Charming 1950 Bungalow with Character Galore! Don't miss this adorable 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in the heart of Wake Forest! This home was part of student housing when Wake Forest College was still in Wake Forest. It is full of personality and timeless charm. With 632 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space, every inch is used to its fullest potential perfect for those who appreciate cozy living with unique character. Enjoy quiet mornings or lively evenings on the large screened porch overlooking the private and tranquil fenced backyard ideal for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining friends. Inside, you'll find a bright and welcoming interior with just the right amount of vintage flair. Many updates include a screened porch addition in 2008, newer appliances, gas pack installed in 2011, all exterior walls and ceiling reinsulated in 2021, gas water heater installed in 2020 and flooring replaced in the kitchen and family room. This single-family home is being sold as-is, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history and make it your own. Located close to parks and the shops and restaurants of downtown Wake Forest, the location can't be beat. And NO HOA! The best way to appreciate this one-of-a-kind home is to see it in person, schedule your showing today!
Sold for $208,000
$208,000
205 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
1beds
632sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$205,700 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$1,232 Estimated rent
Home value
$205,700
$195,000 - $216,000
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Vintage flairBright and welcoming interiorLarge screened porch
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Listed by:
Amy Dewitt 203-592-9621,
Allen Tate/Wake Forest
Bought with:
Julia Thompson, 282830
Brassfield Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10098092
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas Pack
Cooling
- Gas
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: In Bathroom
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 632
- Total interior livable area: 632 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 632
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1841.11558432.000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Spray Foam Insulation, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,088
- Annual tax amount: $1,568
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2025 | Sold | $208,000$329/sqft |
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| 6/1/2025 | Pending sale | $208,000$329/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $208,000+215.2%$329/sqft |
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| 7/12/1999 | Sold | $66,000+37.5%$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/1998 | Sold | $48,000+6.7%$76/sqft |
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| 12/30/1997 | Sold | $45,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $797 +0.4% | $173,088 +4.3% |
| 2024 | $794 +52.7% | $165,899 +92.7% |
| 2023 | $520 +4.1% | $86,078 |
| 2022 | $500 +1.7% | $86,078 |
| 2021 | $491 -7.5% | $86,078 -7.8% |
| 2020 | $531 +11.9% | $93,354 +27.3% |
| 2019 | $475 | $73,315 |
| 2018 | $475 | $73,315 |
| 2017 | -- | $73,315 |
| 2016 | $431 -54.4% | $73,315 -10.1% |
| 2015 | $945 +3.3% | $81,572 |
| 2014 | $916 | $81,572 |
| 2013 | -- | $81,572 |
| 2012 | -- | $81,572 |
| 2011 | -- | $81,572 |
| 2010 | -- | $81,572 |
| 2009 | -- | $81,572 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 27587
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Heritage ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 3 mi
- 10/10Heritage MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 7/10Wake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake County Schools
- Middle: Wake County Schools
- High: Wake County Schools
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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