#100513560, Listing office: 1st Class Real Estate Triangle East
256 Marilyn Cir Cary, NC 27513
Property details
About 256 Marilyn Cir
Modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and unbeatable location—all in the heart of Cary! This beautifully updated 4-bed, 4.5-bath home offers 2,667 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space, perfect for modern living, entertaining, or even generating extra income. Step inside to an open, light-filled floor plan featuring custom details throughout, including updated bathroom and kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and closets. New water heater (2024), 2 HVAC units (2022 and 2018), Roof (2018), and access to public water and private well water for gardening! The spacious primary suite is a true retreat with private access to a massive private terrace ideal for enjoying morning coffee or unwinding at sunset. Three additional bedrooms provide flexible space for guests, family, or a home office. This home is also ideal for multigenerational living or house hacking, with two separate entrances, two living rooms space, two fireplaces and two driveways that offer privacy and layout options for shared or rental use. Situated on a generous .66-acre lot, there's plenty of room to build or expand and with no HOA, you have the freedom to make it your own. Conveniently located just minutes from Bond Park, Trader Joe's, HMart, Downtown Cary Park and with easy access to I-440, I-540, and I-40, this home checks all the boxes for lifestyle, location, and long-term potential.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), In-Law Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- View: Trees/Woods
- Exterior: Porch Front, Terrace, Balcony, Gutters, Smart Lock(s)
- Architectural Style: Transitional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $675,000
- Price/SqFt: $253
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,210
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: From Kildaire Farm, Turn left onto SW Cary Pkwy, Turn right onto Old Apex Rd, Turn left onto Marilyn Cir, Take first right on Marilyn Circle, first house on left, Corner Lot
- Year Built: 1962
- Living Area: 2,667 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.66 Acres
- MLS Number: 10104208
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Compass -- Cary
- Office Phone: (919) 769-1956
- Office Email: agentexperience@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Janet Tsz Ki Lee
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 14, 2022 | Home Sold | $627,500 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $619,029 | $5,210 |
2023 | $396,135 | $3,989 |
2022 | $308,281 | $2,993 |
2021 | $308,281 | $2,933 |
2020 | $308,281 | $2,948 |
2019 | $210,737 | $2,136 |
2018 | $210,737 | $2,053 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Laurel Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•2450 Laura Duncan Rd
6
Briarcliff Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•1220 Pond St
8
Weatherstone Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.8 mi
•1000 Olde Weatherstone Way
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,903. Residents of Cary, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 256 Marilyn Cir
The listing price of 256 Marilyn Cir property is $675,000.
The property 256 Marilyn Cir is a house located in Cary, North Carolina, 27513.
Active Listing: 256 Marilyn Cir is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 256 Marilyn Cir are: Laurel Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Briarcliff Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Weatherstone Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Salem Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Davis Drive Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), West Cary Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Apex High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Triangle Math and Science Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Cary High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,210 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 14, 2022 for $627,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 256 Marilyn Cir has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 256 Marilyn Cir is 2,667 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 256 Marilyn Cir is 1962.
This home is located at 256 Marilyn Cir in Cary, NC and zip code 27513 in the Triangle Forest neighborhood. This 2,667 square foot home, which was built in 1962, sits on a 0.66 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $675,000.
In May 2025 more than 60 listings in Cary, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 40 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 81 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Cary, NC between April and May 2025 increased by 17.4%. Listings spent 19 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $625,011 during the same period.