$505,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

120 Fern Forest Dr Raleigh, NC 27603

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,350 Sq Ft
0.72 Acres

Recently Sold

$151 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

451 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Private Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2025

Back on the market due to no fault of the home! Listed well below appraised value! No HOA!! Look no further than this custom built home in the established highly desirable Nottingham Forest Subdivision! Google Fiber Available! Whether you are looking to raise a family, are in need of Multi-Generational Housing, or simply want to spread out and enjoy this impeccably built home-this is the home for you! Minutes to White Oak Shopping Center, Downtown Raleigh, Parks, and more! This home boasts 3 bedrooms/3.5 baths WITH a Finished Basement! Basement also has walk-out! Great space for mother-in law suite or any need with a separate entrance! Updates include NEW Roof, NEW HVAC, NEW Exterior Paint! Come and see the private serene lot that is steps away from all of the amenities you could ever desire! MUST SEE!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Davis

eXp Realty, LLC - C License #295732

eXp Realty, LLC - C

Last Buyer's Agent

Cameron Proctor

DASH Carolina License #333113

DASH Carolina

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway
  • 8 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Masonite
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Schools

  • Rand Road Elementary School
  • North Garner Middle School
  • South Garner High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Covered patio or porch

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Lacy Buffaloe
  • Nottingham Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0000093428-2023-2023- 000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,374

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Builder Name: Lacy Buffaloe
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Nottingham Forest
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2571.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Levels One and One Half: Yes
  • Foundation Details BrickMortar: Yes
  • Water Source Community Water: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: Yes
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Cooling Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2571.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 779.0
  • Roof Architectural Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Connected: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 31363.2
  • Room Types Basement3: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.72
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, High Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 779.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Acres: 0.72
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Masonite
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Masonite: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 8.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 10.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 8.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Community Water
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - South Garner
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - North Garner

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31363.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0000093428-2023-2023- 000000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2374.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Rand Road

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $505,000 +2.0% $151 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Price Changed $495,000 -5.7% $148 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 For Sale $525,000 0.0% $157 / Sq Ft
12/01/2024 12/01/24 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Price Changed $525,000 -4.5% $157 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Price Changed $549,999 -1.8% $164 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 Price Changed $560,000 -2.6% $167 / Sq Ft
08/31/2024 08/31/24 For Sale $574,999 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
08/20/2024 08/20/24 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2024 06/20/24 Price Changed $574,999 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
04/27/2024 04/27/24 Price Changed $575,000 -1.7% $172 / Sq Ft
02/05/2024 02/05/24 Price Changed $585,000 -1.7% $175 / Sq Ft
12/01/2023 12/01/23 For Sale $595,000 -- $178 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,756 $440,659 $140,000 $300,659
2023 $2,374 $301,928 $50,000 $251,928
2022 $2,201 $301,928 $50,000 $251,928
2021 $2,142 $301,928 $50,000 $251,928
2020 $2,106 $301,928 $50,000 $251,928
2019 $1,974 $239,219 $44,000 $195,219
2018 $1,815 $239,219 $44,000 $195,219
2017 $1,721 $239,219 $44,000 $195,219
2016 $1,686 $239,219 $44,000 $195,219
2015 $1,674 $238,170 $44,000 $194,170
2014 $1,587 $238,170 $44,000 $194,170
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $454,500 New Conventional
Closed $454,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $505,000 Longleaf Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $505,000 Longleaf Title Insurance
Deed $163,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10000351

Doorify MLS

APN: 1609.04-82-0196-000