RENTED JUN 1, 2025

Estimated Value: $378,000 - $630,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,216 Sq Ft
$428/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2021

Last sale price $375,000 $308 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,994/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cary Elementary Rated A
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 4-minute walk to Downtown Cary Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to a completely remodeled gem in the heart of downtown Cary at 215 Walnut Street. This elegant single-family home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all within 1,206 square feet of beautifully crafted living space.
Step inside to discover the warmth of hardwood floors and the comfort of modern amenities. The open layout seamlessly integrates the living areas, offering an inviting space for relaxation and entertainment.
Outside, enjoy the privacy of your own outdoor space, perfect for serene mornings or intimate gatherings.
Experience all that downtown Cary has to offer, right at your doorstep. Lawn care is included in the rent. Washer and dryer included.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Holly Hendren

Compass -- Cary License #229971 Listed on: 05/24/2025

Compass -- Cary

Co-Listed By

Ian Hendren Hendren

Compass -- Cary License #357434

Compass -- Cary

Last Renter's Agent

Ian Hendren Hendren

Compass -- Cary License #357434

Compass -- Cary

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Cary Elementary School
  • East Cary Middle School
  • Cary High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $285
  • Property Available on 5/29/25
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • The owner pays for all utilities
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $50 Application Fee

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Owner Pays: All Utilities
  • Available Date: 2025-05-29

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-769-1956
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1216.0
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Unit Levels: One
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Contract Information Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Contract Information Availability Date: 2025-05-29
  • Contract Information Security Deposit2: 285.0
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1216.0
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Laundry Features Inside: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 10019.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Owner Pays:All Utilities: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1216.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Block
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Basement:Block: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Acres: 0.23
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:City Lot: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Rent Includes: Gardener
  • Fees Application Fee: 50.0

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10019.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Cary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2021
Closed on
Jul 2, 2021
Sold by
Benson Kristen N and Benson Anthony R
Bought by
Oakley Paul J and Easom Jayne Marie
Seller's Agent
Jeremy Grissom
United Real Estate Triangle
Buyer's Agent
Paige Van Der Woude
eXp Realty, LLC - C
List Price
$390,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.85%
Current Estimated Value
$519,947

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$144,947
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Outstanding Balance
$239,539
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$280,408

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2017
Sold by
Hatley Hazel W
Bought by
Benson Kristen N and Benson Anthony R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2017
Sold by
Hatley Hazel W and Johnson Brenda H
Bought by
Johnson Brenda H and White Rebecca L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Oakley Paul J $375,000 None Available
Benson Kristen N $160,000 None Available
Johnson Brenda H -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oakley Paul J $264,000
Previous Owner Benson Kristen N $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Rented $2,850 0.0% --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Rent $2,850 0.0% --
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $375,000 -- --
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Sold $375,000 -3.8% $311 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Sale $390,000 +4.0% $323 / Sq Ft
05/01/2021 05/01/21 Off Market $375,000 -- --
03/20/2021 03/20/21 For Sale $390,000 -- $323 / 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
2025 $3,628 $420,896 $382,500 $38,396
2024 $3,549 $420,896 $382,500 $38,396
2023 $2,461 $243,653 $128,000 $115,653
2022 $2,370 $243,653 $128,000 $115,653
2021 $2,059 $215,745 $128,000 $87,745
2020 $2,070 $215,745 $128,000 $87,745
2019 $1,821 $168,201 $100,000 $68,201
2018 $1,709 $168,201 $100,000 $68,201
2017 $1,643 $168,201 $100,000 $68,201
2016 $1,619 $168,201 $100,000 $68,201
2015 $1,343 $134,354 $70,000 $64,354
2014 $1,267 $134,354 $70,000 $64,354
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10098599

Doorify MLS

APN: 0763.07-59-8839-000