Your Next Chapter Awaits: Charming 3 Bed, 2 Bath on .75 Acres Calling all visionaries, DIY enthusiasts, and investors! This cute 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers an incredible opportunity to customize your living space and build instant equity. Situated on a generous .75 acre lot, you'll have plenty of space for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Bring your design vision and a little TLC (Tender Loving Care) to make this house truly shine! The property has a great layout and solid bones, making it the perfect canvas for your dream home. Key Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms: Ideal for families, first-time buyers, or as a rental investment. Spacious .75 Acre Lot: Room to grow, play, and enjoy country living. New roof in 2024 New Septic in 2023 Great Potential: Needs updates but is an excellent opportunity for a flip or a cozy haven. Classic Abode: Ready for modernization of the kitchen and baths Don't miss this chance to invest, nest, and rest in a home that's full of possibilities
Sold for $250,000
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$250,000
681 Polenta Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
3beds
1,798sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1962
0.77 Acres Lot
$250,000 Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$1,849 Estimated rent
Home value
$250,000
$238,000 - $263,000
$1,849/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 29, 2026 at 04:35am
Listed by:
Michele Brownlee 919-306-4401,
Coldwell Banker Advantage-Smit
Bought with:
Cristina Mariano, 343045
DASH Carolina
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10136144
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Den
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,798
- Total interior livable area: 1,798 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,798
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Gravel, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wire
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Packing Shed
- Parcel number: 06G06004G
- Zoning: RAG
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Smithfield
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2026 | Sold | $250,000-2%$139/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10136144 Report a problem | ||
| 12/24/2025 | Pending sale | $255,000$142/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10136144 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $255,000$142/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10136144 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2025 | Pending sale | $255,000$142/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10136144 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $255,000+71.1%$142/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10136144 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,557 +28% | $245,120 +63.3% |
| 2024 | $1,216 +3.5% | $150,140 |
| 2023 | $1,175 -4.9% | $150,140 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27577
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Polenta ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Swift Creek MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Cleveland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnston - Polenta
- Middle: Johnston - Swift Creek
- High: Johnston - Cleveland
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- North Carolina
- Johnston County
- Smithfield
- 27577
- 681 Polenta Rd