INCREDIBLY RENOVATED Ranch in highly desirable Lake Forest! 3 br, 2 ba, with 2 car garage on 0.45 acres; TONS of natural light; Wide plank hardwood flooring (2022); New light fixtures throughout; Updated hardware; Chef's kitchen with GE Café appliances, large island & large walk in pantry; Primary bedroom includes en suite bathroom with double vanity, zero entry shower, and a walk in closet; Nice sized secondary bedrooms with large closets; Huge laundry room with office area; Backyard oasis has so much usable yard with 2 sheds for tons of storage; 3 season room; Sealed crawlspace; Fenced yard; Driveway offers parking for 3 additional cars; No HOA; Great schools; Close to 440/540/Falls of Neuse/Six Forks and shopping, restaurants and more! **AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE**
Sold for $596,000
$596,000
821 Van Thomas Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615
3beds
2,072sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1984
0.45 Acres Lot
$587,100 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$2,401 Estimated rent
Home value
$587,100
$558,000 - $616,000
$2,401/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 01:08am
Listed by:
Megan Crean 919-880-3780,
Realty World Carolina Prop
Bought with:
Debbie Holoman, 244434
RE/MAX United
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10104229
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,072
- Total interior livable area: 2,072 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,960
- Finished area below ground: 112
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 1717044518
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Batts Insulation, Masonite
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Septic Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Lake Forest
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2025 | Sold | $596,000+3.7%$288/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10104229 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Pending sale | $575,000$278/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10104229 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000+125%$278/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10104229 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2014 | Sold | $255,500+2.2%$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $249,900+41.2%$121/sqft |
Source: Rachel Kendall Team, Llc #1939239 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,743 +0.4% | $541,577 |
| 2024 | $4,724 +25.7% | $541,577 +57.9% |
| 2023 | $3,758 +7.6% | $342,896 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North Raleigh
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10North Ridge ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10West Millbrook MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Sanderson HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - North Ridge
- Middle: Wake - West Millbrook
- High: Wake - Sanderson
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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Estimated market value
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