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    • Price cut: $25K (8/13)
    $995,000

    521 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    4beds
    3,326sqft
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    $5,852/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1925
    0.61 Acres Lot
    $977,500 Zestimate®
    $299/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Koi-fish pondCascading waterfallsUpdated bathsModern coffered ceilingsPutting greenBright gourmet kitchenHigh end appliances
    SIGNIFICANT PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Sellers are offering a PREMIERE HOME WARRANTY & 1 MONTH POOL MAINTENANCE to a strong offer! NO HOA/COVENANTS! Imagine living in a home unlike any other! Enjoy calling this estate your own & live minutes from everything Wake Forest! Walking distance to local schools, parks, & downtown! 521 S. Main Street provides an unexpected LUXURY experience--GORGEOUS interior and a SANCTUARY backyard! Private 0.61 acre lot hosts an extremely well kept & UPDATED-4BR, 2.5BA estate with 3,700+ sq. ft. (3,326 finished/411 unfinished). Outside--discover multiple places to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate! Float in the Saltwater pool, gaze into the Koi-fish pond, listen to cascading waterfalls, swing on the putting green, or lounge peacefully in the gazebo. End the day snuggling by the fireplace w/2 grilling stations! The awe continues inside-Rich hardwoods, practical floor plan, & high-end updates. OPEN-CONCEPT family rm w/MODERN coffered ceilings, BRIGHT GOURMET KITCHEN-granite counters, farmhouse sink, updated lighting, storage, & HIGH END appliances. 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 bedrooms & updated baths await. Basement/workshop=Perfect for workout space, wine cellar, teen zone, or storage. Close to Capital Blvd., I-540, Hwy. 98, local schools, & ammenities! MAJOR UPGRADES already complete--Whole-House Generator, Roof (2016) w/50 yr. warranty, HVACS (2017), Roll out Marvin windows in Sunroom, Sliding windows in Flex, Nest thermostats, Updated Baths/Electrical, Wired for Security, Front/Back Irrigation, Auto LED lighting & more! Sealed attic. POOL/PATIO FURNITURE CONVEY, POOL ROBOTIC CLEANER & SUPPLIES CONVEY. TVS in MASTER & GAZEBO CONVEY. Live in LUXURY & RELAXATION every day! All this for only $995,000! Schedule your showing today!
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    Listed by:

    Betsey Cobb 919-946-1800,

    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
      Heating
      • Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas, See Remarks
      Cooling
      • Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Gas, Whole House Fan, Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, 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: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Main Level, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Central Vacuum Prewired, Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dining L, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
      • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
      • Doors: French Doors
      • Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Window Coverings, Window Treatments, Wood Frames
      • Basement: Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access, Workshop
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Decorative, Family Room, Fire Pit, Fireplace Screen, Glass Doors, Masonry, Wood Burning, Other, See Remarks
      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
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      Property

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

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Georgian, Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Brick, Concrete, Plaster, Other
      • Foundation: Concrete, Brick/Mortar, Combination
      • Roof: Shingle, Other
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1925
      • Major remodel year: 1925

      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
      • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Wake Forest

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $299/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $729,035
      • Annual tax amount: $6,851
      • Date on market: 3/27/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $977,500

        $929,000 - $1.03M

        $3,281/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/13/2026Price change$995,000-2.5%$299/sqft
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        7/24/2026Price change$1,020,000-1%$307/sqft
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        7/9/2026Price change$1,030,000-1.8%$310/sqft
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        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
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        2/15/2024Sold$1,000,000$301/sqft
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        12/31/2023Pending sale$1,000,000$301/sqft
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        12/27/2023Listed for sale$1,000,000$301/sqft
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        9/3/2023Listing removed--
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        8/15/2023Contingent$1,000,000$301/sqft
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        8/9/2023Listed for sale$1,000,000$301/sqft
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        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-- --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27587

        Getting around

        58 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        42 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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

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