Nestled on more than an acre just beyond Raleigh's city limits and minutes from Cary, this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home offers a rare blend of privacy, space, and convenience. Inside, a large living room provides a comfortable gathering space, while two of the bedrooms feature walk in closets along with ample storage throughout. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard that creates a private, peaceful retreat from everyday life. Toward the rear of the property sits a second fenced area, perfectly suited for a personal garden. The expansive deck is built to enjoy, with a secluded corner ideal for a hot tub or outdoor entertaining space. With room to spread out in every direction, this property gives you the canvas to build the outdoor lifestyle you have always wanted. Location is everything here. You are about 2 miles from Waverly Place in Cary for shopping and dining, roughly 6 miles from historic downtown Apex, and around 7 miles from Beaver Creek Commons. Outdoor lovers will appreciate Lake Johnson Park just 3 miles away, with trails, kayaking, and lake views. Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat, room to garden and entertain, or a convenient home base close to everything, this one checks every box. Welcome Home! Some photos have been virtually staged. Virtually staged images are identified as such.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
1.22 acresLot Size
$274Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kelsey Lyndoe• Keller Williams Pinehurst
East Cary, located between Downtown Cary and Walnut Street, is a residential and mixed-use Cary neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a rail-adjacent, small-town grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Academy Street and Chatham Street area, where patios, coffee counters, and local storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward mid-century ranches, updated cottages, and newer townhomes near the core. Bond Brothers Beer Company and The Cary Theater act as cultural anchors for evenings and weekends. The Downtown Cary Park adds a central green for concerts, play, and open-air lounging. Greenway links and pocket parks stitch the area into daily routines.
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Offer insights
7312 Holly Springs Rd · $430,000
$429K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $429K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
99 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Chandelier
Crown molding
Recessed lighting
Smart thermostat
Stone countertops
Walk-in closets
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stone countertops
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer hookup
Washer/Dryer included
Inside laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Wood
Heating & cooling
No conventional heating specified
Central air
Heat pump
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered front porch and deck
Fenced backyard
Private yard with garden
Storage structure
Rain gutters
Partially wooded lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single-story house
Board & batten and vertical siding
One-level living
Parking
Large driveway with two separate parking spaces carved out
Driveway and parking pad
Construction
Composition shingle roof
Built with board & batten and vertical siding
Storage structure on property
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank
Electricity connected
Cable available
HOA & community
No association
Electricity and solar
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Hard to find ranch single family home on 1.22 acre wooded lot. Property has a Raleigh address but is only 1 mile from Cary. 1570 heatedsq ft, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Updates: interior walls just painted March 2022, HVAC replaced in 2019, roof replaced 2014, vapor barrier installed in crawlspace March 2022 and new crawlspace insulation installed in March 2022. CLICK ON PHOTOS FOR FLOOR PLAN AND PICTURES ON CRAWLSPACE.
TMLS #2213303
Oct 18, 2018
Sold
$282,500
$180/sq ft
Oct 9, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2018
Contingent
—
Sep 5, 2018
Listed
$279,900
$178/sq ft
+14
Lovely 1572 sqft 3 bedroom/2bath RANCH on 1.22 fenced in acres less than 2 miles from Crossroads Shopping Center! No HOAs! Roof 2014-50yr shingles/new stained siding, new carpet, vinyl windows, newer kitchen & bath updates. When you enter the home the masonry FP and LR w/ vaulted ceiling greet you. Laminate flooring thru LR, DR, Kitchen & Kitchen nook. MB w/ new carpet & updated bath/shower. Sit on your tiered deck & enjoy the fenced in heavily landscaped yard w/ flowers/bushes. Mins from I40 & Hwy US1.
TMLS #1775778
Jan 23, 2012
Sold
$180,000
$115/sq ft
Jan 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2011
Listed
$189,900
$121/sq ft
TMLS #644002
Jan 14, 2003
Sold
$168,000
$107/sq ft
Dec 14, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2002
Listed
$169,900
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 9, 1984
Sold
$86,500
$55/sq ft
Public Records
May 9, 1984
Sold
$15,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,475 (+3.0%)
$160,000 + $223,813
$383,813
2024
$2,403 (+5.8%)
$160,000 + $223,813
$383,813
2023
$2,272 (+7.9%)
$160,000 + $223,813
$383,813
2022
$2,106 (+2.7%)
$128,000 + $160,774
$288,774
2021
$2,049 (+1.7%)
$128,000 + $160,774
$288,774
2020
$2,015 (−1.7%)
$128,000 + $160,774
$288,774
2019
$2,050 (+8.7%)
$128,000 + $160,774
$288,774
2018
$1,885 (+5.5%)
$128,000 + $120,552
$248,552
2017
$1,787 (+2.1%)
$128,000 + $120,552
$248,552
2016
$1,751 (+26.2%)
$128,000 + $120,552
$248,552
2015
$1,387 (+5.5%)
$128,000 + $120,552
$248,552
2014
$1,315 (+7.0%)
$86,000 + $110,883
$196,883
2013
$1,229 (+1.0%)
$86,000 + $110,883
$196,883
2012
$1,217
$86,000 + $108,896
$194,896
2011
$1,217
$86,000 + $108,896
$194,896
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.22 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,572
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,572
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0771.01 49 4530 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
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
58% 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
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Raleigh. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 7312 Holly Springs Rd
$422,636
$7,364 under list price of $430K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $465K to $695K.