$445,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2025

1709 Shell Cracker Dr Willow Spring, NC 27592

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,384 Sq Ft
1.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$187 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Willow Springs Elementary School Rated A
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2025

Discover Comfort, Space, and Character in Willow Spring. Welcome to this one-of-a-kind home nestled on a spacious lot that backs up to serene woods, offering unmatched privacy and tranquility in a quiet, no-thru-traffic neighborhood with no HOA dues. Inside, the heart of the home is a stunning chef's kitchen featuring all-new appliances, including a Thor professional-grade gas range, vent hood, refrigerator, and a pot filler for added convenience. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or preparing a quiet dinner, this kitchen is built to impress. The inviting living room boasts a custom built-in bar, a coffee bar, and a wine refrigerator—all of which convey the home, along with the kitchen refrigerator and an additional refrigerator in the garage. A cozy fireplace adds warmth and charm, making this space perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious fourth bedroom with a full bath and bidet, a versatile bonus room, and a media/rec room ideal for movie nights or game days. A private sauna upstairs provides a luxurious retreat right at home. Step outside to enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds. Relax on the screened-in porch, host guests on the deck, or entertain beneath the detached pergola situated in the backyard. A fire pit area offers the perfect spot for evening gatherings. Additional outdoor highlights include a greenhouse and multiple storage buildings, all set within a generous yard offering space to play, garden, or simply enjoy nature. The home features several key updates, including a new roof installed in summer 2023, a new water heater added in spring 2025, and a new vapor barrier in the crawl space completed in spring 2025. These recent improvements offer added peace of mind and long-term value for the next homeowner. Conveniently located with easy access to I-540, this home offers both accessibility and seclusion—an ideal blend of connection and calm. Set in a warm and welcoming community, this exceptional property delivers comfort, character, and peace of mind inside and out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Delphine Camara

Keller Williams Realty Cary License #295951 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Keller Williams Realty Cary

Last Buyer's Agent

Annice Broadwell

HomeTowne Realty License #317536

HomeTowne Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,594

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 1.06 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,384 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Greenhouse

Schools

  • Willow Springs Elementary School
  • Herbert Akins Road Middle School
  • Willow Spring High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Meadow Stream Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0696.03-14-9544.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,594

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2005
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Meadow Stream Hills
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2384.0
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Water Source Community Water: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2384.0
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Foundation Details PillarPostPier: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 46173.6
  • Other Structures Greenhouse: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.06
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Acres: 1.06
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Laundry Features:In Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Community Water
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Propane2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Willow Spring
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Herbert Akins Road

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 46173.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0696.03-14-9544.000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2594.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Willow Springs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2005
Sold by
Stancil Builders Inc
Bought by
Cooke James W and Cooke Michelle A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,700
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $181,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $144,700 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Sold $445,000 +1.2% $187 / Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $439,900 -7.4% $185 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $475,000 -- $199 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $2,671 $414,507 $90,000 $324,507
2024 $2,594 $414,507 $90,000 $324,507
2023 $2,175 $276,429 $28,000 $248,429
2022 $2,016 $276,429 $28,000 $248,429
2021 $1,962 $276,429 $28,000 $248,429
2020 $1,930 $276,429 $28,000 $248,429
2019 $1,919 $232,473 $35,000 $197,473
2018 $1,764 $232,473 $35,000 $197,473
2017 $1,673 $232,473 $35,000 $197,473
2016 $1,639 $232,473 $35,000 $197,473
2015 $1,595 $226,763 $28,000 $198,763
2014 $1,512 $226,763 $28,000 $198,763
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10110687

Doorify MLS

APN: 0696.03-14-9544-000