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Sold for $210,000
  • $210,000

    278 Hill St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    2beds
    1,065sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1905
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $210,000 Zestimate®
    $197/sqft
    $1,432 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $210,000

    $200,000 - $221,000

    $1,432/mo

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    What's special

    Original charm
    Vintage charm meets modern convenience in the heart of Wake Forest. If cookie-cutter homes aren't your style, this beautifully preserved 1905 bungalow is the one you've been waiting for. Tucked away on a wooded lot in one of Wake Forest's most beloved historic neighborhoods, this charming home offers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and opportunity.Featuring 2 bedrooms, this home is designed for today's lifestyle. Original charm pairs beautifully with important updates already completed, including a new roof (2022), plus HVAC, windows, flooring, and appliances that are only six years old. Even better, the refrigerator, washer, and dryer all convey, making your move that much easier.Step outside and enjoy everything that makes Wake Forest so popular. You're just minutes from downtown's locally owned coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, boutiques, parks, and year-round community events. Leave the chain stores behind and embrace a neighborhood with personality.Whether you're buying your first home, simplifying your lifestyle, or adding a unique property to your investment portfolio, this bungalow offers the rare chance to own a piece of Wake Forest history while adding your own personal style over time. The home's strong rental history—including a most recent rental rate of $1,400 per month—also makes it an attractive investment opportunity.Historic homes with this much charm, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location don't come along often. Bring your vision, make it your own, and start your next chapter in one of Wake Forest's most desirable historic neighborhoods. Property is being sold As Is.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Fred Havasy 919-455-3904,

    Keller Williams Realty

    Bought with:

    Nicolle Bowers, 226168

    Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10172371MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 222.01 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.9 x 14.9
    Bedroom 2
    • Description: or Office
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156.45 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.9 x 10.5
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 49 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 7.0 x 7.0
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 89.4 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.9 x 6.0
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 175.82 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.9 x 11.8
    Other
    • Description: Covered Rear Porch
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 92.61 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18.9 x 4.9
    Other
    • Description: Closed Front Porch
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 47 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10.0 x 4.7
    Heating
    • Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Flooring: Simulated Wood
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    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

    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
    • Exterior features: Fenced Yard
    • Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
    Lot
    • Size: 7,840 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees
    • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1841852369 0032493
    • Zoning: GR5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Concrete, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block, Crawlspace
    • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1905

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Royal Cotton Mill
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Wake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $197/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $195,907
    • Annual tax amount: $1,061
    • Date on market: 6/6/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/21/2026Sold$210,000-6.7%$197/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10172371 Report a problem
    7/31/2026Pending sale$225,000$211/sqft
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    6/6/2026Listed for sale$225,000-6.2%$211/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10172371 Report a problem
    2/11/2026Listing removed$1,195$1/sqft
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    2/6/2026Price change$1,195-7.7%$1/sqft
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    1/7/2026Price change$1,295-7.2%$1/sqft
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    12/17/2025Listed for rent$1,395$1/sqft
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    12/17/2025Listing removed$1,395$1/sqft
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    12/16/2025Listed for rent$1,395$1/sqft
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    11/25/2025Listing removed$239,900$225/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10114642 Report a problem
    9/3/2025Price change$239,900-4%$225/sqft
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    8/8/2025Listed for sale$250,000+66.7%$235/sqft
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    8/9/2023Listing removed--
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    7/1/2023Listed for rent$1,395+11.6%$1/sqft
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    2/25/2022Listing removed--
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    2/9/2022Price change$1,250-3.5%$1/sqft
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    1/26/2022Price change$1,295-5.8%$1/sqft
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    1/9/2022Listed for rent$1,375+10%$1/sqft
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    7/28/2021Listing removed--
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    7/7/2021Listed for rent$1,250$1/sqft
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    5/1/2020Sold$150,000+0.1%$141/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2305872 Report a problem
    3/16/2020Pending sale$149,900$141/sqft
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    3/12/2020Listed for sale$149,900$141/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX United #2305872 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$941 +0.4%$195,907
    2024$937 +13.2%$195,907 +41.4%
    2023$828 +4.2%$138,597
    2022$795 -48.3%$138,597
    2021$1,538 +116.2%$138,597
    2020$711 +22%$138,597 +205.3%
    2019$583 $45,392
    2018-- $45,392
    2017-- $45,392
    2016$529 $45,392 -0.4%
    2015-- $45,567
    2014$520 $45,567
    2013-- $45,567
    2012-- $45,567
    2011-- $45,567
    2010-- $45,567
    2009-- $45,567
    2008-- --
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    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 27587

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Wake - Heritage Elementary
    • Middle: Wake - Heritage Middle
    • 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.

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