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256 Lake Dr Cary, NC 27513

$1,495,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,593

Acres

0.67

Year

2024

Close Date

Aug 23, 2024

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$416

Date Listed

Mar 8, 2024

Description of 256 Lake Dr, Cary, NC 27513

Listing details for 256 Lake Dr, Cary, NC 27513 : Custom Home by Wilks Builders! Located on a Private Pool Accommodating Lot in Sought-After Heart of Cary! 1st Floor Primary Suite, Guest Suite & 3 Car Garage! Gourmet Kitchen Features Large Island, Appliance Package Incl Gas Range & Double Ovens, Oversized Walk in Pantry & Opens to Large Vaulted Dining with Accent Beams! Vaulted Primary Suite offers Hardwoods & Private Access to Screened Porch & Luxury Bath featuring Zero Entry Spa Shower with Bench Seat & Freestanding Tub & Walk in Closet with Private Laundry Access! Family Room features Custom Fireplace & Large Sliders to Rear Screened Porch with Outdoor Fireplace! 2nd Floor features a Private Study, Oversized Rec/Bonus Room, Loft & 2 Large En Suites!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 10:03 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$1,495,000

MLS #ID

10016058

Close Price

$1,495,000

Close Date

Aug 23, 2024

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,593

Acres

0.67

Year

2024

Days on Site

757 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$416

Date Listed

Mar 8, 2024

Location

Street Address

256 Lake Dr

City

Cary

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27513

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From Cary, take Chapel Hill West, cross NW Maynard, turn right on Woodland Drive, then right on Lake Drive.

Schools

Elementary School

Northwoods

Middle School

West Cary

High School

Cary

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

4 Full

Total Square Feet

3,593

Stories / Levels

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2024

Style

Traditional and Transitional

Construction Materials

Brick, Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement and HardiPlank Type

Foundation

Permanent

Roof

Shingle and Metal

New Construction

Yes

Price per Sq Ft

$416

Builder Name

Wilks Builders, Inc.

Lot Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping and Landscaped

Lot Size (Acres)

0.67

Lot Dimensions

see plot plan

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower and Water Closet

Appliances

Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan and Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Fireplace Features

Family Room, Gas, Gas Log and Outside

Heating

Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas and Zoned

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Multi Units and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Attached, Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level and Parking Pad

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch and Screened

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Suburban

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Association Amenities

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Entrance Hall	Main	19 × 7
Kitchen	Main	20 × 15
Family Room	Main	22 × 17
Dining Room	Main	16 × 12
Primary Bedroom	Main	17 × 15
Laundry	Main	9 × 8
Mud Room	Main	11 × 6
Bedroom 2	Main	13 × 12
Bedroom 3	Second	16 × 14
Bedroom 4	Second	13 × 12
Office	Second	12 × 9
Bonus Room	Second	22 × 18
Other	Main	15 × 15
Other	Main	27 × 23
Other	Main	23 × 12

Listing Provided By

Jim Allen, 919-645-2114, Coldwell Banker HPW

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10016058

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$1.29M – $1.84M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

8/23/2024

Sold

$1,495,000

$416/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10016058

3/8/2024

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #10016058

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$1.29M – $1.84M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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