6516 Bakersfield Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,571 sqft

Property Description

No HOA dues, no city taxes, and a private 1.4 acre wooded lot. If you have been searching for room to breathe right on the Raleigh and Cary border, this charming farmhouse delivers. The setting feels tucked away and peaceful, yet you are just minutes from Crossroads in Cary, close to shopping and everyday amenities, and an easy drive to several major highways. The home greets you with a huge, welcoming Southern front porch and keeps that classic farmhouse feel throughout. Inside you will find original character that is hard to find today, including rustic beams and trim details and old style hardwood floors across the main level. There are two fireplaces, a wood burning fireplace with a classic tile surround in the main living room and a decorative fireplace with built in storage in the dining room. The updated kitchen features cabinets, countertops, and stainless steel appliances, blending farmhouse character with modern function. The floor plan is genuinely functional, with three living spaces on the main level that give you the flexibility of a formal living room and a separate study, plus a first floor laundry room with cabinet storage and a utility sink and a convenient covered side entrance. Fresh interior paint runs throughout. Upstairs offers great flexibility, including a versatile bonus room that works beautifully as a home office, guest space, hobby room, or whatever your lifestyle calls for. The upstairs carpet is ready for your personal touch, giving you the chance to choose flooring that fits your style from day one. Outside, the screened porch opens to a fenced courtyard, surrounded by mature trees, a beautiful grassy front lawn, and well maintained landscaping. A storage shed is perfect for projects and tinkering and keeps your tools organized, and the long driveway provides plenty of parking. Best of all, the big items have already been handled for you, including new siding in 2023, a new water heater in 2026, a crawlspace vapor barrier added in 2022, and the water pump and shut off relocated from the crawlspace to an interior first floor closet for easy access. If you want privacy, elbow room, and a home with real character that still leaves space to make it your own, this is one to see.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 19, 2026

Data Last Updated:

June 20, 2026 at 3:41AM

Listing Office:

Luxe Residential, LLC : 919-696-9088

Listing Agent:

Jenny Hensley : 919-810-6310

MLS ID:

10175265

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingHis and Hers ClosetsNatural WoodworkOpen FloorplanPantryStorageStone CountersWalk-In Closet(s)Bathtub/Shower CombinationWalk-In ShowerSmooth Ceilings
• Appliances: CooktopDisposalDishwasherElectric OvenGas CooktopGas Water HeaterMicrowaveOvenRefrigeratorTankless Water HeaterWater Heater
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupInsideLaundry RoomMain LevelWasher Hookup
• Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
• A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)
• Heating: Fireplace(s)Heat PumpNoneGas Pack
• Fireplace: DecorativeDining RoomLiving RoomWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 2

Exterior

• General: Fire PitLightingPrivate YardStorageUncovered CourtyardFenced YardShed(s)
• Style: Cape CodRusticTraditional
• Other Structures: Shed(s)PorchFront PorchScreenedPatioSide Porch
• Parking: AsphaltDrivewayGravelOff StreetParking PadParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Wood Frames
• General: Fiber Cement2Crawlspace

Location

• Road/Access: County Road
• Golf: None
• Originating MLS: Doorify MLS
• County: Wake

Lot

• Zoning: R-40WLo8 Bakersfield Bm1978-626771396582
• View: Trees/Woods
• Fencing: Back YardChain LinkFencedGateWood

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedWater ConnectedSeptic Connected
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Doorify MLS