Oasis in the City! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath beauty is 0.69 acres of incredible landscaping totaling nearly 100k: hundreds of plants, raised mulch beds, water drainage, composting piles, and wood-chipped paths. Plantings include Japanese Maples, Elephant Ears, Rhododendron, Agave, Azalea, Hydrangea, Carex, Daylily, Lycoris, and so much more! Home has fresh paint throughout (minus the wallpapered kitchen) and two renovated full baths upstairs. Easy access to 401/42/40, is 15 minutes to White Oak and all amenities, and just 20 minutes to downtown Raleigh! The landscaping, fully fenced backyard(3 of 4 sides new in 2016), large turn-around driveway, and new (inspected & permitted) 480 sq ft deck make this home is an outdoor lover's dream. Current owner installed new windows(2014), new HVAC(2018), water heater(2020), garage door(2017), roof+gutters+gutter helmets(2018), and laminate flooring (upstairs 2014). A few final touches can make this your dream home. .. welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Myron Gwyn• Oak Strong Realty, LLC
Bought with Yandry Mastromihalis• eXp Realty, LLC - C
SERENE SETTING FOR A GREAT TWO STORY TRADITIONAL, WITH AN OLD FASHION FRONT PORCH, LARGE GREAT ROOM WITH COZY FIREPLACE, FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH TRAY CEILING, NOTE LOT SIZE, SECURITY SYSTEM, 12 MIN. TO GREAT SHOPPING.
TMLS #1906704
Sep 30, 2013
Sold
$168,000
$108/sq ft
Sep 4, 2013
Contingent
—
Aug 16, 2013
Listed
$175,000
$112/sq ft
+18
If you want a PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED AND UPDATED home in a setting of peaceful natural beauty, horse farms and sought after schools, yet 15 minutes from Downtown Raleigh, then HURRY to see this one! Super condition and priced to sell!
Public Records
May 5, 2000
Sold
$145,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1993
Sold
$109,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,365 (+3.0%)
$100,000 + $266,671
$366,671
2024
$2,297 (+29.2%)
$100,000 + $266,671
$366,671
2023
$1,778 (+7.9%)
$100,000 + $266,671
$366,671
2022
$1,649 (+2.7%)
$52,000 + $173,501
$225,501
2021
$1,605 (+1.7%)
$52,000 + $173,501
$225,501
2020
$1,578 (+14.9%)
$52,000 + $173,501
$225,501
2019
$1,374 (+8.7%)
$52,000 + $169,208
$221,208
2018
$1,264 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $125,747
$165,747
2017
$1,198 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $125,747
$165,747
2016
$1,174 (−3.2%)
$40,000 + $125,747
$165,747
2015
$1,213 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $125,747
$165,747
2014
$1,150 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $131,868
$171,868
2013
$1,075
$40,000 + $131,868
$171,868
2012
$1,075
$40,000 + $131,868
$171,868
2011
$1,075
$40,000 + $131,868
$171,868
Tax history for 521 S Meadow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,365 (+3.0%)
$100,000 + $266,671
$366,671
2024
$2,297 (+29.2%)
$100,000 + $266,671
$366,671
2023
$1,778 (+7.9%)
$100,000 + $266,671
$366,671
2022
$1,649 (+2.7%)
$52,000 + $173,501
$225,501
2021
$1,605 (+1.7%)
$52,000 + $173,501
$225,501
2020
$1,578 (+14.9%)
$52,000 + $173,501
$225,501
2019
$1,374 (+8.7%)
$52,000 + $169,208
$221,208
2018
$1,264 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $125,747
$165,747
2017
$1,198 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $125,747
$165,747
2016
$1,174 (−3.2%)
$40,000 + $125,747
$165,747
2015
$1,213 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $125,747
$165,747
2014
$1,150 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $131,868
$171,868
2013
$1,075
$40,000 + $131,868
$171,868
2012
$1,075
$40,000 + $131,868
$171,868
2011
$1,075
$40,000 + $131,868
$171,868
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,558
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1608.03 41 6352 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Jan 27, 2020 • Final
Residential - accessory building
Obtain a permit for an existing shed with electrical service.
ADU
Electrical
Nov 14, 2019 • Final
Residential deck
Construct a deck addition to an existing deck.
Addition
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Softener
Directions: From highway 50 South out of Garner. Turn right onto Ten Ten Rd and the left onto Saul Rd. Turn right onto South Meadow Rd and the home will be on your right.
Latitude: 35.621539
Longitude: -78.647839
Postal Code: 27603
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Community Information
Community Features: None
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,558
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Wake County
APN: 1608.03 41 6352 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Hall, Lower Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-03-25
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-03-03T15:24:05Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-03-03T08:15:04Z
Around this home
Schools
Rand Road Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
North Garner Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
3/10
South Garner High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
7/10
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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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
66% 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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Estimated sale price
$383,000 – $464,000
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