Thoughtfully crafted with timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and elevated design throughout, this custom residence offers a rare blend of luxury, comfort, and functionality in one of Cary's most desirable locations, just steps from Downtown Cary Park. Featuring 4,410 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, an office, media room, exercise room, recreation room, second-floor bar area, and a three-car garage, the home is defined by warm, curated finishes and a refined aesthetic throughout. The exterior combines fiber cement siding, a brick foundation, an oak front door with transom, brick porch detailing, and dimensional roofing accented with standing-seam metal elements for enduring curb appeal. Perfectly positioned near Downtown Cary's celebrated restaurants, breweries, boutique shopping, entertainment venues, and year-round community events, the location offers an unparalleled blend of convenience, connectivity, and charm. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen is appointed with custom cabinetry, soapstone and quartz countertops, a Wolf cooktop and range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, microwave drawer, and a Perlick beverage refrigerator at the bar. An adjoining scullery adds functionality with under-counter ice and wine refrigeration, stone backsplashes, and concealed ventilation integrated into the cabinetry. White oak hardwood floors flow throughout the main living spaces, including the family room, where custom built-ins flank a stone fireplace and a large-format door opens seamlessly to the covered outdoor living area. Thoughtful details such as French doors to the scullery, designer lighting, and integrated Sonos audio enhance both comfort and entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers a private retreat with white oak flooring, custom lighting, and a spa-inspired bath featuring a zero-entry Schluter shower system with overhead, wall-mounted, and handheld fixtures, heated tile floors, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, illuminated shower niches, and a custom-designed closet. Additional bedrooms and baths are equally well-appointed with custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, tile showers, and quality finishes throughout. A second-floor laundry, media room, exercise room, and flexible gathering spaces provide exceptional versatility for modern living. Outdoor spaces are designed as a true extension of the home, anchored by a covered rear porch with stone flooring, a stone fireplace, electric shades, a Big Ass fan, and a Trex-deck outdoor kitchen complete with grill, sink, and refrigerator. Additional features include a Sonos system, security system, EV charger, elevated dog wash station, low-voltage landscape lighting, on-demand water heater, dual heat pumps, 10-foot ceilings on the main level, 9-foot ceilings upstairs, custom wood closet shelving, and premium construction standards throughout. Blending sophisticated design with inviting living spaces, this remarkable property offers an elevated lifestyle in one of the Triangle's most sought-after locations. Rarely does a home combine this level of quality, attention to detail, and proximity to Downtown Cary—creating an exceptional setting for entertaining, everyday living, and life's most memorable moments.
New construction
Price increase: $250K (9/14)
$2,800,000
816 Ralph Dr, Cary, NC 27511
4beds
4,410sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2026
0.34 Acres Lot
$2,704,200 Zestimate®
$635/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refined aesthetic throughoutWarm curated finishesIntegrated sonos audioBrick foundationDesigner lightingBrick porch detailingExceptional craftsmanship
- 301 days
- 563
- 18
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Meghan Hammes 617-304-2132,
Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys INTE
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10134414
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas, None
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Wine Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage, Dressing Room, Butler's Pantry, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,410
- Total interior livable area: 4,410 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,410
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Parcel number: 076311770317000 0072722
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Stone
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Metal,Architectural Shingle
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, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
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: $635/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $588,722
- Annual tax amount: $5,065
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,704,200
$2.57M - $2.84M
$4,591/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $2,800,000+9.8%$635/sqft |
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| 6/21/2026 | Price change | $2,550,000+21.4%$578/sqft |
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| 2/21/2026 | Price change | $2,100,000-12.5%$476/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,399,000+293.3%$544/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Sold | $610,000-2.4%$138/sqft |
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| 10/12/2025 | Pending sale | $625,000$142/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$142/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,500+81.4%$147/sqft |
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| 12/13/2013 | Sold | $358,000+108.1%$81/sqft |
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| 8/29/2011 | Sold | $172,000$39/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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Neighborhood: Greenwood Forest
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Cary Elementary
- Middle: Wake - East Cary Middle
- High: Wake - Cary High
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