542 Tomkins Loop Cary, NC 27519
South Durham NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,354/month
Highlights
- Active Adult
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Screened Porch
- Open Floorplan
- Granite Countertops
- Community Pool
About This Home
Enjoy Carefree Living In Carolina Preserve, Cary North Carolina's Premiere 55+ Adult Active Community. This Wonderful 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath ranch home has been Enhanced & Refreshed By Original Owner - Freshly Painted and Carpet Replaced Sept 2025 and April 2026, LVP Flooring installed May 2026. Nothing To Do But Move In! Enjoy The Flora & Fauna From Wonderful 3 Season Room With Sliding Windows/Screens and Custom Air Conditioning Unit. Dreamy Primary With Ensuite Complete with Upgraded Shower (replaced August 2025) and Generous Walk In Closet. Light-Filled Kitchen With Concealed Laundry Nook, Versatile Third Bedroom Features Custom Built In Desk, Office Cabinetry and Complementing Murphy Bed. Spacious, Fabulous Great Room That Is The Perfect Space To Gather! Custom Designed 2 Car Garage Equipped With Custom Built Ins And Cabinetry - The Ultimate In Storage & Organization! This flourishing 55+community boasts top-notch activities and amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a full fitness center, bocce andtennis courts as well as dedicated spaces for art, pottery, billiards, cards, and games. It hosts numerous clubs, classes, community events, and social gatherings, providing ample opportunities for recreation, fitness, creativity, and volunteer i nvolvement. Residents enjoy miles of walking and biking trails that connect to Cary's trail system and the Tobacco Trail.Conveniently located near Duke and UNC hospitals, RTP, I-540, and, theatre & sports as well as fabulous eateries. Shared Bath Has Been Upgraded with seat & Grab Bars. Clothes Dryer replaced June 2023. Dishwasher replaced July 2024. Microwave replaced July 2025. Master shower replaced August 2025. Carpet in 2 Bedrooms replaced September 2025. Home has been professionally cleaned.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,086
Year Built
- Built in 2009
Lot Details
- 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
HOA Fees
- $307 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Cottage
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,388 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Crown Molding
- Screened Porch
Kitchen
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Built-In Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
Outdoor Features
- Glass Enclosed
- Rain Gutters
Schools
- North Chatham Elementary School
- Margaret B Pollard Middle School
- Seaforth High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 0087781
Community Details
Overview
- Active Adult
- Association fees include ground maintenance
- Carolina Preserve Association, Phone Number (919) 467-7837
- Carolina Preserve Subdivision, Gray Mist Floorplan
- Carolina Perserve Community
Recreation
- Community Pool
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 | $4,087 | $434,785 | $67,140 | $367,645 |
| 2024 | $4,087 | $304,000 | $61,545 | $242,455 |
| 2023 | $3,192 | $304,000 | $61,545 | $242,455 |
| 2022 | $1,535 | $304,000 | $61,545 | $242,455 |
| 2021 | $2,303 | $304,000 | $61,545 | $242,455 |
| 2020 | $2,064 | $269,810 | $58,500 | $211,310 |
| 2019 | $2,752 | $269,810 | $58,500 | $211,310 |
| 2018 | $2,639 | $269,810 | $58,500 | $211,310 |
| 2017 | $2,639 | $269,810 | $58,500 | $211,310 |
| 2016 | $2,285 | $232,218 | $50,000 | $182,218 |
| 2015 | $2,303 | $232,218 | $50,000 | $182,218 |
| 2014 | $2,257 | $232,218 | $50,000 | $182,218 |
| 2013 | -- | $232,218 | $50,000 | $182,218 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 04/16/26 | Price Changed | $499,995 | -1.0% | $360 / Sq Ft |
| 01/27/2026 01/27/26 | Price Changed | $505,000 | -3.8% | $364 / Sq Ft |
| 09/19/2025 09/19/25 | For Sale | $524,900 | -- | $378 / Sq Ft |
Source: Doorify MLS
MLS Number: 10122977
APN: 87781
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