$750,000
SOLD MAY 20, 2025

527 N Main St Wake Forest, NC 27587

6 Beds
3 Baths
3,439 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$218 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Heritage Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Multiple cooling system units

About This Home

As of May 2025

This picturesque 1953 historic brick home situated on the beautiful tree-lined Main Street of Wake Forest is ready for you to call it home! With both classic character and versatility, it is sure to delight you from the moment you walk in. Hardwood floors on both the first and second floors, two bedrooms and one full bath on each of the 3 levels, and a full apartment in the basement are just some of its unique and desirable features. With its own entrance, the basement offers opportunity for short or long term income stream or it can be used as an in-law suite, the possibilities are endless with its own kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom and bedrooms! Outside, there is space for your growing garden and your RV, you can escape from busy life without ever leaving home and only moments from downtown Wake Forest! Both an open side porch and a back screened porch give you multiple options for enjoying all the beauty and warmth that this summer will bring!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amber Lehman

Nest Realty of the Triangle License #299282 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Nest Realty of the Triangle

Co-Listed By

Alisha Dial

Nest Realty of the Triangle License #288606

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Decourcy

Choice Residential Real Estate License #207151

Choice Residential Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,241

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • French Drain
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces

Schools

  • Heritage Elementary And Middle School
  • Wake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1841.15-54-6371.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,241

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1956
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 74697
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-948-6378
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2136.3
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Cooling Attic Fan: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Levels Three Or More: Yes
  • Basement Heated3: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • Foundation Details BrickMortar: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • Contract Information Lease Term: 12 Months
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2136.3
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 1302.62
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • Roof Architectural Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 17860.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Cooling Multi Units: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement: Apartment, Exterior Entry, Finished, French Drain, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1302.62
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 16
  • Stories: 3
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Apartment: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Basement:French Drain: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Acres: 0.41
  • Construction Type: Brick, HardiPlank Type
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Construction Materials:HardiPlank Type: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 6.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 6.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Heat Pump, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: 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: 17860.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 1841.15-54-6371.000

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5241.3
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Heritage

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Robinson George and Robinson Catherine
Bought by
Hanlon Thomas Burke and Hanlon Carolyn Oldfield
Seller's Agent
Amber Lehman
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Decourcy
Choice Residential Real Estate
List Price
$724,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
3.59%
Views
1287
Current Estimated Value
$727,569

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,431
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2008
Sold by
Bestwick Walter W and Scullin Brigid M
Bought by
Robinson George and Robinson Catherine

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2003
Sold by
Parker William W and Parker Barbara H
Bought by
Bestwick Walter W and Scullin Brigid M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $750,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $750,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $322,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $228,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $168,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Sold $750,000 +3.6% $218 / Sq Ft
03/23/2025 03/23/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $724,000 -- $211 / 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 $5,492 $559,325 $176,000 $383,325
2024 $5,472 $559,325 $176,000 $383,325
2023 $4,366 $373,980 $100,000 $273,980
2022 $4,188 $373,980 $100,000 $273,980
2021 $4,115 $373,980 $100,000 $273,980
2020 $4,115 $373,980 $100,000 $273,980
2019 $4,554 $365,451 $100,000 $265,451
2018 $4,312 $365,451 $100,000 $265,451
2017 $4,168 $365,451 $100,000 $265,451
2016 $3,000 $365,451 $100,000 $265,451
2015 $984 $349,367 $100,000 $249,367
2014 $1,285 $349,367 $100,000 $249,367
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10083427

Doorify MLS

APN: 1841.15-54-6371-000