12209 Galway Dr

Raleigh, NC 27613

$875,000
Price
5
Beds
4,664 Sq. Ft.
$188 / Sq. Ft.
4,664
Sq. Ft.
$188
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
Pending

Description

Welcome to 12209 Galway Drive, a thoughtfully designed custom home originally built as the builder's personal residence. Nestled on a private one-acre cul-de-sac homesite in the highly sought-after Sussex Acres community of North Raleigh, this exceptional property offers outstanding flexibility, expansion potential, and room to create the lifestyle you've envisioned. With ample space for a future in-ground pool, detached garage, workshop, additional outbuilding, or expanded outdoor living areas,...Welcome to 12209 Galway Drive, a thoughtfully designed custom home originally built as the builder's personal residence. Nestled on a private one-acre cul-de-sac homesite in the highly sought-after Sussex Acres community of North Raleigh, this exceptional property offers outstanding flexibility, expansion potential, and room to create the lifestyle you've envisioned. With ample space for a future in-ground pool, detached garage, workshop, additional outbuilding, or expanded outdoor living areas, the possibilities are truly rare to find. Enjoy the convenience of community water and sewer service along with the added benefit of no city taxes. Offering 5-bedrooms, 3.5-baths, a 3-car garage, and 4,665 square feet of finished living space, this home showcases exceptional craftsmanship, quality construction, abundant storage, and remarkable versatility throughout. Beyond the finished living areas, buyers will appreciate the extensive unfinished workshop and storage space in the lower level, offering tremendous potential for hobbyists, woodworkers, fitness space, home business needs, future expansion, or additional customized living areas. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring an abundance of custom Alder wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a large center island, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, a smooth-top cooktop, and a tile backsplash with decorative accents. A double-basin sink overlooks the private wooded backyard, while a built-in wine rack and built-in desk add both charm and functionality. The adjacent dining area is filled with natural light and features French doors that open to the outdoor living spaces. The spacious owner's suite provides a peaceful retreat with natural-finish bamboo flooring, large windows overlooking the wooded setting, and a generous walk-in closet. The en-suite bath offers an oversized dual-sink vanity, soaking tub with a glass block window, separate shower, and abundant storage. The inviting family room features soaring vaulted ceilings, red oak hardwood floors, custom built-in bookcases, and a gas fireplace accented by a beautiful wood mantel and stone surround, creating a warm and welcoming gathering space. Designed with future multigenerational living in mind, the fully finished walk-out lower level includes plumbing rough-ins for a future kitchenette and the potential for separate driveway access, creating an ideal opportunity for an in-law suite, guest quarters, private living area, or extended stay accommodations. The home's flexible layout allows buyers to easily adapt the spaces to fit changing lifestyle needs for years to come. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with an expansive rear deck featuring a new treated wood floor that provides the perfect setting for dining, grilling, and entertaining while overlooking the private wooded backyard. A covered porch offers a shaded retreat and peaceful place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings year-round. The expansive homesite also provides ample usable space for future recreational amenities, including a pool, detached garage, garden, workshop, or additional outdoor entertaining areas. This remarkable custom home combines exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, flexible living spaces, workshop and expansion potential, abundant storage, and a private setting that is increasingly difficult to find in North Raleigh. A rare opportunity to own a quality-built custom residence with room to grow, entertain, create, and enjoy for years to come. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything 12209 Galway Drive has to offer. The 706 sq ft bonus room was professionally finished but not permitted and is included in the total square footage.
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Property Details for 12209 Galway Drive

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Subdivision
Sussex Acres
LISTING UPDATED: 06/08/2026 07:37 PM

Property Details for 12209 Galway Drive

StatusPending
MLS #10171647
Days on Market4
Taxes$5,055 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1995
Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,431 SF
CountyWake County
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Building Information for 12209 Galway Drive

Stories-Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,431 SF

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$4,360

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 12209 Galway Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-40W
  • Directions: Take Creedmoor Road north to Norwood Road. Turn left, and proceed to the entrance to Sussex Acres on the right at Glenfiddich Road. Go two blocks and turn left onto Galway Drive. Your new home will be on the right!
  • Subdivision Name: Sussex Acres
  • Latitude: 35.937059
  • Longitude: -78.713367
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,055.13
  • City Limits YN: No
  • Lot Number: 193
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
  • School District Link: wcpss.net
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Barton Pond Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - West Millbrook Middle
  • High School: Wake - Leesville Road High
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Basement, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Lighted, Workshop in Garage
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 4664.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Many Trees, Partially Cleared
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Other Area Below Grade: 776
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 776
  • Parcel Number: 078901468162000 0156421
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 49
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1075.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Stair Lift
  • Construction Materials: Batts Insulation, Cement Siding, Fiber Cement
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Batts Insulation, Cement Siding, Fiber Cement, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum Prewired, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Room Over Garage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Whirlpool Tub, Wired for Sound
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Interior: Attached, Basement, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Lighted, Workshop in Garage, Batts Insulation, Cement Siding, Fiber Cement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup, Attached, Basement, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Lighted, Workshop in Garage
  • Additional Equipment: TV Antenna
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 19.0
Room 1
  • Room Description: Owner's Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 17.5 x 13.5
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Description: Foyer
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 3
  • Room Description: Office
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 4
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: Family Room
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 6
  • Room Description: Breakfast Nook
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 9.5
  • Room Width: 9.5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 7
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.5
  • Room Width: 12.5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Description: Laundry Room
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Description: Bedroom 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 10
  • Room Description: Bedroom 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 11
  • Room Description: Bonus Room
  • Room Dimensions: 20.0 x 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 12
  • Room Description: Billiards Room
  • Room Dimensions: 23.0 x 14.5
  • Room Width: 14.5
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
Room 13
  • Room Description: Hobby/Craft Rm
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Description: Bedroom 4
  • Room Dimensions: 17.5 x 13.5
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 15
  • Room Description: Bedroom 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 16
  • Room Description: Flex Room
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 8.5
  • Room Width: 8.5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 17
  • Room Description: RecRm/Exercise Rm
  • Room Dimensions: 19.0 x 17.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Room 18
  • Room Description: 2-Car Garage
  • Room Dimensions: 27.5 x 21.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Length: 27.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 19
  • Room Description: 1-Car Garage
  • Room Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 12209 Galway Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10171647

—
Jun 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10171647

$875,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10171647

—
06/04/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10171647

$875,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12209 Galway Drive

Taxable ValueLand$175,000Additions$612,230Total$787,230
Tax Record2025$5,055 ($421 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,722 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,722 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,431 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated2005ZoningR-40WCountyWAKEAPN0789.01-46-8162 0156421Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12209 Galway Drive

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Barton Pond Elementary
Public - PK to 5
West Millbrook Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Leesville Road High
Public - 9 to 12
Wake Early College of Information & Biotechnologies
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Barton Pond Elementary
PublicPK to 5

West Millbrook Middle
Public6 to 8

Leesville Road High
Public9 to 12

Wake Early College of Information & Biotechnologies
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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