$3,622 Closing Credit¹
#10092067, Marsha Smith, Listing Office: Steele Residential
$320,000 List price
523 E Nelson Ave Wake Forest, NC 27587
$3,800
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,198 sqft
0.3 acres
$267 / sqft
House
Property details
About 523 E Nelson Ave
Fully Renovated! Everything is brand new! New Kitchen with Island, Granite Counter tops, Tiled Back Splash, Stainless Steel Appliances, LVP Flooring throughout, Tiled Bathroom Showers, New Fixtures, New Hardware, New Cabinets, New Electric Fireplace, New Roof, New Windows, and much more! A must see!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,198 sqft
Lot size0.29 Acres
Year built1929
MLS #10079893
FireplaceElectric
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl
- Fireplace: Electric
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
- Heating: Electric
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $320,000
- Price/SqFt: $267
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,352
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: US-1 NORTH to US-1A Wake Forest Exit RIGHT on 98/WAIT STREET then LEFT on ALLEN RD then LEFT ON NELSON AVE - Home will be on the right
- Year Built: 1929
- Living Area: 1,198 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.29 Acres
- MLS Number: 10079893
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood
- Office Phone: (919) 719-2900
- Office Email: chip.edwards@allentate.com
- Listing Agent: Eddie Alie
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2019 | Home Sold | $65,000 |
| Sep 02, 2016 | Home Sold | $11,000 |
| Jul 06, 2009 | Home Sold | $25,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,762 | $1,352 |
| 2023 | $73,716 | $876 |
| 2022 | $73,716 | $841 |
| 2021 | $73,716 | $827 |
| 2020 | $73,716 | $827 |
| 2019 | $60,842 | $734 |
| 2018 | $60,842 | $710 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Wake Forest Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•136 W Sycamore Ave
6
Richland Creek Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.9 mi
•840 Wallridge Dr
7
Heritage Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.5 mi
•3500 Rogers Rd
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 $31,492. Most Wake Forest, NC residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. 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?
56%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
22%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
19%
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
21%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Soccer
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Burlington
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
Wingstop
Cicis Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Nissan
Pontiac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Christian Adult Contemporary
Urban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 523 E Nelson Ave
The listing price of 523 E Nelson Ave property is $320,000.
The property 523 E Nelson Ave is a house located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, 27587.
Active Listing: 523 E Nelson Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 523 E Nelson Ave are: Wake Forest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Richland Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Heritage Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Envision Science Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wake Forest Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Heritage Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wake Forest High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Franklin Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), North Wake College and Career Academy (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,352 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 13, 2019 for $65,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 523 E Nelson Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 523 E Nelson Ave is 1,198 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 523 E Nelson Ave is 1929.
This home is located at 523 E Nelson Ave in Wake Forest, NC and zip code 27587. This 1,198 square foot home, which was built in 1929, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $320,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Wake Forest, NC there were more than 25 sold above asking price, over 42 sold below and more than 39 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Wake Forest, NC there were 5.8% more homes for sale than in March. 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.