$40K price adjustment! When buyers say they want to be ''walkable to Downtown Cary,'' this is what they want. This charming mid-century, one-level ranch sits just two blocks from the Downtown Cary Park, the Cary Arts Center, and the brand-new public library, close enough to enjoy it all, yet tucked away from the noise and crowds. No HOA. No downtown headaches. Just an easy, connected lifestyle. Whether you roll or stroll, you can leave the car at home and still do it all: miles of greenway trails, pocket parks, boutique shops, a grocery store, the dog park, coffee, dinner out; everything is right at your doorstep. The elementary school is just down the street, with the high school close by as well, making day-to-day life feel simple and effortless. Inside, the home is truly move-in ready. Thoughtfully updated while honoring its mid-century character, it features real hardwood floors, a brand new primary bathroom, updated insulation, new gutters, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The carport includes a workshop, perfect for projects, storage, or hobbies. Even better, over $43,000 in preparation work has already been done, so you can move in and start enjoying the downtown lifestyle immediately. Refrigerator included. This is the kind of place that makes daily life easier, weekends better, and downtown living feel exactly the way people hope it would.
Sold for $539,000
$539,000
116 Shirley Dr, Cary, NC 27511
3beds
1,463sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1966
0.35 Acres Lot
$539,500 Zestimate®
$368/sqft
$2,092 Estimated rent
Home value
$539,500
$513,000 - $566,000
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Listed by:
Charles Christiansen 919-907-1010,
Coldwell Banker HPW,
Kate Mazza 919-244-1762,
Coldwell Banker HPW
Bought with:
Nev Nelson, 351328
Better Homes & Gardens Real Es
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10141297
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining L, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs, Storage, Walk-In Shower, Wired for Data
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,463
- Total interior livable area: 1,463 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,463
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Carport, Open
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Downtown, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Native Plants
Details
- Parcel number: 076306480296000 0027905
- Zoning: R12
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Pine Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Cary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $368/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $517,669
- Annual tax amount: $4,456
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listing removed | $1,995$1/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,995$1/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Sold | $539,000$368/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Pending sale | $539,000$368/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $539,000-3.6%$368/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $559,000-3.5%$382/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $579,000+226.2%$396/sqft |
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| 9/10/2014 | Sold | $177,500-1.3%$121/sqft |
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| 7/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $179,900+9%$123/sqft |
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| 4/16/2010 | Sold | $165,000-2.9%$113/sqft |
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| 1/9/2010 | Price change | $170,000-5%$116/sqft |
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| 9/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $179,000+25.6%$122/sqft |
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| 1/14/2005 | Sold | $142,500$97/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,457 +2.2% | $517,669 |
| 2024 | $4,361 +40.3% | $517,669 +68% |
| 2023 | $3,108 +3.9% | $308,194 |
| 2022 | $2,993 +2% | $308,194 |
| 2021 | $2,932 -0.5% | $308,194 |
| 2020 | $2,948 +33.3% | $308,194 +50.6% |
| 2019 | $2,211 | $204,666 |
| 2018 | $2,211 +10.8% | $204,666 |
| 2017 | $1,995 +1.5% | $204,666 |
| 2016 | $1,965 +10.7% | $204,666 +14.8% |
| 2015 | $1,775 | $178,222 |
| 2014 | -- | $178,222 |
| 2013 | -- | $178,222 |
| 2012 | -- | $178,222 |
| 2011 | -- | $178,222 |
| 2010 | -- | $178,222 |
| 2009 | -- | $178,222 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 27511
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cary ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10East Cary Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Cary HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Cary
- Middle: Wake - East Cary
- High: Wake - Cary
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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