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553 Lake Gaston Drive

Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

4 beds
3 baths
2,587 sqft
10,890 sqft lot
$212 per sqft
2008 build
– on site

Welcome to your dream home in the highly desirable South Lakes community! Enjoy resort-style amenities including pools, ponds, playgrounds, walking trails, a kayak launch, and a scenic pavilion—perfect for outdoor living and recreation. This beautiful ranch-style home offers most of its living space on the main level, featuring a spacious primary suite and two additional bedrooms. The owner's suite features a large walk-in closet, and a luxurious en-suite bath with a soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower, granite countertops, dual vanities, and tile flooring. The formal dining room boasts tray ceilings, making a statement the second you walk into this beautiful home. The living room has tall ceilings with the focal point being the grand fireplace. Upstairs, you'll find a versatile loft, a fourth bedroom, and a full bathroom—ideal for guests or a home office. Enjoy peaceful wooded views from your private backyard, creating the feel of a personal retreat especially from your screened-in porch. Your private backyard feels like a mountain escape with the lush landscaping and stone patio. Step onto the outer deck, where you'll find a gas-plumbed grill connection, perfect for effortless outdoor cooking and entertaining. The home is also equipped with a generator that automatically powers on, offering peace of mind. Another huge advantage to this home is the amount of STORAGE. From huge walk-in storage areas on the second floor, with not one entrance, but TWO (that could even be finished out for an additional room). The large walk-in crawl space with vapor barrier and dehumidifier is also a huge plus. Located in Fuquay-Varina close to shops and dining, including the coming soon Target. This home has it all—space, style, and location.

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Compass -- Raleigh

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 4, 2025 •

MLS# 10104469 —

The Building

Year Built:

2008
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Fiber Cement
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Structure Type:

House
Roof:

Tile
Foundation Details:

Other
Stories:

2
Levels:

One and One Half
Basement:

true
Basement:

Crawl Space
Patio And Porch Features:

Enclosed
Building Area Total:

2587
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

2587
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Built-in Features
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Laundry Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2587
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

Take I-440 W, Lake Wheeler Rd and US-401 S/N Main St to Jones Lake Rd. Continue on Jones Lake Rd. Take Apalachia Lake Dr to Lake Gaston Dr
Latitude:

35.574379
Longitude:

-78.754243
Coordinates:

-78.754243, 35.574379

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

PUD
Parcel Number:

0676340076
Lot Size Acres:

0.25
Lot Size Area:

10890
Lot Size Dimensions:

See plat map
Lot Size SqFt:

10890
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Exterior Features:

Fenced Yard
Fencing:

Back Yard
View:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

4157

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b0o5i4cn574yurxqjw0iz/MLS.mp4?rlkey=d97afcypeuvh2lvxs69q3rua4&st=rmx2uxsg&dl=0
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Wake - South Lakes
Middle Or Junior School:

Wake - Fuquay Varina
High School:

Wake - Willow Spring

The Community

Subdivision Name:

South Lakes
Community Features:

Playground
Association Amenities:

Jogging Path
Association:

true
Association Fee:

368
Association Fee Includes:

Maintenance Grounds
Association Fee Frequency:

Semi-Annually
Pool Features:

Community
Pool Private:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Attached Garage:

true
Parking Features:

Concrete
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$550,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,945
Taxes	$346
Insurance	$151
HOA fees	$61
Utilities	$163 See report
Total	$3,666/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/3/25 Jul 3, 2025	Pending	DMLS	$550,000
6/20/25 Jun 20, 2025	Listed / Active	DMLS	$550,000	93.7% (9.8% / YR)
12/1/15 Dec 1, 2015		DMLS	$284,000

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This house located in South Lakes, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 is currently pending sale for $550,000. 553 Lake Gaston Drive is a 2,587 square foot house with 4 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 15 days. 553 Lake Gaston Drive is in the South Lakes neighborhood of Fuquay Varina and has a WalkScore® of 2, making it car-dependent.

Listing Courtesy of: DMLS and Compass -- Raleigh.

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