$510,000
SOLD JUL 22, 2025

8156 N Carolina 42 Kenly, NC 27542

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,535 Sq Ft
6.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Rock Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming Blue Country Home on 6.3 Acres - Private Pond, Koi Garden & Homesteader's Dream!

Escape to your own slice of paradise with this charming blue country home, perfectly situated on 6.3 lush, usable acres. Designed with self-sufficiency and serenity in mind, this property offers everything a gardener, hobby farmer, or nature lover could want.

Property Highlights:
• Seven raised garden beds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers—ready for your green thumb
• Mature fruit trees and vibrant pollinator-friendly plants supporting bees, butterflies, and birds
• Chicken coops for fresh eggs and small-scale farming
• A peaceful koi pond for quiet reflection or outdoor enjoyment
• A private, stocked fishing pond with bluegill—ideal for relaxing afternoons or family fun

Inside, the home is full of light and country charm, offering a warm and welcoming space to call your own. The land is thoughtfully laid out to support a sustainable lifestyle with room to expand—whether it's building a greenhouse, a workshop, or just enjoying wide-open space under the stars.

This is more than just a home—it's a lifestyle. A rare opportunity to live close to the land without sacrificing comfort or beauty.

Come experience the best of rural living—schedule a visit and see what makes this property truly special.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derek Wyatt

HTR Southern Properties License #296522 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Co-Listed By

Terrie Guillou

HTR Southern Properties License #328973

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie English-Franzak

DASH Carolina License #333698

DASH Carolina

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,776

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 6.31 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a highway
  • Dog Run
  • Poultry Coop
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,535 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry on main level

Schools

  • Rock Ridge Elementary School
  • Springfield Middle School
  • James Hunt High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2760333742.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,776

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1982
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Highway
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 77155
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-879-8770
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2535.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features Partially Cleared: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Interior Features Dining L: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Laundry Features In Hall: Yes
  • Levels MultiSplit: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2535.0
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Second
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Septic Connected: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type Highway: Yes
  • Vegetation Partially Wooded: Yes
  • Other Structures Poultry Coop: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 274863.6
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 6.31
  • Other Structures KennelDog Run: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining L, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Appliances:Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Appliances:Exhaust Fan: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, Garden
  • Acres: 6.31
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Lot Features:Secluded: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Private2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Garden: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Dog Run: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Gravel
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • Parking Features:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wilson - James Hunt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wilson - Springfield

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 274863.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 2760333742.000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2775.91
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wilson - Rock Ridge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2022
Sold by
Patricia Hawley
Bought by
Werner Donald Lee and Mcclure John Wesley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Outstanding Balance
$294,669
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$153,510

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2020
Sold by
Hawley Patricia and Estate Of Tony E Hawley
Bought by
Hawley Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2008
Sold by
Hawley Tony E
Bought by
Hawley Tony E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $385,000 Whitaker & Hamer Pllc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $308,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $338,299 Commercial
Previous Owner $153,764 Commercial
Previous Owner $157,250 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Sold $510,000 -1.7% $201 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $519,000 -- $205 / 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 $2,776 $395,785 $98,015 $297,770
2024 $2,776 $395,785 $98,015 $297,770
2023 $1,453 $169,690 $37,328 $132,362
2022 $3,532 $414,668 $106,276 $308,392
2021 $3,512 $266,274 $60,162 $206,112
2020 $2,245 $266,274 $60,162 $206,112
2019 $2,088 $247,377 $60,162 $187,215
2018 $2,036 $241,139 $60,162 $180,977
2017 $2,036 $241,139 $60,162 $180,977
2016 $2,036 $241,139 $60,162 $180,977
2014 $1,894 $223,918 $41,534 $182,384
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10101324

Doorify MLS

APN: 2760-33-3742.000