181 Steam Engine Way, Garner, NC 27529

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 1,755 sqft

Property Description

Buyers looking under $400k in Wake County are usually told they have to compromise on outdoor living. 181 Steam Engine Way is the exception. Tucked near the end of a quiet street in Garner's Bingham Station neighborhood, this updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,755 square feet of comfortable living space and a backyard setup that feels far beyond what buyers typically expect at this price point. Step outside into a fully fenced, custom-designed outdoor retreat. Built for entertaining, the yard features an expansive stone paver patio, a built-in outdoor cooking area, custom pergola seating, and a covered cabana-style lounge space. Whether you're hosting friends, enjoying a fire pit evening, or making the most of a quiet night at home, this is the kind of outdoor living space that would be difficult and expensive to recreate. Inside, the home lives bright and open, with high ceilings, a functional main-level flow, a spacious kitchen, and a large primary suite with cathedral ceilings, dual vanities, and a walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a 2-car garage and a convenient Garner location minutes from White Oak Crossing shopping and dining, with easy access to I-40, US-70, and Downtown Raleigh. This isn't just a starter home -- it's a lifestyle upgrade with one of the most compelling backyard setups you'll find under $400k.

Listing Status:

Pending

Date Added:

April 24, 2026

Data Last Updated:

June 23, 2026 at 12:39PM

Listing Office:

Cornerstone Properties : 919-341-9594

Listing Agent:

Dale Moody : 919-607-4606

MLS ID:

10162376

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fan(s)Double VanityHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanWalk-In Closet(s)
• Laundry: Laundry ClosetLower LevelLaundry Room
• Flooring: CarpetVinyl
• A/C: Central AirHeat Pump
• Heating: Forced AirHeat Pump

Exterior

• General: Outdoor KitchenPrivate YardFenced Yard
• Style: ContemporaryTraditionalTransitional

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: Vinyl Siding2Slab

Location

• HOA Amenities: NoneUnknown243.0Semi-Annually
• Originating MLS: Doorify MLS
• County: Wake

Lot

• Zoning: R4Lo234 Bingham Station Ph2 Bm2005-02015162901288577000 0341727
• Fencing: Back Yard

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Doorify MLS