$1,490,000
SOLD JAN 30, 2026

1501 Samuel Wait Ln Wake Forest, NC 27587

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,984 Sq Ft
22,216 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 30, 2026

$249 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

221 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Heritage Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2026

This picturesque Southern Living home has breathtaking panoramic views of the 10th fairway of Heritage Golf Course & is nestled on a cul-de-sac with a three-car garage & a tranquil main house with an attached private apartment. Enjoy the views if you sit on the front, shaded screen porch, or fire pit - this home is a dream. The main floor living offers the comfort of the layout, with the living, dining room & office having double doors to the front porch & breakfast nook. The gourmet kitchen is designed with functionality in mind - layout, appliances, island, storage & pantry. First floor primary suite is tranquil & provides an updated bathroom, view of the golf course, WIC & private laundry...YES! If generational living or private living space is on your list, view the spacious first floor apartment (full kitchen, living room, bedroom & bath). Additional first floor features are two staircases to the second floor, mudroom, built-ins, half bath & stunning views. Time to move to the second floor to view two sets of two bedrooms on each side of the wide hallway. Each set of two bedrooms is connected to a Jack & Jill bathroom & each has plenty of storage. The bonus, game & TV room can be the perfect space for entertainment, large office, or workout space. Other second floor features are walk-in storage & laundry room. Touring the breathtaking backyard retreat with seamless indoor-outdoor flow scenic views will provide different opportunities for relaxing or entertaining on the screen porch, patio, around the fire pit, or just walking your yard. Additional features: Three car garage, roof 2021, HVAC (YR 24,20,19,18), tankless HWH, landscape lighting & updates have been done over the past few years. The bonus, game & TV room is 1162 sq ft, which is not permitted. Enjoy being minutes from downtown Wake Forest, trails, shopping, dining, entertainment, & just 25-35 minutes to downtown Raleigh, RDU Airport & additional shopping, dining, entertainment & outdoor trails. The sought-after Heritage community offers convenience, beauty, & a strong sense of neighborhood. For more details or to schedule a private tour, contact Sommer Donahoe at 919-426-1762 or sommer@sommerdrealty.com..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sommer Donahoe

Southern Lux Living License #300635 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Duncan

eXp Realty, LLC - C License #280956

eXp Realty, LLC - C

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,044

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 22,216 Sq Ft Lot
  • On Golf Course

HOA Fees

  • $24 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 5,984 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary bathroom on main floor
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Heritage Elementary And Middle School
  • Heritage High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1850012364

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include road maintenance, storm water maintenance
  • Heritage HOA Charleston Management Association, Phone Number (919) 847-3003
  • Heritage Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,044

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0.51 Acres

HOA Fees

$24 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2006
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Golf Course
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance, Storm Water Maintenance
  • Subdivision Name: Heritage
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5984.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Fee 2 Required YN: No
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Main
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Apartment/Suite, Butler's Pantry, Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Main Foor, With Kitchen, Separate Entry
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Disposal, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.51
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks
  • Association Fee: 289.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Heritage HOA - Charleston Management
  • Phone: 919-847-3003
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22215.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 1850012364

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12044.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Heritage

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jan 13, 2026
Sold by
Sadlowski Maureen A and Sadlowski Wayne N
Bought by
Brown James
Seller's Agent
Sommer Donahoe
Southern Lux Living
Buyer's Agent
Keith Duncan
eXp Realty, LLC - C
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$260,000
-14.86%
Views
138

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,490,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,488,575
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$24,070

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2006
Sold by
Homes By Dickerson Inc
Bought by
Sadlowski Wayne N and Sadlowski Maureen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$647,450
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2004
Sold by
Heritage Wake Forest Inc
Bought by
Homes By Dickerson Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,490,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $939,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $154,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,490,000 VA
Previous Owner $647,450 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $40,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/30/2026 01/30/26 Sold $1,490,000 -3.9% $249 / Sq Ft
12/09/2025 12/09/25 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2025 11/15/25 Price Changed $1,550,000 -6.1% $259 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $1,650,000 -4.9% $276 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $1,735,000 -0.9% $290 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $292 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

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
2025 $12,320 $1,287,962 $172,500 $1,115,462
2024 $12,274 $1,287,962 $172,500 $1,115,462
2023 $10,024 $860,896 $112,500 $748,396
2022 $9,615 $860,896 $112,500 $748,396
2021 $9,447 $860,896 $112,500 $748,396
2020 $9,447 $860,896 $112,500 $748,396
2019 $8,897 $715,463 $112,500 $602,963
2018 $8,422 $715,463 $112,500 $602,963
2017 $8,141 $715,463 $112,500 $602,963
2016 $8,037 $715,463 $112,500 $602,963
2015 $10,174 $895,002 $175,000 $720,002
2014 $9,847 $895,002 $175,000 $720,002
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10093318

Doorify MLS

APN: 1850.03-01-2364-000

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