501 Valley Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305
501 Valley Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305
501 Valley Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305
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Olumide Olurinmade

Olumide Olurinmade

+1(919) 699-2200
Listed by The Douglas Realty Group
$699,000
Est. payment /mo
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,917 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,917 sqft

Price per Sqft $178

Subdivision Forest Lakes

MLS Listing ID 10170651

Style House,Site Built

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,917

Year Built 1970

Annual Tax Amount $6,755

Lot Size 1.010 Acres

Acres 1.01

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Triangle MLS

Property Description

Tucked away on a private lakefront lot in the heart of Haymount, 501 Valley Road offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and convenience. Designed by renowned NC architect Dan MacMillan and featured in the NC Modernist web library [https://www.ncmodernist.org/macmillan.htm], the home's remarkably preserved mid-century modern character is a hallmark trait. Set well back from the street behind thoughtful landscaping and a subtle privacy wall, this hidden oasis enjoys protected water views that will never be obstructed and abundant natural light throughout. Despite its secluded setting, the home is within walking distance of some of Haymount's most beloved destinations, including the Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Haymount Truck Stop, Curate Essentials, Leclair's General Store, Miller's Brew, the Museum of the Cape Fear, and the future NC Civil War History Museum, as well as Forest Lake's own Highland Country Club. Downtown Fayetteville's restaurants, shops, museums, and baseball stadium are just five minutes away, while Cape Fear Valley Hospital is less than ten minutes from your door and Fort Bragg's All American Gate is approximately fifteen minutes away. Inside, the home showcases generous proportions and striking architectural details—soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and doors, and extensive built-ins offer openness and sophistication. Plantation shutters add timeless style, while MCM touches—including a statement Sputnik chandelier in the dining room—enhance the home's distinctive character. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the large eat-in kitchen features black granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, double ovens, and a premium gas range with wok burner and ring, all complemented by a powerful yet remarkably quiet vent hood. An expansive custom wet bar and huge walk-in pantry add another layer of functionality for hosting. Storage is exceptional throughout the home, with copious closet space and an oversized two-car garage offering additional room for organization and hobbies. Enjoy the gorgeous view of Branson Lake from the huge deck, which you can access from both the living room or the primary bedroom (which also boasts lake views).The spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with two closets, a dressing room with built-ins, and a beautifully renovated bathroom featuring double sinks and showerheads. Two secondary bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with both a jetted tub and separate shower, ensuring each of the three main floor bedrooms has en-suite bathroom access. The lower-level in-law suite provides outstanding flexibility with its own bedroom, full bath, and generous living area—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private workspace. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with a massive front deck overlooking the lake and a secluded, fenced backyard and rear patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The grounds offer both established beauty and future potential, featuring mature azaleas, camellias, hardy orange, loquat, crepe myrtle, Japanese maple, and numerous other specimen plantings, along with peach and pear trees. A gardener's blank canvas, the expansive front yard offers plenty of sun, space to play or plant, and an uninterrupted view of the lake -- while the waterfront parcel across the street has been cultivated as a native pollinator garden, creating a vibrant habitat for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial wildlife. In addition to the historical value of the home, modern upgrades that simplify homeowner maintenance abound: new roof with architectural shingles 2025, HVAC 2022, gas stove and fireplace logs 2025, reverse osmosis water filtration 2023, LVP in lower level 2022. Offering a unique blend of architectural character, generous living space, natural beauty, and one of Haymount's most desirable locations, 501 Valley Road is a truly exceptional place to call home.

Location

State NC

County Cumberland

Community Lake, Suburban

Zoning SF15

Direction GPS friendly

Rooms

Other Rooms • Primary Bedroom (Main)
• Bedroom 2 (Main)
• Bedroom 3 (Main)
• Bedroom 3 (Main)
• Dining Room (Main)
• Family Room (Lower)
• Kitchen (Main)

Basement Daylight, Finished, Interior Entry

Primary Bedroom Level Main

Interior

Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar

Heating Heat Pump, None

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Parquet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Built-In Gas Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Purifier, Water Softener

Laundry Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Fenced Yard, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Back Yard, Fenced

Community Features Lake, Suburban

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Waterfront Description Lake

View Y/N Yes

View Lake, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Shingle

Porch Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Side Porch, Terrace

Garage Yes

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Back Yard, Corner Lot, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Native Plants, Waterfront

Faces GPS friendly

Foundation Combination, Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Modern, Ranch

Structure Type Brick,Frame

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Cumberland - Vanstory Hills Elementary

Middle Schools Cumberland - R Max Abbott Middle

High Schools Cumberland - Terry Sanford High

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 0427728846000

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Olumide Olurinmade

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