$250,000

278 Hill St Wake Forest, NC 27587

Estimated payment $1,457/month

Total Views 319
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,065 Sq Ft
$235 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Heritage Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

Charming 1905 Historic Bungalow in the Heart of Wake Forest!
Step back in time with this beautifully preserved 2-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled on a wooded lot in one of Wake Forest's cherished historic districts. Bursting with character and charm, this bungalow offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from downtown Wake Forest's shops, dining, and events. Enjoy recent updates including a new roof (2022) while embracing the potential to personalize and add value. HVAC, windows, flooring, and appliances are 5 years old. Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer convey. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a prime location.

Listing Agent

Fred Havasy

Keller Williams Realty License #254791 Listed on: 08/08/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asbestos Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 1,065 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Heritage Elementary And Middle School
  • Wake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Covered patio or porch

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Royal Cotton Mill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 78

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,061

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1905
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Subdivision Name: Royal Cotton Mill
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1065.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Utilities Water Available: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1065.0
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Connected: Yes
  • Roof Asbestos Shingle: Yes
  • Vegetation Partially Wooded: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 7840.8
  • Flooring Simulated Wood: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Fencing Front Yard: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Dirt2: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Simulated Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Approach with Ramp: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Concrete2: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • 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 #: 78

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1061.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Heritage

Map

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 $1,058 $195,907 $75,000 $120,907
2023 $828 $138,597 $30,000 $108,597
2022 $795 $138,597 $30,000 $108,597
2021 $1,538 $138,597 $30,000 $108,597
2020 $711 $138,597 $30,000 $108,597
2019 $583 $45,392 $22,400 $22,992
2018 $0 $45,392 $22,400 $22,992
2017 $0 $45,392 $22,400 $22,992
2016 $529 $45,392 $22,400 $22,992
2015 -- $45,567 $20,000 $25,567
2014 $520 $45,567 $20,000 $25,567
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $250,000 -- $235 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $145,403 New Conventional
Closed $5,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10114642

Doorify MLS

APN: 1841.12-85-2369-000