For sale

$249,900

5625 Fixit Shop Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

2beds

755sqft

$1,639/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

1.2 Acres Lot

$242,900 Zestimate^®

$331/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Full-width front porchEstablished hardwoodsRustic full-stone exteriorCentral air conditioningTowering pinesMagnificent mature magnolias

Charming 1940 stone cottage nestled on approximately 1.2 acres amid magnificent, mature magnolias, towering pines, and established hardwoods. A blend of shaded lawn and wooded surroundings creates a picturesque setting with dappled sunlight and natural screening. Nearby open fields and wooded acreage complement the property's country character. The rustic full-stone exterior and full-width front porch offer timeless appeal, while the interior features 2 bedrooms and central air conditioning. An unpaved driveway and parking area add to the informal rural setting. This peaceful country setting is incredibly convenient to I-540, US-401, Highway 1, as well as local shopping, services, and restaurants. A true diamond in the rough—bring your contractor and your vision to restore this vintage cottage and make the most of its beautiful natural surroundings! The adjoining 2.4 acre lot is available separately under MLS # 10199214.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Bedroom 2

Level: Main

Primary bathroom

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Sunroom

Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Windows: Wood Frames

Interior area

Total structure area: 755
Total interior livable area: 755 sqft
Finished area above ground: 755
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Unpaved

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Front Porch
Fencing: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Trees/Woods

Lot

Size: 1.2 Acres
Dimensions: https://maps.raleighnc.gov/iMAPS/?pin=1767041580
Features: Gentle Sloping, Wooded, Hardwood Trees
Residential vegetation: Wooded

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 176703045127000 0054495
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stone
Foundation: Crawlspace
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Fixer
New construction: No
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Wake Forest

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $331/sqft
Tax assessed value: $119,041
Annual tax amount: $1,298
Date on market: 10/18/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$242,900

$231,000 - $255,000

$1,430/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/18/2026	Listed for sale	$249,900$331/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10199088 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,260 +2.9%	$193,841
2024	$1,224 -5.5%	$193,841 +18.6%
2023	$1,295 +7.8%	$163,506
2022	$1,201 +2.7%	$163,506
2021	$1,169	$163,506
2020	--	$163,506 +12.4%
2019	$1,208	$145,452
2018	$1,208 +14.6%	$145,452
2017	$1,054 +2%	$145,452
2016	$1,033	$145,452 -2.6%
2015	--	$149,321
2014	$1,003	$149,321
2013	--	$149,321
2012	--	$149,321
2011	--	$149,321
2010	--	$149,321
2009	--	$149,321
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