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    521 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    4beds
    3,326sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    0.61 Acres Lot
    $931,800 Zestimate®
    $280/sqft
    $3,105 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $931,800

    $885,000 - $978,000

    $3,105/mo

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    What's special

    Koi-fish pondCascading waterfallsWired for securityAuto led lightingBackyard oasisRich oak hardwoodsModern coffered ceilings
    MOTIVATED SELLERS-BRING A WORKABLE OFFER TODAY! Sellers have listened to feedback; priced accordingly--Offering a PREMIER HOME WARRANTY & 1 MONTH POOL MAINTENANCE to a strong offer! PLUS-ALL POOL/PATIO FURNITURE, POOL EQUIPMENT/ROBOTIC CLEANER, & 2 LARGE TVS (Primary bed & GAZEBO). NO HOA/COVENANTS! DREAM LOCATION! Watch football games by the pool, grill your favorite meals, & comfortably host gatherings of all sizes right in your backyard! Live minutes from everything Wake Forest! Walking distance to local schools, parks, & downtown! This home is a LUXURY experience--GORGEOUS interior & backyard OASIS! Private 0.61 acre lot hosts an UPDATED-4BR, 2.5BA estate with 3,700+ sq. ft. (3,326 finished/411 unfinished). EASY LIVING AWAITS! So much to love--a large Saltwater pool, a Koi-fish pond, cascading waterfalls, a sizable putting green, or a screened gazebo w/roof! Custom wrought-iron fenced yard for kids/pets. Inside-Find rich Oak hardwoods, comfortable living spaces, & well chosen high-end updates. OPEN-CONCEPT family rm w/FP & MODERN coffered ceilings, BRIGHT GOURMET KITCHEN-Granite & HIGH END appliances. Gorgeous Formal DINING, Private OFFICE w/French doors, SUNROOM w/FP, & versatile FLEX room w/ceramic sink-tiled floor-ideal for hobbies, pets, fitness, or kid zone! Upstairs--4 PRIVATE/SPACIOUS beds & updated baths await. Roll down attic access. WHOLE HOUSE FAN. Basement/workshop=Gym space, wine cellar, teen zone, or storage. Close to Capital Blvd., I-540, Hwy. 98 MAJOR UPGRADES already complete--Whole-House Generator, Roof (2016) w/50 yr. warranty, HVACS (2017), Roll out Marvin windows, Sliding windows, Nest thermostats, Updated Baths/Electrical, Wired for Security, Front/Back Irrigation, Auto LED lighting & more! Sealed attic. Live in LUXURY & RELAXATION every day & live CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! Asking $995,000! Schedule your showing today! Don't miss this opportunity! Multiple options for adding additional garage/parking spaces. See Agent for details.

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    Listed by:

    Betsey Cobb 919-946-1800,

    Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Falls of Neuse

    Bought with:

    Betsey Cobb, 329190

    Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Falls of Neuse

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10155656MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 253.68 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16.8 x 15.1
    Bedroom 2
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 248.4 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.5 x 18.4
    Bedroom 3
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 240.21 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15.7 x 15.3
    Bedroom 4
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 169.12 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.2 x 15.1
    Basement
    • Description: Was not measured
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 530.16 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 28.2 x 18.8
    Dining room
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: First
    • Area: 209.89 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.9 x 15.1
    Other
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: First
    • Area: 104 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.0 x 8.0
    Exercise room
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: First
    • Area: 235 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23.5 x 10.0
    Family room
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: First
    • Area: 446.76 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 29.2 x 15.3
    Kitchen
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: First
    • Area: 248.4 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.5 x 18.4
    Office
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: First
    • Area: 223.39 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8.9 x 25.1
    Other
    • Description: Front Patio
    • Level: First
    • Area: 274.7 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6.7 x 41.0
    Other
    • Description: Back Patio
    • Level: First
    • Area: 210 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.0 x 15.0
    Sunroom
    • Description: Professionally Measured
    • Level: First
    • Area: 213.64 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21.8 x 9.8
    Heating
    • Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, See Remarks, Gas Pack
    Cooling
    • Attic Fan, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Whole House Fan, Window Unit(s), Gas Pack
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Wine Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Closet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Main Level, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Bookcases, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Dining L, Central Vacuum Prewired, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings
    • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Window Coverings, Wood Frames, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Concrete,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access,Workshop
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Decorative, Fire Pit, Family Room, Glass Doors, Masonry, Other, See Remarks, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,326
    • Total interior livable area: 3,326 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,326
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Concrete, Detached, Deeded, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Lighted, Off Street, Shared Driveway, See Remarks, Storage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: Front door
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
    • Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue, Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Other, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Light(s), Storage, Fenced Yard
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Sweep, Private, Screen Enclosure, See Remarks, Salt Water, Waterfall
    • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Other,Privacy,Wood,Wrought Iron
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood, Pool
    Lot
    • Size: 0.61 Acres
    • Features: Back Yard, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Pond on Lot, Secluded, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Waterfall, Wooded, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared
    • Residential vegetation: Grassed, Partially Wooded
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s), Gazebo, Workshop
    • Parcel number: 1840490946
    • Zoning: GR3
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Generator, Irrigation Equipment

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Georgian,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Concrete, Other, Plaster
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Combination
    • Roof: Other,Shingle
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1925
    • Major remodel year: 1925
    Details
    • Builder model: Custom Build-Wilkerson

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Fire Alarm, Other, Prewired, Smoke Detector(s), Security System
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Wake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $280/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $729,035
    • Annual tax amount: $6,851
    • Date on market: 3/27/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/28/2026Sold$932,500-6.3%$280/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10155656 Report a problem
    9/1/2026Pending sale$995,000$299/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10155656 Report a problem
    8/13/2026Price change$995,000-2.5%$299/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10155656 Report a problem
    7/24/2026Price change$1,020,000-1%$307/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10155656 Report a problem
    7/9/2026Price change$1,030,000-1.8%$310/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10155656 Report a problem
    6/18/2026Price change$1,048,500-2.5%$315/sqft
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    5/28/2026Price change$1,075,000-2.3%$323/sqft
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    4/16/2026Price change$1,100,000-4.3%$331/sqft
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    3/27/2026Listed for sale$1,150,000+15%$346/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10155656 Report a problem
    2/15/2024Sold$1,000,000$301/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10003421 Report a problem
    12/31/2023Pending sale$1,000,000$301/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10003421 Report a problem
    12/27/2023Listed for sale$1,000,000$301/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10003421 Report a problem
    9/3/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed Report a problem
    8/15/2023Contingent$1,000,000$301/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2526121 Report a problem
    8/9/2023Listed for sale$1,000,000$301/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2526121 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,852 +1.1%$729,035 +0.7%
    2024$6,780 +42.9%$724,126 +78.1%
    2023$4,745 +4.2%$406,663
    2022$4,552 +1.8%$406,663
    2021$4,473 $406,663
    2020$4,473 +6.3%$406,663 +20.5%
    2019$4,206 $337,406
    2018$4,206 +9.3%$337,406
    2017$3,850 +1.3%$337,406
    2016$3,801 -7.7%$337,406 -6.6%
    2015$4,118 +3.3%$361,181
    2014$3,986 $361,181
    2013-- $361,181
    2012-- $361,181
    2011-- $361,181
    2010-- $361,181
    2009-- $361,181
    2008-- --
    2007-- --
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    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 27587

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    • Elementary: Wake - Wake Forest Elementary
    • Middle: Wake - Wake Forest Middle School
    • 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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