Perfect for first-time homebuyers or investors, this beautifully updated ranch in the heart of Wendell is a must-see. The home features an updated kitchen with granite countertops and new stainless-steel appliances, a fully renovated bathroom, and brand-new flooring throughout. Offering 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, the property is tucked into an established neighborhood with NO HOA and includes a spacious backyard with endless possibilities. Enjoy the convenience of being just a short walk to the local elementary school, nearby church, and all the charming shops and restaurants downtown has to offer—or hop on your GOLF CART and head downtown for dinner. True to Wendell's motto, ''SMALL TOWN, BIG CHARM,'' all of this is just 12 MINUTES FROM I-540 IN RALEIGH.
Sold for $265,000
$265,000
23 W Academy St, Wendell, NC 27591
3beds
1,065sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1948
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$268,100 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$1,654 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,100
$255,000 - $282,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eric Jackson 919-210-5059,
Coldwell Banker HPW
Bought with:
Mary Simpson, 270947
Real Broker, LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10140587
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,065
- Total interior livable area: 1,065 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,065
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 53 x 129 x 45 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 1784.19617446.000
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Asbestos, Plaster
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wendell
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Listing removed | $1,850$2/sqft |
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| 5/25/2026 | Price change | $1,850-5.1%$2/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $1,950-2%$2/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,990$2/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Sold | $265,000-3.6%$249/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10140587 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$258/sqft |
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| 1/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+57.1%$258/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $175,000+180%$164/sqft |
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| 10/18/2002 | Sold | $62,500$59/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #645030 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,815 +1.8% | $169,448 |
| 2024 | $1,784 +56.8% | $169,448 +89.4% |
| 2023 | $1,138 +4.7% | $89,447 |
| 2022 | $1,086 -0.2% | $89,447 |
| 2021 | $1,089 +2.9% | $89,447 |
| 2020 | $1,058 +13.2% | $89,447 +27.7% |
| 2019 | $935 | $70,032 |
| 2018 | $935 +8.6% | $70,032 |
| 2017 | $861 +1.2% | $70,032 |
| 2016 | $851 +8.9% | $70,032 +8.9% |
| 2015 | $781 +3.1% | $64,285 |
| 2014 | $758 | $64,285 |
| 2013 | -- | $64,285 |
| 2012 | -- | $64,285 |
| 2011 | -- | $64,285 |
| 2010 | -- | $64,285 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,285 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27591
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Wendell ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Wendell MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10East Wake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Wendell
- Middle: Wake - Wendell
- High: Wake - East Wake
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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Estimated market value
$268,100
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- North Carolina
- Wake County
- Wendell
- 27591
- 23 W Academy St
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