Forget the flowery descriptions and excessive adjectives. This home needs none of that. // Move-in ready, extensively and beautifully updated, and thoroughly maintained Bedford at Falls River former model home. A hard-to-find 6-bedrooms and 4.5 baths with heated, low-maintenance pool along a tree-lined street in one of Raleigh's most desirable communities. // Ask about seller financing assistance options. // The home features -- A large front porch with columns, stamped concrete, and a solid wood front door -- Well-maintained and polished hardwood on the entire first floor -- A large dining room and a spacious office off the entry foyer -- A family room with a gas and forced air fireplace, built-in cabinetry and shelves, and tall windows with a view to the pool and travertine pool deck -- Arched doorways and elaborate crown molding and trim on the entire first floor. // The remainder of the first floor behind the 8-person dining room has -- A cook's kitchen with refinished cabinetry, new quartz countertop, farmer's sink, amazing six-burner range top, and pot filler -- A large kitchen island with raised dining bar -- A drop zone and breakfast nook to the rear left of the kitchen island -- A sun room that doubles as a casual dining space that connects the kitchen and family room. // The rear yard features -- A large screened porch from the sun room -- A travertine outdoor dining patio that surrounds the pool -- A southern exposure that is sunny from morning to evening -- Large trees that provide the choice for shade over the pool and upper yard -- Well-established landscaping with roses, canna, and other colorful flowers. // The second floor has -- A hardwood hallway from front and rear staircases -- A large owner's suite with a walk-in closet and a faux coffered ceiling -- An owner's bath remodeled in 2025 with marble-style tile, river-rock accents, a huge jacuzzi tub, a separate shower, two refinished vanities with spacious countertops and drawer space and a large linen closet. // Also on the second floor are -- Three other bedrooms and two full bathrooms -- A huge bonus room that has served well as a home theater wired for surround sound and children's play / sleepover space -- New carpet in all the bedrooms and bonus room -- A laundry room with utility sink. // The third floor accessed through a decorative glass door is completely finished with -- Two large bedrooms with double closets -- A full bathroom -- Additional storage. // Other qualities of the home are -- Three new and recently replaced HVAC systems with WiFi smart home thermostats that keep the home economically comfortable year-round -- Two natural gas water heaters that were replaced by the current owners and deliver constant hot water -- A roof that was replaced in 2017 -- Exterior trim that was completely inspected, repaired, and painted in 2025.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (7/17)
$1,095,000
3821 Falls River Ave, Raleigh, NC 27614
6beds
4,514sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2002
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,076,000 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$83/mo HOA
What's special
- 88 days
- on Zillow |
- 892 |
- 40 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 17, 2025 at 11:31am
Listed by:
Howard Jacobson 919-341-9140,
STRONGLAST REALTY LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10094329

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Down Draft, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Blower Fan, Circulating, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Heatilator, Insert, Prefabricated
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,514
- Total interior livable area: 4,514 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,514
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Alley Access, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Kitchen Level, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Common Area, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Kitchen, Electronic Environmental Controls, Level Flooring, Visitor Bathroom
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Private Yard, Smart Irrigation
- Pool features: Fenced, Fiberglass, Filtered, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Cover, Salt Water, Solar Cover, Waterfall, Community
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Private, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1729730341
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Batts Insulation, Brick, Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement, Frame
- Foundation: Block, Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Lake, Park, Playground, Pool, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Bedford at Falls River
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Game Court Exterior, Jogging Path, Park, Party Room, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: $83 monthly
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $901,371
- Annual tax amount: $7,848
- Date on market: 5/13/2025
- Road surface type: Alley Paved
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