NEW PRICE! Don't miss this Amberly Home w/PRIVATE backyard & NEW HVAC/Carpet/Paint! This home has large rooms, an open floor plan, & usable outdoor living spaces. From the inviting front porch - perfect for morning coffee or evening chats - you are welcomed into a spacious flex room with hardwood floors & crown molding. The family room w/gas fireplace opens into the large eat-in kitchen w/island. Upstairs you will find a large primary bedroom w/cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet, & bathroom with double vanities, step-in shower & separate bathtub. Also upstairs are two more bedrooms & a full bath, a spacious loft, & convenient laundry room. The private backyard w/extended patio is ready for lounging, grilling, or play. Thoughtful upgrades include a brand-new Trane HVAC plus Ecobee Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats. The home is part of the desirable Amberly neighborhood with resort-like amenities including two pools, clubhouse with basketball court and fitness facility, playground, scenic walking trails and a beautiful lake. Shopping and dining including Publix, Mirchi's Indian Kitchen, Sipcha Bubble Tea Shop, and more are walkable in under five minutes. Nearby greenways connect to McCrimmon Park offering tennis and pickleball courts. The American Tobacco Trail is close by offering miles of traffic-free walking, running, and biking. Located near RTP with quick, easy access to major highways and Raleigh Durham International Airport (less than 15 minutes away) this home offers a rare combination of Location, Upgrades, & Privacy!
Sold for $570,000
$570,000
518 Emerald Downs Rd, Cary, NC 27519
3beds
2,476sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2006
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$571,600 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$2,602 Estimated rent
Home value
$571,600
$543,000 - $600,000
$2,602/mo
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Gas fireplaceSpacious loftInviting front porchLarge roomsCrown moldingHardwood floorsStep-in shower
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Listed by:
Ann Koonce 919-971-3051,
EXP Realty LLC
Bought with:
Dara Shain, 293940
Inhabit Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10102759
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,476
- Total interior livable area: 2,476 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,476
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: Association, Outdoor Pool, Community
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 0725842916
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
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: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Arlington Park at Amberly
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Court Interior, Jogging Path, Party Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $98 monthly
Location
- Region: Cary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $590,898
- Annual tax amount: $5,085
- Date on market: 6/12/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $570,000-3.4%$230/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Pending sale | $590,000$238/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $590,000-3.3%$238/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $610,000-2%$246/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Price change | $622,500-1.2%$251/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $630,000-0.8%$254/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $635,000+136.9%$256/sqft |
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| 1/8/2014 | Sold | $268,000-17.5%$108/sqft |
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| 5/16/2008 | Listing removed | $324,900$131/sqft |
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| 3/14/2008 | Listed for sale | $324,900+8.3%$131/sqft |
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| 1/23/2007 | Sold | $300,000$121/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,085 +2.2% | $590,898 |
| 2024 | $4,975 +44.1% | $590,898 +72.5% |
| 2023 | $3,453 +3.9% | $342,594 |
| 2022 | $3,324 +2.1% | $342,594 |
| 2021 | $3,258 -0.5% | $342,594 |
| 2020 | $3,275 +3.7% | $342,594 +17% |
| 2019 | $3,156 | $292,919 |
| 2018 | $3,156 +10.9% | $292,919 |
| 2017 | $2,847 +1.5% | $292,919 |
| 2016 | $2,804 -1.1% | $292,919 +2.5% |
| 2015 | $2,835 +6% | $285,913 |
| 2014 | $2,673 | $285,913 |
| 2013 | -- | $285,913 +0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $284,897 |
| 2011 | -- | $284,897 |
| 2010 | -- | $284,897 |
| 2009 | -- | $284,897 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Amberly
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Hortons Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Mills Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Panther Creek HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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