$475,000
$15K PRICE DROP

18 W Academy St Wendell, NC 27591

Estimated payment $2,772/month

Total Views 11,737
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,136 Sq Ft
$222 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

Step into a slice of history & charm in the heart of downtown Wendell! This beautifully restored gem, reminiscent of a Hallmark movie, has been meticulously transformed from the ground up. Imagine a home where everything is brand new—plumbing, electrical, windows, roof, and so much more!

Spanning 2,136 square feet, this thoughtfully redesigned abode offers four spacious bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite on the main floor. Enjoy the flexibility of a first-floor office or guest bedroom, complete with a full bath, alongside three beautifully appointed bathrooms throughout the home. The expansive lot provides endless possibilities for outdoor enhancements, including additional dwelling units, sheds, or garages.

Step inside to find custom touches at every turn. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring elegant two-tone cabinets and high-end luxury vinyl plank flooring on the main level. An adaptable office/flex room with a full bath and a handy drop zone enhance the first floor's functionality. Retreat to the primary suite, where two separate closets and a spa-like bathroom await to pamper you. Upstairs, discover three additional bedrooms, a convenient walk-in laundry room with a sink, and a spacious bathroom boasting a double vanity.

Savor moments on the serene front porch or entertain guests on the brand new back deck, overlooking a generous yard. Venture out to experience downtown Wendell's vibrant atmosphere, with its charming shops, lively festivals, welcoming parks, and delightful dining options.

This property isn't just a home; it's a lifestyle choice, offering the best of small-town allure with big charm. A must-see opportunity to live the dream in Wendell!

Listing Agent

Emilee Carraway

Compass -- Raleigh License #286915 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Compass -- Raleigh

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,262

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R3

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,136 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Scuttle Attic Hole

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Sink Near Laundry

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Wendell Elementary And Middle School
  • East Wake High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1784618645

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,262

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1945
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2136.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Cottage, Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Interior Features KitchenDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Laundry Features Upper Level: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Architectural Style Colonial: Yes
  • Attic Features Scuttle: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cottage: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2136.0
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 14810.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Quartz Counters: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Acres: 0.34
  • Construction Type: Synthetic Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Synthetic Stucco: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 3.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - East Wake
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wendell

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 1784618645

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2262.27
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 4

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Wendell

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,337 $215,396 $85,000 $130,396
2023 $1,081 $84,861 $32,000 $52,861
2022 $1,032 $84,861 $32,000 $52,861
2021 $1,015 $84,861 $32,000 $52,861
2020 $1,005 $84,861 $32,000 $52,861
2019 $918 $68,737 $27,000 $41,737
2018 $873 $68,737 $27,000 $41,737
2017 $846 $68,737 $27,000 $41,737
2016 $836 $68,737 $27,000 $41,737
2015 $1,036 $85,743 $30,000 $55,743
2014 $1,004 $85,743 $30,000 $55,743
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $475,000 -3.0% $222 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $489,900 -- $229 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10099208

Doorify MLS

APN: 1784.19-61-8645-000