + $122,325
$182,325
2017
$996 (−22.7%)
$60,000 + $122,325
$182,325
2016
$1,289 (+0.8%)
$60,000 + $122,325
$182,325
2015
$1,279 (+5.4%)
$60,000 + $122,325
$182,325
2014
$1,213 (+7.0%)
$60,000 + $121,337
$181,337
2013
$1,133
$60,000 + $121,337
$181,337
2012
$1,133
$60,000 + $121,337
$181,337
2011
$1,133
$60,000 + $121,337
$181,337
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,768
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0688.01 48 0647 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
RA
Research Applications District
The RA, Research Applications district is intended to: Accommodate research and research application activities as well as related manufacturing, business, and science activities that could benefit from location in or adjacent to, and a strong association with, the Research Triangle Park or other major center of research activity; Accommodate research facilities, pilot plants, prototype production facilities, and other manufacturing operations that require the continual or recurrent application of research knowledge and activity as an integral part of the manufacturing process; Ensure that such facilities are developed to help provide the district a campus or park like character that emphasizes natural characteristics and landscaping; and Encourage originality and flexibility in development, and to ensure that development is properly related to its site and to surrounding developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Senior
Manufacturing
Office
Medical office
Research & development
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Dec 28, 2021 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Room Information
Has Basement
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1657.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Other
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,657
Above Grade Finished Area: 1657.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.69
Lot Size Area: 0.69
Lot Size Square Feet: 30056.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1950.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Banks Road
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Herbert Akins Road
High School: Wake - Willow Spring
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: I-40 East to Lake Wheeler, exit turn right, cross 1010 Rd., Left Donnybrook Rd., Right Ransdell Rd., Right Howson or 401 South,Right on Ransdell, Left on Howson
Latitude: 35.641914
Longitude: -78.717139
Postal Code: 27603
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,768
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Wake County
APN: 0688.01 48 0647 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-12-17
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-09-27T04:29:56Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-11-07T21:51:13Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-11-17T16:59:16Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 380000.0
Around this home
Schools
Banks Road Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
Willow Spring High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
6/10
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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
65% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$407,000 – $493,000
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