This lovely 2 story home is situated beautifully on a . 71 acre, nicely landscaped, wooded lot. Gorgeous front porch. Bright eat-in kitchen w/ stainless steel appliance, glass tile backsplash, granite, spacious pantry. Hardwoods & wood burning fireplace in family room. Vaulted ceilings and walk-in closet create a lovely owners retreat. The deck overlooks a flat spacious backyard for play with plenty of privacy. The property also conveys a storage shed. Conveniently located btwn Raleigh & Fuquay-Varina.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Toni Pleasants• KW Realty Platinum
Bought with Steve Casselman• Austin Banks Real Estate Compa
This elegant 2 story is situated beautifully on a . 71 acre wooded lot. Conveniently located between Raleigh and Fuquay-Varina. Bright eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliance and glass tile backsplash. Hardwoods and wood burning fireplace in family room. Vaulted ceilings and walk-in closet create a lovely owners retreat. 2 additional bedrooms up. The deck overlooks a flat spacious backyard for play with plenty of privacy. The property also convey's a storage shed. Well maintained and appointed!
TMLS #2084930
Oct 3, 2016
Sold
$187,000
$114/sq ft
Oct 3, 2016
Sold
$187,000
$114/sq ft
Aug 29, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 17, 2016
Listed
$185,000
$113/sq ft
Aug 17, 2016
Listed
$185,000
$113/sq ft
+19
GORGEOUS bright open floor plan with upgrades galore on . 71 acre lot! Features a custom designer kitchen with granite, subway glass tile back splash and Stainless Steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood flooring; NEW plush carpet & designer paint. AWESOME master suite with cathedral ceiling, granite, double vanities and Walk in Closet. HUGE deck overlooking private yard that backs to trees. Minutes to Fuquay-Varina restaurants and shopping. Move in and enjoy!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,196 (+3.0%)
$90,000 + $250,275
$340,275
2024
$2,133 (+36.3%)
$90,000 + $250,275
$340,275
2023
$1,565 (+7.9%)
$90,000 + $250,275
$340,275
2022
$1,451 (+2.7%)
$35,000 + $163,109
$198,109
2021
$1,412 (+1.7%)
$35,000 + $163,109
$198,109
2020
$1,389 (+15.7%)
$35,000 + $163,109
$198,109
2019
$1,201 (+8.7%)
$35,000 + $163,109
$198,109
2018
$1,105 (+5.4%)
$32,000 + $112,557
$144,557
2017
$1,048 (+2.1%)
$32,000 + $112,557
$144,557
2016
$1,026 (+0.8%)
$32,000 + $112,557
$144,557
2015
$1,018 (+5.5%)
$32,000 + $112,557
$144,557
2014
$965 (+6.9%)
$30,000 + $113,702
$143,702
2013
$902
$30,000 + $113,702
$143,702
2012
$902
$30,000 + $113,702
$143,702
2011
$902
$30,000 + $113,702
$143,702
Tax history for 1542 Middle Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,196 (+3.0%)
$90,000 + $250,275
$340,275
2024
$2,133 (+36.3%)
$90,000 + $250,275
$340,275
2023
$1,565 (+7.9%)
$90,000 + $250,275
$340,275
2022
$1,451 (+2.7%)
$35,000 + $163,109
$198,109
2021
$1,412 (+1.7%)
$35,000 + $163,109
$198,109
2020
$1,389 (+15.7%)
$35,000 + $163,109
$198,109
2019
$1,201 (+8.7%)
$35,000 + $163,109
$198,109
2018
$1,105 (+5.4%)
$32,000 + $112,557
$144,557
2017
$1,048 (+2.1%)
$32,000 + $112,557
$144,557
2016
$1,026 (+0.8%)
$32,000 + $112,557
$144,557
2015
$1,018 (+5.5%)
$32,000 + $112,557
$144,557
2014
$965 (+6.9%)
$30,000 + $113,702
$143,702
2013
$902
$30,000 + $113,702
$143,702
2012
$902
$30,000 + $113,702
$143,702
2011
$902
$30,000 + $113,702
$143,702
*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
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.71 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,612
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0697.01 16 5627 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1635.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1635.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.71
Lot Size Area: 0.71
Lot Size Dimensions: see GIS
Lot Size Square Feet: 30927.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1412.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Name: Sentry Management
Association Fee: 81.4
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Willow Springs
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Fuquay Varina
High School: Wake - Fuquay Varina
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Fuquay-Varina turn right on NC42/55, left on NC 42, turn left on Johnny Baker, left on Bridgemont Ln, right on Middle Ridge Home on Left. From Raleigh 401 South turn left on Old Stage Rd. right on Eric St, right on Walnut Glen left Middle Ridge
Latitude: 35.608823
Longitude: -78.692088
Postal Code: 27592
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,612
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Wake County
APN: 0697.01 16 5627 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026