NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1221 Golden Star Way Wake Forest, NC 27587

Estimated Value: $610,372 - $654,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,588 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2023

Last sale price $569,900 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,007/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Jones Dairy Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Forgotten Pond Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

Immaculate & move in ready custom home in highly popular Heritage golf community. Hardwoods throughout 1st floor. Plantation shutters. Extensive millwork. Spacious family room includes built-in bookshelves & gas log fireplace. Formal dining has wainscoting & heavy crown molding. Kitchen offers granite tops, stainless steel appliances (gas range) & tile backsplash. Sunny breakfast area. 1st floor primary suite features trey ceiling, granite top dual vanities, soaking tub with separate tile shower & walk in closet with custom built-ins. Lots of great unfinished space ... good for storage or future expansion. Screen porch + oversized paver patio overlooks beautiful wooded views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Wilson

Carolina's Choice Real Estate License #158379 Listed on: 02/27/2023

Co-Listed By

Shelley Buffaloe

Carolina's Choice Real Estate License #184472

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Carlton

Keller Williams Legacy License #287194

Keller Williams Legacy

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,344

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $32 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,588 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Jones Dairy Elementary School
  • Heritage Middle School
  • Heritage High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Charleston Mgt Association
  • Heritage Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,344

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$32 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2011
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 2379
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-788-9525
  • Subdivision Name: Heritage
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2588.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: per survey
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Room Types Loft: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Pool Features Swimming Pool ComFee: Yes
  • Attic Features Unfinished2: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2588.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 7405.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Butler's Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Community Features:Playground2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Interior Features:Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas4: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Interior Features:Butler_squote_s Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground
  • Association Fee: 380.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Charleston Mgt
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Charleston Mgt
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Golf Course: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 380.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Heritage
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Heritage

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: per survey
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4344.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Jones Dairy

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2023
Closed on
Apr 27, 2023
Sold by
Rauer Jon C and Rauer Beth
Bought by
Arnold Karen and Arnold Sandra Dolores
Seller's Agent
David Wilson
Carolina's Choice Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Carlton
Keller Williams Legacy
List Price
$579,900
Sold Price
$569,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.72%
Views
101
Current Estimated Value
$632,343

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,443
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.95%
Original Mortgage
$269,900
Outstanding Balance
$264,050
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$368,293

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2011
Sold by
L & L Of Raleigh Inc
Bought by
Rauer Karen S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2010
Sold by
Heritage Wake Forest Inc
Bought by
L & L Of Raleigh Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,200
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arnold Karen $570,000 None Listed On Document
Rauer Karen S $305,000 None Available
L & L Of Raleigh Inc $50,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arnold Karen $269,900
Previous Owner L & L Of Raleigh Inc $255,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $569,900 -- --
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $569,900 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft
03/26/2023 03/26/23 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Price Changed $569,900 -1.7% $220 / Sq Ft
02/27/2023 02/27/23 For Sale $579,900 -- $224 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,430 $566,532 $100,000 $466,532
2023 $4,530 $388,097 $65,000 $323,097
2022 $4,345 $388,097 $65,000 $323,097
2021 $4,270 $388,097 $65,000 $323,097
2020 $4,270 $388,097 $65,000 $323,097
2019 $4,556 $365,633 $56,000 $309,633
2018 $4,314 $365,633 $56,000 $309,633
2017 $4,170 $365,633 $56,000 $309,633
2016 $4,117 $365,633 $56,000 $309,633
2015 $4,045 $354,743 $80,000 $274,743
2014 $3,915 $354,743 $80,000 $274,743
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Wilson

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    David Wilson

    Carolina's Choice Real Estate

    (919) 412-9350

    29 in this area

    874 Total Sales

    David Wilson
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  • Shelley Buffaloe

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Shelley Buffaloe

    Carolina's Choice Real Estate

    (919) 325-1334

    30 in this area

    911 Total Sales

    Shelley Buffaloe
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  • Kathleen Carlton

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Kathleen Carlton

    Keller Williams Legacy

    (919) 623-8624

    10 in this area

    326 Total Sales

    Kathleen Carlton
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2496883

Doorify MLS

APN: 1759.01-07-5720-000

North Carolina Wake County Wake Forest 27587

1221 Golden Star Way, Wake Forest, NC

This home is located at 1221 Golden Star Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587 since 27 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $632,343, approximately $244 per square foot. This property was built in 2011. 1221 Golden Star Way is a home located in Wake County with nearby schools including Jones Dairy Elementary School, Heritage Middle School, and Heritage High School.

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