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#10092741, Molly Bonis, Listing Office: Fathom Realty NC
$675,000 List price
518 S Main St Wake Forest, NC 27587
$8,016
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
2,595 sqft
0.3 acres
$260 / sqft
House
Property details
About 518 S Main St
This is a one of a kind find in the heart of Wake Forest, walkable to downtown, impeccably maintained, beautifully renovated. The front porch with swing welcomes you! 10' ceilings grace the main floor. Enter and you will fall in love with the formal dining room, large living room with wood burning fireplace, updated kitchen with beautiful cabinets, premium appliances including 5 burner gas range, hood, built in fridge, beverage fridge, microwave, dishwasher. There is under cabinet lighting, tile backsplash, granite counters and a coffered ceiling. Don't miss the walk in pantry. den, bedroom & full bath. The lower level boasts 3 other bedrooms plus an office/flex space. One of the bedrooms is being used as a huge closet space with custom closet design. Hardwoods flow throughout most of the home. Designer paint touches in several rooms. There is also a large unfinished utility room where the laundry hookups are that offers great storage or an exercise space. There is a screened breakfast porch off the kitchen and a lower deck. An oversized , fully insulated, detached garage with finished space above with heating/ac units was added in 2008 with permit, however the renovations/upgrades in home & to deck were done by professional contractors but not permitted. The 449 sq ft in detached note in mls is finished space above garage. There is an electric gate on the driveway that leads to the detached garage and fenced yard. The crawlspace was encapsulated in 2012.There is baseboard heating in hallway on lower level but not used. Storm door & storm windows. Unknown as to why there is a discrepancy in sq ftge from mls as these owners have not added/finished any additional interior space. Alarm system, washer and dryer do not convey.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Dual, Gas Pack
Size2,595 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.31 Acres
Year built1939
ParkingDetached, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gated
MLS #10093404
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room, Wood Burning
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Bar Fridge, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Radon Mitigation, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Shower
- Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gated
- Exterior: Back Fence, Gate, Deck, Porch, Screened Porch, Fence, Other
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
- Heating: Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Gas Pack
- List Price: $675,000
- Price/SqFt: $260
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,717
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Back Yard, Trees
- Directions: North on Capital Blvd from 540 to right on US1A- Main Street. Continue on Main Street to 518 S Main on left.
- Year Built: 1939
- Living Area: 2,595 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.31 Acres
- MLS Number: 10093404
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Fonville Morisey/Stonehenge Sa
- Office Phone: (919) 847-2511
- Listing Agent: Stacey Horowitz, Mary Bouchard
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2005 | Home Sold | $265,000 |
| Nov 23, 2005 | Home Sold | $265,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $490,284 | $4,717 |
| 2023 | $305,349 | $3,568 |
| 2022 | $305,349 | $3,423 |
| 2021 | $305,349 | $3,363 |
| 2020 | $305,349 | $3,363 |
| 2019 | $273,420 | $3,231 |
| 2018 | $273,420 | $3,123 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Wake Forest Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.1 mi
•136 W Sycamore Ave
7
Heritage Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.0 mi
•3500 Rogers Rd
6
Richland Creek Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.1 mi
•840 Wallridge Dr
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 $66,325. Residents of Wake Forest, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
33%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Minor League Baseball Games
Symphony or Opera
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Chico's
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chick-fil-A
Boston Market
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Volvo
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Urban Contemporary
Active Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 518 S Main St
The listing price of 518 S Main St property is $675,000.
The property 518 S Main St is a house located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, 27587.
Active Listing: 518 S Main St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 518 S Main St are: Wake Forest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Heritage Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Richland Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Wake Forest Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wake Forest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Envision Science Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wake Forest High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), North Wake College and Career Academy (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Franklin Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,717 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 23, 2005 for $265,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 518 S Main St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 518 S Main St is 2,595 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 518 S Main St is 1939.
This home is located at 518 S Main St in Wake Forest, NC and zip code 27587. This 2,595 square foot home, which was built in 1939, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $675,000.
In April 2025 more than 25 listings in Wake Forest, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 39 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 42 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Wake Forest, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 5.8%. In April 2025 median list price was $517,660 and the average listing age was 49 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.