New ListingWelcome home to Swift Ridge Garden House, a lovingly maintained one-owner home nestled on 1.29 unrestricted acres just outside Cary in unincorporated Raleigh. NO HOA, NO restrictions, just open space to breathe. From the moment you walk in, the charm is evident: built-in bookcases surround the brick fireplace, creating a warm, inviting living space that feels like home from day one. The bright, open kitchen, freshly updated in 2025 flows seamlessly out to the back patio, making it easy to cook, gather, and entertain. Step outside and discover a true backyard oasis, carefully curated over the years largely with the help of Campbell Road Nursery. Extensive, mature landscaping, a wildflower garden and a peony garden surround a brick patio with covered outdoor kitchen (tile counter, grill, storage), a hot tub, and a deck rebuilt in 2023. Truly the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening gatherings around the outdoor fire pit. Garden lovers will appreciate the greenhouse with rain barrel and electrical, while the fenced yard, locked iron gates with drive-through access, offer privacy and peace of mind. Additional highlights include a detached garage with its own kitchenette, sink and water heater, ideal for a workshop, hobby space, or extra storage. Plus a vinyl-sided storage building, a dog lot with kennel access, and a long list of major updates. Minutes from Crossroads, WakeMed Cary, RDU and downtown Raleigh, 5109 Swift Ridge Rd offers the rare combination of privacy, land, and convenience. A true one-of-a-kind property ready for its next chapter.
| MLS # | 10188832 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Year | 1983 |
| Days On Site | 3 |
| Listing Provided By | Keller Williams Realty Cary | Laura Phillips |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,630 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | R-40W |
| Acreage | 1.29 |
| Property View | Rural |
| Interior Features | Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Laminate Counters, Natural Woodwork, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wired for Data |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Propane, Raised Hearth |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Rooms Total | 1 |
| Exterior Features | Awning(s), Barbecue, Courtyard, Dog Run, Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Garden, Kennel, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Permeable Paving, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Storage, Uncovered Courtyard |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation Details | Block, Brick/Mortar, Crawlspace |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Rectangular Lot |
| View | Rural |
| Construction Materials | Brick, Fiber Cement, Hardi Plank Type |
| Patio And Porch Features | Awning(s), Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened |
| Spa Features | Above Ground, Heated, Private |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, On Street, Outside, Parking Lot, Private, Storage, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
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| Tax Assessed Value | 433406 |
|---|---|
| Tax Legal Description | Lo33 Swift Ridge Sub (Bm1980-390) |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Tax Map Number | 33 |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Wake |
| City | Raleigh |
| Zip Code | 27606 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Swift Ridge |
| School District | Wake - Athens Drive High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Swift Creek Elementary |
| High School | Wake - Athens Drive High |
| Listing VS Median (in Swift Ridge) | |
Price: $524,900 low | high Med: $484,950 sqft: 1,630 low | high Med: 1,601 $ / sqft: $322 low | high Med: $303 On site: 3 low | high Med: 31 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Wake |
| City | Raleigh |
| Zip Code | 27606 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Swift Ridge |
| School District | Wake - Athens Drive High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Swift Creek Elementary |
| High School | Wake - Athens Drive High |
| Listing VS Median (in Swift Ridge) | |
Price: $524,900 low | high Med: $484,950 sqft: 1,630 low | high Med: 1,601 $ / sqft: $322 low | high Med: $303 On site: 3 low | high Med: 31 | |