521 S Main St Wake Forest, NC 27587
Estimated payment $6,363/month
Highlights
- Private Pool
- Built-In Refrigerator
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wake Forest High School Rated A-
- 0.61 Acre Lot
- Traditional Architecture
About This Home
Welcome to the charm of 521 S. Main Street in the heart of Wake Forest! You'll never guess all this home offers on its 0.61 acre lot! This historic beauty reveals a gorgeous UPDATED interior with a RESORT LIKE BACKYARD! Relax & rejuvenate as you enjoy the peaceful tranquility created by the saltwater pool, waterfalls, private putting green, and a fish/Koi pond with fountains. Host guests of all ages in your covered/screened gazebo with ceiling fans and electricity. This is a fantastic space for celebrations, guys/girls nights out, mock-camping, and poolside meals! The double grill BBQ-Fireplace is every grill master's dream! All of this among blooming Knock-out rose bushes and Encore azaleas! It's LIKE having a vacation destination right at home! Inside this stunning home, rich Oak Hardwood floors invite you to an ideal floor plan! The spacious family room with coffered ceilings adds a tasteful modern touch. The Gourmet Chef's kitchen is ideal for all of your cooking adventures! Updated Off-white cabinets, Island w/storage, Granite counters, Induction stove/oven-Gas line present for gas stove. Bosch dishwasher. Enjoy the high-end Miele built-in coffee system too! Impressive formal dining w/ambient lighting. Office w/built-in bookcases & the BRIGHT sunroom ideal for reading, kids' zone (built in storage for toys) or greenhouse space! The FLEX room is perfect for arts/crafts/workouts/pet room. Ceramic sink for easy cleanups/pet bathing & tiled floor!This home's well-designed floorplan is so FUNCTIONAL! 1st flr. laundry. Escape to the dreamy Primary Suite w/WIC. Double vanity bath & shower w/rainfall shower. 3 additional spacious bedrooms w/closets. All baths updated! Climb downstairs to the workshop that can be a future Wine Cellar, Man Cave, Teen Hangout, or Storage Space! So much potential! Refrigerator & Washer/Dryer convey. Whole-house generator, whole house fan-keeps A/C costs down, downstairs central vacuum-4/2021, Nest thermostats, irrigation system-front/back-recently maintained 4/26, Marvin windows-insulated/clad double hung, ADT security system. Gutter guards, HVAC 2017. Roof 2017 (w/50 yr. warranty). Fireplaces-never used by current owners. Were told a FP sleeve could return use as wood burning/gas. Cedar closet. NO HOA, No restrictions/covenants! Commuting is easy-Convenient to Capital Blvd, I-540, and Hwy. 98. This home is the ''Pinnacle of Supreme Living'' with its IDEAL LOCATION-convenient to schools, swimming pools, playgrounds, parks, local shopping, & downtown Wake Forest. Too many wonderful details to mention-This STUNNING home is a MUST SEE! Seller is offering a $500 pool maintenance credit PLUS home warranty to a strong offer.
Listing Agent
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Falls of Neuse License #329190 Listed on: 03/27/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,852
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 26,571 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Garden
- Property is zoned GR3
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Shared Driveway
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Georgian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 3,326 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- Bookcases
- Bar Fridge
- Crown Molding
- Coffered Ceiling
- Smooth Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- Chandelier
- Decorative Fireplace
- Screen For Fireplace
- Fireplace Features Masonry
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- L-Shaped Dining Room
- Screened Porch
- Storage
- Washer and Dryer
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Range
- Down Draft Cooktop
- Microwave
- Built-In Refrigerator
- Bosch Dishwasher
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Cedar Closet
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
- Workshop
- Basement Storage
Home Security
- Indoor Smart Camera
- Smart Thermostat
Pool
- Private Pool
- Spa
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Storage
- Outdoor Grill
- Rain Gutters
Schools
- Wake Forest Elementary And Middle School
- Wake Forest High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Powered By Gas
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Custom Build Wilkerson
Listing and Financial Details
- Home warranty included in the sale of the property
- Assessor Parcel Number 1840490946
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $7,083 | $729,035 | $180,000 | $549,035 |
| 2024 | $7,011 | $724,126 | $180,000 | $544,126 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 04/16/26 | Price Changed | $1,100,000 | -4.3% | $331 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/27/2026 03/27/26 | For Sale | $1,150,000 | +15.0% | $346 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/15/2024 02/15/24 | Sold | $1,000,000 | 0.0% | $301 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/31/2023 12/31/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/27/2023 12/27/23 | For Sale | $1,000,000 | -- | $301 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | Ashemont Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Ashemont Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,000,000 | Srec | |
| Deed | $260,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $383,500 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $383,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Doorify MLS
MLS Number: 10155656
APN: 1840.06-49-0946-000
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