A Rare Custom Presale Opportunity Near Downtown Cary! Bring your own plans, personalize the builder's design, or collaborate from the ground up to create a home tailored entirely to you. This is your opportunity to shape the layout, refine the footprint, and build a home that reflects your vision. Less than a mile from Downtown Cary, enjoy walkable access to restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, the library, theatres, and Downtown Cary Park - voted ''Best Public Playground'' by USA Today in 2025. Unlike most homes, this one embraces what makes North Carolina living so special with a welcoming outdoor space designed for relaxed evenings and easy gatherings. Unwind in the peaceful privacy of your backyard while preparing your favorite meals on the deck's built-in grill. Inside, thoughtful design meets elevated comfort: 10-foot ceilings, rich hardwoods, dual main-level en suites, a couture-style primary closet, chef's kitchen with a sizable scullery and grocery pass-through, dual laundry rooms, and even a dedicated garage dog wash. Perfectly positioned on a tranquil 0.34 acres less than a mile from Downtown Cary, this residence is tailored to inspire an ideal lifestyle -yet still yours to shape. From expanding the layout to refining the footprint, Two Lane Homes invites you to bring your vision to life and create a bespoke home that is uniquely yours.
New construction
Price cut: $299K (2/21)
$2,100,000
816 Ralph Dr, Cary, NC 27511
4beds
3,803sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2026
0.34 Acres Lot
$2,025,100 Zestimate®
$552/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rich hardwoodsDual main-level en suitesDedicated garage dog washDual laundry roomsCouture-style primary closet
- 165 days |
- 656 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Meghan Hammes 617-304-2132,
HODGE & KITTRELL SOTHEBYS INTE
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10134414
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Wine Refrigerator
Features
- Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,803
- Total interior livable area: 3,803 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,803
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 076311770317000 0072722
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Stone
- Roof: Shingle, Metal
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2026
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Lighting, Roof, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Greenwood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $552/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $588,722
- Annual tax amount: $5,065
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,025,100
$1.92M - $2.13M
$3,877/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2026 | Price change | $2,100,000-12.5%$552/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,399,000+293.3%$631/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Sold | $610,000-2.4%$160/sqft |
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| 10/12/2025 | Pending sale | $625,000$164/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$164/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,500+81.4%$171/sqft |
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| 12/13/2013 | Sold | $358,000+108.1%$94/sqft |
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| 8/29/2011 | Sold | $172,000$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,066 +2.2% | $588,722 |
| 2024 | $4,956 +32.6% | $588,722 +58.7% |
| 2023 | $3,736 +6.8% | $370,907 +2.8% |
| 2022 | $3,499 +2.1% | $360,683 |
| 2021 | $3,428 -0.5% | $360,683 |
| 2020 | $3,446 +24.6% | $360,683 +40.7% |
| 2019 | $2,765 | $256,387 |
| 2018 | $2,765 +10.9% | $256,387 |
| 2017 | $2,494 +1.5% | $256,387 |
| 2016 | $2,457 -0.9% | $256,387 +2.6% |
| 2015 | $2,479 +24.7% | $249,808 +17.8% |
| 2014 | $1,988 | $212,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $212,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $212,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $212,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $212,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $212,100 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$11,449/mo
Principal & interest
$10259
Property taxes
$1190
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Greenwood Forest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cary ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10East Cary Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Cary HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Cary
- Middle: Wake - East Cary
- High: Wake - Cary
Source: Doorify 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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