Attention Investors and Homebuyers! Here is your chance to own a charming ranch-style home in the desirable northwest Raleigh, nestled in the 27613-zip code. Located at 8505 Ray Road, this property is easily accessible via a short unpaved road next to 8509 Ray Road. A directional sign on Ray Road will guide you to this exceptional home. Property Highlights: Newly Renovated: This home has been meticulously updated both inside and out. Spacious Layout: Featuring 1 large master bedroom with two walk-in closets, 1 bathroom, a cozy living room, a versatile flex room, and a kitchen with an inviting eat-in dining area. Ample Space: Situated on a . 50-acre lot, this property offers plenty of space and the potential to be divided into additional lots for new homes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by Gregory Clanton• Gregory Clanton Real Estate & Investment Group LLC
FAMILY ROOM COULD BE 3RD BEDROOM IF YOU ADD A CLOSET! THIN CROWN MOLDING IN LIVING ROOM-DINING ROOM IS OPEN TO KITCHEN-JACUZZI TUB W/ 6-JETS-CERAMIC TILE SURROUND-2 WATER HEATERS-TV CUBBY IN MASTER BEDROOM-HUGE WALK IN CLOSET IN MASTER-WASHER & DRYER CONN IN FAMILY ROOM W/ WATER HTR. BEING SOLD 'AS IS'--CONDITION OF SYSTEMS ARE UNKNOWN-SUGGEST HOME INSPECTION TO PROTECT BUYERS.
Public Records
Aug 30, 2024
Sold
$115,000
$117/sq ft
TMLS #1827678
Jun 5, 2012
Sold
$28,000
$29/sq ft
Mar 26, 2012
Listed
$39,900
$41/sq ft
Dirt for Sale. Half Acre Lot with Uninhabitable Home on Property. Septic System Failed and Was Unable to be Repaired or Replaced w/ New System as Lot Did not Perk. Potential to Hook Into City Water/Sewer. Home is Not Safe to Enter.
Public Records
Sep 29, 1981
Sold
$8,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$537 (+3.0%)
$84,000 + $108,492
$192,492
2024
$522 (+4.5%)
$84,000
2023
$499 (+8.0%)
$84,000
2022
$462 (+2.8%)
$64,000
2021
$450 (+1.7%)
$64,000
2020
$442 (+0.9%)
$64,000
2019
$438 (+8.8%)
$64,000
2018
$403 (+5.5%)
$52,000 + $1,646
$53,646
2017
$381 (+2.3%)
$52,000 + $1,646
$53,646
2016
$373 (−44.5%)
$52,000 + $1,646
$53,646
2015
$672 (+5.5%)
$52,000 + $1,646
$53,646
2014
$637 (+6.8%)
$60,000 + $33,910
$93,910
2013
$597
$60,000 + $33,910
$93,910
2012
$597
$60,000 + $33,910
$93,910
2011
$597
$60,000 + $33,910
$93,910
Tax history for 8505 Ray Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$537 (+3.0%)
$84,000 + $108,492
$192,492
2024
$522 (+4.5%)
$84,000
2023
$499 (+8.0%)
$84,000
2022
$462 (+2.8%)
$64,000
2021
$450 (+1.7%)
$64,000
2020
$442 (+0.9%)
$64,000
2019
$438 (+8.8%)
$64,000
2018
$403 (+5.5%)
$52,000 + $1,646
$53,646
2017
$381 (+2.3%)
$52,000 + $1,646
$53,646
2016
$373 (−44.5%)
$52,000 + $1,646
$53,646
2015
$672 (+5.5%)
$52,000 + $1,646
$53,646
2014
$637 (+6.8%)
$60,000 + $33,910
$93,910
2013
$597
$60,000 + $33,910
$93,910
2012
$597
$60,000 + $33,910
$93,910
2011
$597
$60,000 + $33,910
$93,910
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0788.20 81 1811 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Nov 14, 2029 • Active
Wastewater abandonment
Abandon a septic tank.
Demolition
Jan 22, 2025 • Final
Dsinsp - electrical (residential) - new service/install
Update the electrical meter to a new main breaker and replace the interior electrical panel. Replace all outlets and install ground fault circuit interrupter protection in the kitchen, laundry area, and bathroom. Install arc-fault circuit breakers for lighting and outlet circuits as required.
Electrical
Electric meter
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Total: 10
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type
Building Area Total: 980.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom
Above Grade Finished Area: 980.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 521.64
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Barton Pond
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Leesville Road
High School: Wake - Leesville Road
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: I-540 West (Exit 9) Take Creedmoor Road to Baileywick Road, Right on Baileywick Rd, Right on Strickland Road, Left on Ray Road, Right on Gravel Road Beside 8509 Ray Road, House is the first on the Left.
Latitude: 35.897773
Longitude: -78.7025
Postal Code: 27613
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Wake County
APN: 0788.20 81 1811 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-07-08
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-06-16T22:12:26Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-06-16T22:12:26Z
Around this home
Schools
Barton Pond Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Leesville Road Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Leesville Road High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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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
49% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$327,000 – $396,000
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