$257,000

540 S Cheatham St Franklinton, NC 27525

$3,052
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,270 sqft
0.4 acres
$202 / sqft
House

Property details

About 540 S Cheatham St

Check out this little gem in Franklinton. This 3 bedroom home boosts an upgraded kitchen that was added in 2023. There is even a room that could be used as an office/play room . Plenty of storage space in the upstairs attic that is accessible by a small ladder. Relax on the covered deck and enjoy the spacious yard or sit on the covered front porch. There are storage sheds in the back yard. Close to downtown Franklinton which offers a fantastic selection of restaurants, shops & community gatherings & events.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,270 sqft
Lot size0.41 Acres
Year built1950
MLS #10086572

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $257,000
  • Price/SqFt: $202
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,156
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: From Raleigh/Wake Forest, Follow Capital Blvd/US Hwy 1 North towards Franklinton. Turn rignt on S Cheatham St. Home will be on the left.
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 1,270 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.41 Acres
  • MLS Number: 10086572
  • MLS Name: Doorify MLS
  • Office Name: Allen Tate/Raleigh-Falls Neuse
  • Office Phone: (919) 866-4600
  • Office Email: Mark.Preddy@allentate.com
  • Listing Agent: Janet Maureen Novak

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 05, 2016
Home Sold
$36,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$185,266$1,156
2023$61,250$639
2022$61,250$623
2021$61,250$629
2020$61,250$633

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Franklinton Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

431 S Hillsborough St

7

Long Mill Elementary School

Public District PK-5

3.2 mi

1753 Long Mill Rd

7

Youngsville Elementary School

Public District KG-5

5.3 mi

125 US I-A

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,016. Typical income of Franklinton, NC residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

45%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Monster TrucksMonster Trucks
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • HuntingHunting

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • GMCGMC
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • CountryCountry
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 540 S Cheatham St

The listing price of 540 S Cheatham St property is $257,000.

The property 540 S Cheatham St is a house located in Franklinton, North Carolina, 27525.

Active Listing: 540 S Cheatham St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 540 S Cheatham St are: Franklinton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Long Mill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Youngsville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Franklinton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cedar Creek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Youngsville Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Franklinton High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Franklin County Early College (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Wake Forest High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,156 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 5, 2016 for $36,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 540 S Cheatham St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 540 S Cheatham St is 1,270 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 540 S Cheatham St is 1950.

This home is located at 540 S Cheatham St in Franklinton, NC and zip code 27525. This 1,270 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.41 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $257,000.

While more than 4 listings in Franklinton, NC in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 7 listings sold at asking price, and more than 11 were sold below. The number of listings in Franklinton, NC increased by 11.8% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 35 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $381,333 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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