Welcome home to 522 Panthers Run Drive in sought-after Huntington Ridge! Just minutes from Southpoint Mall, this neighborhood offers a community pool, playground, and direct access to the American Tobacco Trail for walking, running, and biking. Enjoy convenient access to I-40, RDU Airport, Duke, and UNC. Sunny and bright, this beautifully updated home features floating luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor. An open foyer welcomes you with a living room to the left and a private office with French doors to the right. The formal dining room showcases a tray ceiling, crown, and chair rail molding. The spacious and fully renovated kitchen opens to the family room and features 42-inch white cabinetry with crown molding extending to the ceiling, quartz countertops, a large center island, herringbone subway tile backsplash, and a custom hood over the electric cooktop. A wall oven, microwave, and refrigerator complete the appliance package. A walk-in pantry, additional pantry cabinetry, illuminated glass-front upper cabinets, and buffet cabinetry provide exceptional storage. The adjoining breakfast area overlooks the backyard, while the family room offers a gas-log fireplace and abundant windows. Upstairs, the primary suite features a tray ceiling, a generous walk-in closet with two sides, and a refreshed bathroom with painted cabinetry, updated fixtures, mirrors, and lighting, a garden soaking tub, and a separate shower with a cultured marble surround. Three additional bedrooms and a spacious bonus room offer flexible living space, with ceiling fans in every room. The hall bathroom also features updated fixtures, lighting, and mirrors. Walk-in storage off the bonus room provides convenient space for seasonal decorations, luggage, and more. Enjoy outdoor living on the oversized covered porch with skylights, metal railings, and a ceiling fan, or gather on the expansive stamped-concrete patio. The flat backyard features a black metal fence, lush landscaping, and mature trees. Additional highlights include a laundry room with a utility sink and cabinetry, a first-floor half bath, a two-car garage, irrigation, solar panels, and a roof replaced in 2022.