$299,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2025

215 W Chestnut Ave Wake Forest, NC 27587

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,320 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$227 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • Heritage Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of May 2025

Asking for highest and best by 6:00pm on March 19th. - This charming home is located on a quiet street offering a peaceful retreat in a prime location. As you enter, you'll find a spacious family room with laminate flooring that extends throughout the entire home, providing a seamless and low-maintenance finish. The dining room is an ideal space for meals and gatherings and the kitchen offers functional layout and storage. The primary bedroom is conveniently located on the first floor, with an en-suite bathroom for added privacy and convenience. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, each with charming dormer windows that add character and natural light to the rooms. The home features several updates, including a new roof in 2024 and a new HVAC system in 2022, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Situated within walking distance of downtown Wake Forest, this home offers easy access to local shops, dining, and amenities, making it a fantastic option for those looking for both comfort and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aimee Anderson

Aimee Anderson & Associates License #237531 Listed on: 01/30/2025

Aimee Anderson & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Rocamora

eXp Realty, LLC - C License #325814

eXp Realty, LLC - C

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,796

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Schools

  • Heritage Elementary And Middle School
  • Wake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1841559987

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,796

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2003
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1320.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1320.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 7840.8
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 1841559987
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2795.71
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Heritage

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2012
Sold by
Matthews Daniel W and Matthews Deborah R
Bought by
Dybka Michael Peter and Mcconnell Glenda Dayle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,000
Outstanding Balance
$60,689
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$238,838

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2004
Sold by
Nance Construction & Real Estate Co
Bought by
Matthews Daniel W and Matthews Deborah R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,200
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $116,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $118,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $87,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $106,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $2,450 0.0% $2 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Rent $2,450 +11.4% --
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/10/2025 05/10/25 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Sold $299,000 +1.4% $227 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Price Changed $294,900 -1.7% $223 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Price Changed $299,900 -6.3% $227 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $320,000 -- $242 / 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 $2,796 $292,631 $90,000 $202,631
2023 $2,006 $170,912 $36,000 $134,912
2022 $1,925 $170,912 $36,000 $134,912
2021 $1,891 $170,912 $36,000 $134,912
2020 $1,891 $170,912 $36,000 $134,912
2019 $1,636 $130,222 $28,800 $101,422
2018 $1,549 $130,222 $28,800 $101,422
2017 $1,498 $130,222 $28,800 $101,422
2016 $1,479 $130,222 $28,800 $101,422
2015 -- $141,860 $36,000 $105,860
2014 $1,578 $141,860 $36,000 $105,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10073604

Doorify MLS

APN: 1841.11-55-9987-000