Aquanetta Bell-Realtor

🚨🚨New Rental Alert🚨🚨

Charming 3 bedroom 2 bathroom coming available mid October. This comfortable home is located in a quiet, secluded neighborhood just minutes away from major shopping outlets and highways.

Monthly Rent $1875
Security Deposit $1875

No Section 8 allowed!

Must make 2.5 times the rent
Credit and criminal background check Will be performed.

Will work with previous evictions on a case by case basis.

Open house Saturday September 30, 2023 12-2pm

398 middle landing drive Smithfield nc
All showings are by appointment only!

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🚨🚨New Rental Alert🚨🚨

Available September 1st. Luxurious 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms, with a 1 car garage and screen in porch with loft. Located in Brier Creek Area. Minutes away from shopping center and restaurants.

Rental amount $2,000
Security Deposit $2,000

Application fee $ 100 per adult over 18 yrs

Back ground and credit check will be perform

No smoking or pets allowed.

Open house Saturday, August 19 1-3pm

7224 Terregles Drive Raleigh NC

Looking to buy,sell, or need your property managed?

Call me (919)561 8630

www.palmerrealestategroup.com

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