523 Elm Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
What's special
Motivated Seller! Welcome to this inviting 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom end-unit townhome offering privacy, convenience, and a comfortable layout. The easy-access entrance has no steps, making the home especially convenient. Inside, the comfortable living room features a cozy fireplace and flows into the eat-in kitchen, which offers plenty of storage, abundant cabinetry, tile backsplash, and recessed lighting. A second area off the kitchen provides flexible space for an in-home office, additional dining, or whatever suits your needs. New hybrid veneer hardwood flooring enhances the downstairs living areas, while ceramic tile flooring is featured in all three bathrooms. Both generously sized bedrooms offer the convenience of private en-suite full bathrooms. Ceiling fans throughout and all appliances, including the washer and dryer, convey with the home. Enjoy additional outdoor living with a covered rear porch, enclosed patio, and a large side yard offering plenty of space for pets, gardening, or relaxing outdoors. Conveniently located near the community center, library, parks, greenway, Renaissance Centre, post office, and a variety of restaurants. With nearby police and fire services, this home offers both convenience and peace of mind. Move-in ready and a sweet place to call home!
- 19 days |
- 731 |
- 48 |
Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Jaime Lee McDonald 603-674-0545,
DASH Carolina
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Self Cleaning Oven
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,250
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 184119603396000 0322642
- Zoning: UMX
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Avondale
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $161 monthly
- HOA name: Avondale HOA
- HOA phone: 919-848-4911
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $269,113
- Annual tax amount: $2,541
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Townhouse
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $242,500+90.2%$194/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 12/2/2005 | Sold | $127,500$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,281 +0.4% | $269,113 |
| 2024 | $1,276 +45.5% | $269,113 +82.4% |
| 2023 | $877 +4.2% | $147,508 |
| 2022 | $842 +1.7% | $147,508 |
| 2021 | $828 | $147,508 |
| 2020 | $828 +3.5% | $147,508 +17.4% |
| 2019 | $799 | $125,652 |
| 2018 | $799 +9.1% | $125,652 |
| 2017 | $733 -48.7% | $125,652 |
| 2016 | $1,428 -9.5% | $125,652 -8.5% |
| 2015 | $1,578 +3.3% | $137,337 |
| 2014 | $1,528 | $137,337 |
| 2013 | -- | $137,337 |
| 2012 | -- | $137,337 |
| 2011 | -- | $137,337 |
| 2010 | -- | $137,337 |
| 2009 | -- | $137,337 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$236,200
$224,000 - $248,000
$1,753/mo
Climate risks
Explore flood, wildfire, and other predictive climate risk information for this property on First Street®️.