Gorgeous hard to find 6 acre property with pond!! Transitional 4 br home with bonus, 2 car side load garage. Family room with vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace and built-ins. Family Room opens to the kitchen with vaulted breakfast room. Lots of light and beautiful view of stocked pond. Spacious first floor master bedroom & bath, separate tub and shower with walk in closet. Screen porch and patio with landscaped yard. Conveniently located, close to WF, Rolesville, Raleigh & Zebulon. Must see.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
6.01 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elisa Moore• Fonville Morisey/Triangle Five
Bought with Rachel Kendall• Real Broker, LLC - Carolina Collective Realty
Gorgeous hard to find 6 acre property with pond!! Transitional 4 br home with bonus, 2 car side load garage. Family room with vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace and built-ins. Family Room opens to the kitchen with vaulted breakfast room. Lots of light and beautiful view of stocked pond. Spacious first floor master bedroom & bath, separate tub and shower with walk in closet. Screen porch and patio with landscaped yard. Conveniently located, close to WF, Rolesville, Raleigh & Zebulon. Must see.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,680
$138,150 + $316,780
$454,930
2024
$2,680 (−12.4%)
$138,150 + $316,780
$454,930
2023
$3,059 (+2.1%)
$112,520 + $232,400
$344,920
2022
$2,997 (−1.1%)
$112,520 + $232,400
$344,920
2021
$3,032 (−0.6%)
$112,520 + $232,400
$344,920
2020
$3,051 (+23.7%)
2019
$2,466 (+5.4%)
$57,520 + $220,170
$277,690
2018
$2,339 (−2.8%)
$57,520 + $205,860
$263,380
2017
$2,405 (−3.0%)
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2016
$2,479
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2015
$2,479 (+6.7%)
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2014
$2,324 (+1.1%)
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2013
$2,299
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2012
$2,299 (+5.8%)
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2011
$2,173
$43,394 + $192,823
$236,217
Tax history for 279 Gay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,680
$138,150 + $316,780
$454,930
2024
$2,680 (−12.4%)
$138,150 + $316,780
$454,930
2023
$3,059 (+2.1%)
$112,520 + $232,400
$344,920
2022
$2,997 (−1.1%)
$112,520 + $232,400
$344,920
2021
$3,032 (−0.6%)
$112,520 + $232,400
$344,920
2020
$3,051 (+23.7%)
2019
$2,466 (+5.4%)
$57,520 + $220,170
$277,690
2018
$2,339 (−2.8%)
$57,520 + $205,860
$263,380
2017
$2,405 (−3.0%)
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2016
$2,479
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2015
$2,479 (+6.7%)
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2014
$2,324 (+1.1%)
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2013
$2,299
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2012
$2,299 (+5.8%)
$50,990 + $197,680
$248,670
2011
$2,173
$43,394 + $192,823
$236,217
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,174
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
36244
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2441.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2441.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 6.01
Lot Size Area: 6.01
Lot Size Dimensions: Need Survey
Lot Size Square Feet: 261795.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2405.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Franklin - Bunn
Middle Or Junior School: Franklin - Bunn
High School: Franklin - Bunn
Location Information
County Or Parish: Franklin
Directions: From Zebulon; 96 North; Right on Hopkins Chapel; Right on Gay Town Rd. Which becomes Gay Rd.
Latitude: 35.912048
Longitude: -78.340575
Postal Code: 27597
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,174
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 36244
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026