Welcome to 513 W First Street in Kenly! Offering an excellent opportunity for investors, first-time homebuyers, or those looking to downsize, this home provides a practical and affordable option with lots of potential! For investors, this home has a well established 3 year rental history. And for owner-occupants, the home presents an excellent opportunity to make it your own while building equity! Conveniently located near the heart of Kenly with easy access to local shopping, dining, and major roadways for travel throughout Johnston and the surrounding counties. Whether you're searching for your first home, downsizing into a more manageable property, or looking for your next investment, this property may be a great fit for you. Home is tenant occupied on month-to-month terms. Advance appointment is required for all showings. Please do not disturb the tenant.
For sale
$219,900
513 W 1st Street, Kenly, NC 27542
3beds
1,179sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 2 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Hines 919-868-6316,
RE/MAX Southland Realty II,
Michael Dale 919-921-1043,
RE/MAX Southland Realty II
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100601414
Originating MLS: Johnston County Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Johnston County Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Blinds/Shades, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,179
- Total interior livable area: 1,179 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Gravel, Enclosed, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 89 x 142 x 94 x 142
Details
- Parcel number: 265716930785
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kenly
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $220,650
- Annual tax amount: $2,559
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Lease term: Month To Month
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,673/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,900-10.2%$187/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #100601414 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000-2%$208/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$212/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$212/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+6.4%$212/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 3/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 2/21/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 11/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2023 | Price change | $235,000+2.2%$199/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2540519 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $230,000+31.5%$195/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Doorify MLS #2397832 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2021 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$148/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2397832 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $180,000$153/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2397832 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2021 | Pending sale | $180,000$153/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2397832 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $180,000+80%$153/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2397832 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2017 | Sold | $100,000-9%$85/sqft |
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| 6/7/2017 | Pending sale | $109,900$93/sqft |
Source: Deans Group Realty LLC #2124853 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $109,900+57%$93/sqft |
Source: Deans Group Realty LLC #2124853 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2007 | Sold | $70,000$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,582 +85.8% | $220,650 +116% |
| 2024 | $1,390 +3% | $102,170 |
| 2023 | $1,349 -2.9% | $102,170 |
| 2022 | $1,390 +9.4% | $102,170 +9.4% |
| 2021 | $1,271 -0.7% | $93,420 |
| 2020 | $1,280 | $93,420 |
| 2019 | $1,280 +21.9% | $93,420 +23.7% |
| 2018 | $1,050 | $75,530 |
| 2017 | $1,050 | $75,530 |
| 2016 | $1,050 | $75,530 |
| 2015 | $1,050 | $75,530 |
| 2014 | $1,050 | $75,530 |
| 2013 | -- | $75,530 |
| 2012 | -- | $75,530 +4.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $72,260 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 27542
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glendale Kenly
- Middle: North Johnston
- High: North Johnston
Source: Hive 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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