OPEN HOUSE IS CANCELLED. SALE IS PENDING
Charming Updated Ranch with Investment Potential on a Quiet Street!
READY TO SHOW!!
Welcome to this beautifully refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering the perfect blend of character, updates, and opportunity. Situated on a large lot in a quiet, established area, this move-in ready property is ideal for homeowners and investors alike.
Step inside to a bright, inviting interior featuring updated flooring, modernized bathrooms, and a functional layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The cozy living spaces make it easy to relax or entertain, while the kitchen offers great flow and potential to customize to your style.
Outside is where this property truly shines—set on a spacious lot with a detached 2-car garage and additional storage sheds, you’ll have plenty of room for vehicles, tools, hobbies, or future expansion. Whether you need workspace or extra storage, this property delivers flexibility that’s hard to find at this price point.
?? Investment Opportunity:
With rental potential around $1,700/month, this home presents a strong opportunity for cash flow in a rapidly growing area—perfect for investors or buyers looking to offset their mortgage.
Located just minutes from the heart of Fuquay-Varina, you’ll enjoy convenient access to local shops, dining, parks, and commuter routes while still enjoying the peace of a quiet street.
? Highlights:
Updated flooring & bathrooms
Large lot with room to expand or enjoy
Detached 2-car garage + multiple storage sheds
Quiet street setting
Strong rental potential (~$1,700/month)
No HOA
Move-in ready
?? Whether you're looking for your next home or your next investment, this property checks all the boxes—schedule your showing today before it’s gone!
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Pending
$274,900
221 Howard Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
3beds
1,597sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1946
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick ranch homeClean low maintenance yardNew bathrooms
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.
- 46 days |
- 3,205 |
- 201 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (919) 348-6851
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full 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
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,927/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Pending sale | $274,900$172/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900+27%$172/sqft |
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| 8/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 12/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,700+41.7%$1/sqft |
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| 9/8/2023 | Sold | $216,500+88.3%$136/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/22/2018 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 1/2/2018 | Price change | $1,200-7.7%$1/sqft |
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| 12/22/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,300$1/sqft |
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| 11/21/2017 | Sold | $115,000-11.5%$72/sqft |
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| 10/28/2017 | Pending sale | $130,000$81/sqft |
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| 10/6/2017 | Price change | $130,000-3.7%$81/sqft |
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| 8/22/2017 | Listed for sale | $135,000$85/sqft |
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| 8/16/2017 | Pending sale | $135,000$85/sqft |
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| 8/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $135,000+170%$85/sqft |
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| 12/19/1997 | Sold | $50,000$31/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,540/mo
Principal & interest
$1384
Property taxes
$156
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27526
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Heights ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 5/10Fuquay-Varina MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Willow Spring HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
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.
Local experts in 27526
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- Wake County
- Fuquay Varina
- 27526
- 221 Howard Rd




