Welcome home to Swift Ridge Garden House, a lovingly maintained one-owner home nestled on 1.29 unrestricted acres just outside Cary in unincorporated Raleigh. NO HOA, NO restrictions, just open space to breathe. From the moment you walk in, the charm is evident: built-in bookcases surround the brick fireplace, creating a warm, inviting living space that feels like home from day one. The bright, open kitchen, freshly updated in 2025 flows seamlessly out to the back patio, making it easy to cook, gather, and entertain. Step outside and discover a true backyard oasis, carefully curated over the years largely with the help of Campbell Road Nursery. Extensive, mature landscaping, a wildflower garden and a peony garden surround a brick patio with covered outdoor kitchen (tile counter, grill, storage), a hot tub, and a deck rebuilt in 2023. Truly the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening gatherings around the outdoor fire pit. Garden lovers will appreciate the greenhouse with rain barrel and electrical, while the fenced yard, locked iron gates with drive-through access, offer privacy and peace of mind. Additional highlights include a detached garage with its own kitchenette, sink and water heater, ideal for a workshop, hobby space, or extra storage. Plus a vinyl-sided storage building, a dog lot with kennel access, and a long list of major updates. Minutes from Crossroads, WakeMed Cary, RDU and downtown Raleigh, 5109 Swift Ridge Rd offers the rare combination of privacy, land, and convenience. A true one-of-a-kind property ready for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
1.29 acresLot Size
$350Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by L.Michelle Phillips• Keller Williams Realty Cary
Bought with Emily Lovin• Real Broker, LLC - Carolina Collective Realty
Est. $2,410 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5109 Swift Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10188832
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
$570,000
$350/sq ft
Aug 29, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 30, 2026
Listed
$524,900
$322/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 25, 1983
Sold
$60,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 25, 1982
Sold
$14,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,792 (+3.0%)
$200,000 + $233,406
$433,406
2024
$2,711 (+17.5%)
$200,000 + $233,406
$433,406
2023
$2,308 (+7.9%)
$200,000 + $233,406
$433,406
2022
$2,139 (+2.7%)
$128,000 + $165,472
$293,472
2021
$2,082 (+1.7%)
$128,000 + $165,472
$293,472
2020
$2,048 (−3.8%)
$128,000 + $165,472
$293,472
2019
$2,129 (+8.7%)
$128,000 + $165,472
$293,472
2018
$1,958 (+6.7%)
$128,000 + $130,201
$258,201
2017
$1,835 (+2.1%)
$128,000 + $127,224
$255,224
2016
$1,797 (+22.2%)
$128,000 + $127,224
$255,224
2015
$1,471 (+5.4%)
$128,000 + $127,224
$255,224
2014
$1,395 (+7.0%)
$86,000 + $122,983
$208,983
2013
$1,303
$86,000 + $122,983
$208,983
2012
$1,303
$86,000 + $122,983
$208,983
2011
$1,303
$86,000 + $122,983
$208,983
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.29 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
1,543
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0772.03 40 7604 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-40W
WATERSHED PROTECTION OVERLAY
Residential-40 Watershed District
The R-40W zoning districts are known as residential watershed districts. These districts allow very-low-density residential development in the form of single-family detached dwellings and duplexes. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed, but generally only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Zone overlays
FUTURE Swift Creek Watershed District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, On Street, Outside, Parking Lot, Private, Storage, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Trash Compactor, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Laminate Counters, Natural Woodwork, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wired for Data
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Propane, Raised Hearth
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Gate, Split Rail, Wood, Wrought Iron
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Spa: Yes
Spa Features: Above Ground, Heated, Private
Property information
Living Area: 1,630
Above Grade Finished Area: 1630.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Direction Faces: South
Levels: One and One Half
Other Structures: Garage(s), Greenhouse, Kennel/Dog Run, Outdoor Kitchen, Shed(s), Workshop
Land Information
Horse: No
Vegetation: Grassed, Partially Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.29
Lot Size Area: 1.29
Lot Size Square Feet: 56192.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: No
Zoning: R-40W
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2792.06
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Community Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Fireplace Insert, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From I-440 / Jones Franklin Road-Take Jones Franklin Road south. Continue toward Tryon Road. Turn left onto Tryon Road. Continue west toward Holly Springs Road. Turn left onto Holly Springs Road. Turn left onto Swift Ridge Road. Follow Swift Ridge Road to 5109. From I-40 / Gorman Street-Take Gorman Street south toward Tryon Road. Continue to Tryon Road and turn right/west. Continue on Tryon Road toward Holly Springs Road. Turn left onto Holly Springs Road. Continue on Holly Springs Road. Turn left onto Swift Ridge Road. Continue on Swift Ridge Road to 5109 Swift Ridge Road.
Latitude: 35.729748
Longitude: -78.748302
Postal Code: 27606
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,543
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 1.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Wake County
APN: 0772.03 40 7604 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-09-30
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-08-27T10:22:17Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-08-27T13:21:30Z
Around this home
Schools
Swift Creek Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Dillard Drive Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Athens Drive High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
8/10
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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 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
57% 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 • 27606
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Raleigh. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$500,000 – $605,000
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