PRICE IMPROVEMENT IN WAKE FOREST! Looking for space, character, and an incredible opportunity to build equity in Wake Forest? Welcome to 1015 Wait Avenue! We've just had a price improvement, making this classic home an even bigger value for buyers looking to put down roots near the heart of town. Property Highlights: • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,671 Sq Ft • Expansive 0.8-acre lot with endless outdoor possibilities • Unbeatable location—just minutes from historic downtown Wake Forest, local dining, shops, and greenways Make It Yours with a Renovation Loan! Did you know you don't need a huge pile of cash on hand to update a home? This property is the perfect candidate for a renovation loan (like an FHA 203k or Conventional HomeStyle loan).
For sale
$299,000
1015 Wait Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
4beds
1,671sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1948
0.8 Acres Lot
$284,500 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 418 days
- 935
- 35
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sheryl Merritt 919-633-1711,
New Legacy Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10107868
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,671
- Total interior livable area: 1,671 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,671
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.8 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Hardwood Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 1850.01090154 0124497
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame, Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
- Major remodel year: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $257,074
- Annual tax amount: $2,541
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
Estimated market value
$284,500
$270,000 - $299,000
$2,167/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $299,000-9.4%$179/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Price change | $329,900-3%$197/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $340,000+166.7%$203/sqft |
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| 5/8/2017 | Sold | $127,500-5.6%$76/sqft |
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| 4/28/2017 | Pending sale | $135,000$81/sqft |
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| 3/20/2017 | Price change | $135,000-3.6%$81/sqft |
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| 2/16/2017 | Price change | $140,000-6.7%$84/sqft |
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| 2/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $150,000$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,429 +0.4% | $257,074 |
| 2024 | $2,420 +39.5% | $257,074 +74.2% |
| 2023 | $1,734 +4.2% | $147,544 |
| 2022 | $1,664 +1.8% | $147,544 |
| 2021 | $1,636 | $147,544 |
| 2020 | $1,636 -1.3% | $147,544 +11.8% |
| 2019 | $1,657 | $131,925 |
| 2018 | $1,657 +9.2% | $131,925 |
| 2017 | $1,517 +1.3% | $131,925 |
| 2016 | $1,498 -1.4% | $131,925 -0.2% |
| 2015 | $1,519 +3.3% | $132,131 |
| 2014 | $1,471 | $132,131 |
| 2013 | -- | $132,131 |
| 2012 | -- | $132,131 |
| 2011 | -- | $132,131 |
| 2010 | -- | $132,131 |
| 2009 | -- | $132,131 |
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Neighborhood: 27587
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Richland Creek Elementary School
- Middle: Wake - Rolesville Middle School
- High: Wake - Wake Forest High School
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






