Be the envy of all in this MAGNIFICENT home! It's a MUST SEE! Built 1925, by the prominent Dr. Wilkerson, this home will amaze you! Enjoy private, RESORT-LIKE living & live minutes from everything. Unlike anything you'd imagine, this beautifully UPDATED 4BR, 2.5BA estate with 3,700+ sq. ft. blends timeless CHARM with modern LUXURY! The backyard is one of a kind--an OASIS with a large SALTWATER POOL, spacious putting green, Koi fish pond, fireplace/grilling area, & large screened gazebo! Inside, find designer finishes throughout. The OPEN -CONCEPT family room w/MODERN coffered ceilings & FP flows into the GOURMET KITCHEN filled with updates, storage, and HIGH END appliances! Bright & spacious! Gorgeous Formal DINING, Private OFFICE with French doors, SUNROOM w/FP, & versatile FLEX room w/ceramic sink/tiled floor—ideal for hobbies, pets, fitness, or play! Upstairs--find 4 PRIVATE/SPACIOUS bedrooms & updated baths. Basement/workshop =endless possibilities! Media room, gym, wine cellar, teen retreat, storage, & more! MAJOR UPGRADES are already complete--a Whole-house Generator, Roof (2016) w/50 year warranty, Marvin windows, Nest thermostats, updated baths/electrical, wired for security, front/ rear irrigation, automated LED outdoor lighting & more! Washer/dryer, pool equipment/chemicals, outdoor ceramic art pieces & indoor curtains convey. The BEST part-No HOA/RESTRICTIONS! PRIME location --convenient to Capital Blvd, I-540, Hwy 98, short walk to downtown Wake Forest, parks, shopping, & schools. This home checks ALL the boxes! Live in LUXURY & RELAXATION every day!
For sale
Price cut: $26.5K (6/18)
$1,048,500
521 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
4beds
3,326sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
0.61 Acres Lot
$1,022,600 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Designer finishes throughoutGourmet kitchenUpdated bathsModern coffered ceilingsHigh end appliancesKoi fish pondIndoor curtains convey
- 101 days |
- 2,350 |
- 108 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Betsey Cobb 919-946-1800,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Falls of Neuse
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10155656
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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, 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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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, Community
- 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
- Features: Historical Area, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $315/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $729,035
- Annual tax amount: $6,851
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,022,600
$971,000 - $1.07M
$3,078/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $1,048,500-2.5%$315/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $1,075,000-2.3%$323/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $1,100,000-4.3%$331/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+15%$346/sqft |
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| 2/15/2024 | Sold | $1,000,000$301/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10003421 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2023 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$301/sqft |
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| 12/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$301/sqft |
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| 9/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2023 | Contingent | $1,000,000$301/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2526121 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$301/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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| 2003 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27587
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wake Forest ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Wake Forest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Wake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- North Carolina
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- Wake Forest
- 27587
- 521 S Main St
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