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For sale by owner
  • $274,900

    221 Howard Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

    3beds
    2baths
    1,597sqft
    : 
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1946
    0.25 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $172/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Brick ranch homeClean low maintenance yardNew bathrooms
    Great family home or investment property on a quiet street in Wake County. Brick Ranch home 5 minute drive to Historic Downtown Fuquay Varina and Fuquay Community Center with Carroll Joyner Park right down the road. Plenty of space on two levels. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath downstairs, and a bonus room with a full bath upstairs, which could comfortably be used as a private third bedroom, or a spacious office with plenty of natural lights. Washer and Dryer hookup. Kitchen with a separate dining space. New Flooring throughout the house. New bathrooms. Outside there is a detached double garage with rolling doors and fully wired with electric. Two large shed come with the property for lots of extra storage. Clean, low maintenance yard. Tenant is in place until April 1. Please do not disturb the tenant. Property will be available to be seen after April 1.
    What the owner loves about this home
    I love that this home offers a secure quiet neighborhood with great schools and within wake county. Downtown Fuquay Varina is within 5 minutes with great restaurants and the community center around the corner offers so many programs for all ages.
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    Property Owner (919) 348-6851

    This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced air, Other, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central, Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: In Unit
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Laminate
      • Basement: Basement (not specified)
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,597 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Brick, Composition
      Lot
      • Size: 0.25 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0655697039

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Conventional
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1946

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Fuquay Varina

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $172/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $223,946
      • Annual tax amount: $1,452
      • Date on market: 2/11/2026
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        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $1,980/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        2/11/2026Listed for sale$274,900+27%$172/sqft
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        8/16/2025Listing removed$1,700$1/sqft
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        8/7/2025Listed for rent$1,700$1/sqft
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        6/25/2025Listing removed$1,700$1/sqft
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        6/24/2025Listed for rent$1,700$1/sqft
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        12/6/2023Listing removed--
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        10/27/2023Listed for rent$1,700+41.7%$1/sqft
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        9/8/2023Sold$216,500+88.3%$136/sqft
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        3/24/2021Listing removed--
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        1/22/2018Listing removed$1,200$1/sqft
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        1/2/2018Price change$1,200-7.7%$1/sqft
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        12/22/2017Listed for rent$1,300$1/sqft
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        11/21/2017Sold$115,000-11.5%$72/sqft
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        10/28/2017Pending sale$130,000$81/sqft
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        10/6/2017Price change$130,000-3.7%$81/sqft
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        8/22/2017Listed for sale$135,000$85/sqft
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        8/16/2017Pending sale$135,000$85/sqft
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        8/9/2017Listed for sale$135,000+170%$85/sqft
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        12/19/1997Sold$50,000$31/sqft
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        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,452 +3%$223,946
        2024$1,411 +47.6%$223,946 +86.6%
        2023$956 +7.8%$119,997
        2022$887 +252.9%$119,997
        2021$251 -38%$119,997
        2020$405 +6.6%$119,997 +30%
        2019$380 +25.4%$92,328
        2018$303 -55.2%$92,328
        2017$676 +2%$92,328
        2016$663 +32.2%$92,328 0%
        2015$501 $92,358
        2014-- $92,358
        2013-- $92,358
        2012-- $92,358
        2011-- $92,358
        2010-- $92,358
        2009-- $92,358
        2008-- --
        2007-- --
        2006-- --
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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $1,493/mo
        Principal & interest
        $1337
        Property taxes
        $156
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 27526

          Getting around

          1 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          7 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Wake - Fuquay Varina
          • Middle: Wake - Fuquay Varina
          • High: Wake - Fuquay Varina

          Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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