$273,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2025

526 Elm Ave Wake Forest, NC 27587

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
$147/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$165 Per Sq Ft

23% Below List Price

170 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Wake Forest High School Rated 9+
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 2-minute walk to H.L. Miller Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

AMAZING END UNIT townhouse, walk to everything in downtown Wake Forest: 7+ restaurants, 2 coffee shops, The Renaissance Centre (for plays and productions),2 breweries, 2 cocktail shops, the awesome ''Strike & Barrel'' entertainment complex and ''Friday night on White'-bands and food trucks! DOWNSTAIRS PRIMARY suite!! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with HUGE LOFT SPACE 23'x23' (with 6x6 cut in for office)! LVP flooring in main living areas downstairs and fresh paint! Gray kitchen cabinets and great bar for eating! This spacious floor plan townhouse is the perfect place to call home. Don't miss out on the opportunity to live just minutes from all the best that downtown Wake Forest has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicolle Bowers

Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh License #226168 Listed on: 12/04/2024

Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Auerbach

Pace Realty Group, Inc. License #257543

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,784

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $147 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,652 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Wake Forest Elementary And Middle School
  • Wake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, pest control
  • Ppm Association, Phone Number (919) 848-4911
  • Avondale Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number LO25 AVONDALE TWNHMES PH1 BM2004-01114

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,784

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$147 per month

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2005
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control
  • Subdivision Name: Avondale
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1652.0
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Townhouse
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: 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 Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 919-848-4911
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Laundry Features In Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Utilities Electricity Available: Yes
  • General Property Information Monthly Association Fees2: 147.0
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1652.0
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Structure Type Townhouse: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Septic Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 1742.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Acres: 0.04
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 147.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: PPM
  • Phone: 919-848-4911
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: PPM
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Maintenance Grounds: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Pest Control: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 147.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1742.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: LO25 AVONDALE TWNHMES PH1 BM2004-01114

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2784.09
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Wake Forest

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2024
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Wu Eddy and Wu Erica Magel
Bought by
Ogden Rodney Marcus and Ogden Patricia Jo
Seller's Agent
Nicolle Bowers
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh
Buyer's Agent
Ann Auerbach
Pace Realty Group, Inc.
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$273,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$82,000
-23.1%
Views
198
Current Estimated Value
$280,107

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,107
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.61%
Original Mortgage
$218,400
Outstanding Balance
$217,834
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,273

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2020
Sold by
Magel William A and Magel Faye B
Bought by
Wu Eddy and Wu Erica Magel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2015
Sold by
Hammett John S and Hammett Linda A
Bought by
Wu Erica Magel and Wu Eddy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,500
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2010
Sold by
Hammett John
Bought by
Blue Tiger Rentals Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2008
Sold by
Stephenson Robert L and Stephenson Sharon C
Bought by
Hammett John

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2006
Sold by
Prominence Homes Inc
Bought by
Stephenson Robert L and Stephenson Sharon C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,500
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $273,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $273,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $145,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $136,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $218,400 New Conventional
Closed $218,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $101,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $136,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $273,000 -4.2% $165 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $285,000 -4.7% $173 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Price Changed $299,000 -0.3% $181 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Price Changed $300,000 -6.3% $182 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Price Changed $320,000 -4.5% $194 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Price Changed $335,000 -2.9% $203 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Price Changed $345,000 -1.4% $209 / Sq Ft
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Price Changed $350,000 -1.4% $212 / Sq Ft
12/04/2024 12/04/24 For Sale $355,000 -- $215 / 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 $2,839 $296,128 $80,000 $216,128
2024 $2,828 $296,128 $80,000 $216,128
2023 $1,923 $163,749 $30,000 $133,749
2022 $1,845 $163,749 $30,000 $133,749
2021 $1,813 $163,749 $30,000 $133,749
2020 $1,813 $163,749 $30,000 $133,749
2019 $1,733 $138,100 $30,000 $108,100
2018 $1,642 $138,100 $30,000 $108,100
2017 $1,587 $138,100 $30,000 $108,100
2016 $1,567 $138,100 $30,000 $108,100
2015 $1,728 $150,525 $36,000 $114,525
2014 -- $150,525 $36,000 $114,525
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10065863

Doorify MLS

APN: 1841.19-60-3065-000