Welcome to the peaceful Meadow Stream Hills community of Willow Spring. Nestled on nearly an acre, this well-maintained home welcomes you with a charming wrap-around porch and offers convenient one-story living with an additional bonus room upstairs. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting living area featuring 3-year-old LVP flooring, cathedral ceilings, and abundant natural light. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen, complete with granite countertops. Enjoy relaxing with a book or watching TV on the screened-in porch just off the kitchen. This 3-bedroom home includes a spacious primary suite that serves as a private retreat with its own full ensuite bath. The upstairs bonus room provides exceptional flexibility ideal for guests, a home office, gym, playroom, or more. Step outside to a beautiful backyard designed for entertaining. Gather on the gorgeous stone patio for fun cook-outs or cozy evenings around the gas firepit with just the flick of a switch. A convenient storage shed offers space for your mower and outdoor equipment. Experience peaceful living in a great location without the restrictions of an HOA.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
0.84 acresLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kristy Buschhorn• Relevate Real Estate Inc.
Listed by Devin Barnes• Relevate Real Estate Inc.
Bought with Brittney Lee• Avenue Properties INC
Bought with Sydni Bass Heiser• Avenue Properties INC
Sip lemonade on your wrap around porch, stretch out and read a book on the screened in porch, tool around on your car in your oversized garage and invite friends to gather around a firepit in the evenings. You have lots of options and room to enjoy the easy life. Wrap around porch, large lot, no homeowners fees, low county taxes, new roof, new gutters, new flooring, freshly painted, and it comes with a home warranty. Beautiful inside & out. Check out photos & 3D tour. Willow Springs Elementary!
TMLS #855732
Jul 19, 2006
Sold
$186,900
$88/sq ft
Mar 30, 2006
Listed
$183,900
$86/sq ft
Great floorplan w/ huge master suite, cathedral ceilings, large open kitchen with nook, screened porch with wrap around porch, deck with breezeway to garage and approx. 300 sq ft of unfinished walk up bonus room. A Real Showstopper!!! Meadow Stream Hills S/D
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,623 (+3.0%)
$90,000 + $317,010
$407,010
2024
$2,548 (+21.3%)
$90,000 + $317,010
$407,010
2023
$2,099 (+7.9%)
$90,000 + $317,010
$407,010
2022
$1,946 (+2.7%)
$28,000 + $238,702
$266,702
2021
$1,894 (+1.7%)
$28,000 + $238,702
$266,702
2020
$1,863 (−0.2%)
$28,000 + $238,702
$266,702
2019
$1,867 (+13.6%)
$28,000 + $238,702
$266,702
2018
$1,643 (+5.5%)
$35,000 + $191,191
$226,191
2017
$1,558 (+2.1%)
$35,000 + $181,313
$216,313
2016
$1,526 (+4.0%)
$35,000 + $181,313
$216,313
2015
$1,468 (+5.5%)
$35,000 + $181,313
$216,313
2014
$1,391 (+7.0%)
$28,000 + $180,507
$208,507
2013
$1,300
$28,000 + $180,507
$208,507
2012
$1,300 (+2.2%)
$28,000 + $180,507
$208,507
2011
$1,272
$28,000 + $175,923
$203,923
Tax history for 1705 Shell Cracker Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,623 (+3.0%)
$90,000 + $317,010
$407,010
2024
$2,548 (+21.3%)
$90,000 + $317,010
$407,010
2023
$2,099 (+7.9%)
$90,000 + $317,010
$407,010
2022
$1,946 (+2.7%)
$28,000 + $238,702
$266,702
2021
$1,894 (+1.7%)
$28,000 + $238,702
$266,702
2020
$1,863 (−0.2%)
$28,000 + $238,702
$266,702
2019
$1,867 (+13.6%)
$28,000 + $238,702
$266,702
2018
$1,643 (+5.5%)
$35,000 + $191,191
$226,191
2017
$1,558 (+2.1%)
$35,000 + $181,313
$216,313
2016
$1,526 (+4.0%)
$35,000 + $181,313
$216,313
2015
$1,468 (+5.5%)
$35,000 + $181,313
$216,313
2014
$1,391 (+7.0%)
$28,000 + $180,507
$208,507
2013
$1,300
$28,000 + $180,507
$208,507
2012
$1,300 (+2.2%)
$28,000 + $180,507
$208,507
2011
$1,272
$28,000 + $175,923
$203,923
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.84 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
2,142
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0696.03 14 6490 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
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Storage
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 2,128
Above Grade Finished Area: 2128.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.84
Lot Size Area: 0.84
Lot Size Square Feet: 36590.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2623.24
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Community Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Willow Springs
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Herbert Akins Road
High School: Wake - Willow Spring
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: US-401N/N Main St, take NC 42 E to Panther Lake Rd, turn left onto John Adams Rd, turn left at the 1st cross street onto Old Stage Rd, turn right onto Shell Cracker Dr, home on the left.
Latitude: 35.575167
Longitude: -78.691617
Postal Code: 27592
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,142
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Wake County
APN: 0696.03 14 6490 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
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Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-12-11
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-11-15T00:01:15Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-11-14T20:55:01Z
Around this home
Schools
Willow Springs Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi
8/10
Willow Spring High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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
60% 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
Willow Spring, NC • 27592
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$407,000 – $493,000
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