Fuquay-Varina, NC · Southwest Wake
Realtor in Fuquay-Varina, NC: Leonna Weiss
Leonna Weiss is a REALTOR® with Weiss Choice Realty, brokered by Keller Williams Legacy, from an office in Apex. She represents buyers and sellers in Fuquay-Varina and across Southwest Wake, most often in move-up and relocation moves at $800K and above, and every client works with her directly, from the first call to closing. She has 170+ five-star Google reviews.
By Leonna Weiss, Weiss Choice Realty at KW Legacy · Last updated:
The Fuquay-Varina market at $800K and up
What $800K+ buys in Fuquay-Varina
Above $800K, Fuquay-Varina is largely a new-construction market, though the sample is smaller than in Apex, Holly Springs or Cary. Of the 70 homes that sold for $800K or more in the past year, 51.4% were built in 2025 or 2026 and the median year built was 2025. The median sale price was $905,000, and typical lots were larger than in those three towns, at 0.42 acre.
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Sales: Wake County qualified sales, single-family homes inside Fuquay-Varina town limits, sale price $800,000 and up, Oct. 27, 2025 – Oct. 26, 2026 (file dated Oct. 31, 2026); single-parcel deeds with heated area and acreage recorded. 70 sales is a smaller sample than Cary (526), Apex (240) or Holly Springs (175). Square footage is Wake's heated area, which can differ from MLS. Taxes: Wake County 0.5371 plus Fuquay-Varina 0.3780 per $100 (town rate up 2 cents from 0.358 last year), on assessed value, before the 2027 revaluation and before exemptions; add Wake's $20 residential waste reduction fee for $7,340.80. In-town homes pay no fire district tax. Property outside town limits, including some with a Fuquay-Varina mailing address, is not taxed at the town rate. Town vehicle fee $30 per vehicle, not included. Town utility fees not included.
How I help
Selling or buying in Fuquay-Varina
If you're selling
- A price built from recent Fuquay-Varina sales on comparable streets, not an algorithm alone.
- A plan for competing with new construction nearby, from preparation to launch.
- Help timing a move-up, including buying your next home before or after you sell.
If you're buying
- Neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidance across Fuquay-Varina and Southwest Wake.
- Straight comparisons of new construction and resale, including builder contracts.
- Relocation support if you're moving from out of state and can't tour every weekend.
Neighborhoods
Fuquay-Varina neighborhoods to know
Individual Fuquay-Varina neighborhood guides are not on the site yet. Start with the Living in Fuquay-Varina guide. Sunset Lake, a nearby community, is in unincorporated Wake County with Fuquay-Varina mailing addresses, so it is not inside town limits and is not included in the 70 in-town sales above.
Leonna also works in Apex, Holly Springs and Cary.
Choosing an agent
How to choose a realtor in Fuquay-Varina
Whoever you hire, ask these five questions before you sign anything:
- Who will I actually work with? Some teams hand clients to junior agents after the first meeting. With me, you work with me from start to finish.
- What have similar homes in Fuquay-Varina sold for in the last 12 months? A good answer uses closed sales with dates, not list prices.
- How will you handle new construction? At this price, builders are often your competition as a seller and your alternative as a buyer.
- What will I pay, and what's in the buyer or listing agreement? Get the compensation terms in writing before you start.
- What can I check? Read the agent's reviews yourself, on Google and elsewhere, and ask for a recent client you can call.
FAQ
Questions about buying and selling in Fuquay-Varina
Who is a good realtor for buying or selling a home in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
Leonna Weiss of Weiss Choice Realty, brokered by Keller Williams Legacy, works with buyers and sellers in Fuquay-Varina and across Southwest Wake, especially move-up and relocation clients at $800K and above. Every client works with her directly, she has 170+ five-star Google reviews, and her office is at 1483 Beaver Creek Commons Dr in Apex. Call or text (919) 648-0458.
What does $800K+ buy in Fuquay-Varina right now?
In the 12 months ending Oct. 26, 2026, 70 single-family homes inside Fuquay-Varina town limits sold for $800,000 or more, at a median sale price of $905,000. That is a smaller sample than in Apex, Holly Springs or Cary. The typical one had 3,670 heated square feet on 0.42 acre, at a median of $260 per square foot, and the median year built was 2025. Source: Wake County qualified sales.
How much are property taxes on an $800K home in Fuquay-Varina?
On $800,000 of assessed value, the FY 2026-27 combined Wake County and Fuquay-Varina rate of 0.9151 per $100 comes to $7,320.80 a year, or $7,340.80 with Wake's $20 residential waste reduction fee, for homes inside town limits. That is before any exemptions, and it uses assessed value, not sale price. Property outside town limits, including some with a Fuquay-Varina mailing address, is not taxed at the town rate.
Is most of Fuquay-Varina's $800K+ market new construction?
Yes. Of the 70 Fuquay-Varina homes that sold for $800,000 or more in the 12 months ending Oct. 26, 2026, 51.4% were built in 2025 or 2026, and the median year built was 2025. The sample is smaller than in Apex, Holly Springs or Cary.
When will Wake County reassess homes in Fuquay-Varina?
Wake County's next revaluation takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Results go to the Board of Commissioners on Jan. 19, 2027, notices of value should reach owners around Jan. 22, 2027, and the planned appeal deadline is Apr. 30, 2027. Current assessed values reflect the market as of Jan. 1, 2024.
How do I find out what my Fuquay-Varina home is worth?
Start with the free estimate at weisschoicerealty.com/home-value, then ask Leonna for a pricing review. She adjusts for what an algorithm can't see, like updates, lot position and recent sales on your street.
Thinking about a move in Fuquay-Varina?
Tell me what you're weighing, whether it's a sale, a move-up or a relocation, and I'll walk you through the numbers for your street and price point. Learn more about me or explore living in Fuquay-Varina.
Sources
- Wake County Tax Administration, tax rates and fees, FY 2026-27: wake.gov and the rate history (PDF).
- Wake County 2027 revaluation schedule: wake.gov.
- Wake County qualified sales, past 24 months (file dated Oct. 31, 2026): services.wake.gov.
- Neighborhood assessed values: Wake County real estate parcel data (values as of Jan. 1, 2024).
- Google review count and rating: Weiss Choice Realty Google Business Profile, 5.0 stars from 174 reviews as of Oct. 30, 2026.
Weiss Choice Realty, brokered by Keller Williams Legacy
1483 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, NC 27502 · Call or text (919) 648-0458 · leonna@weisschoicerealty.com