RENTED AUG 15, 2025

617 Elm Ave Wake Forest, NC 27587

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $281,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,281 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2021

Last sale price $200,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,708/month

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Wake Forest High School Rated A-
  • Breakfast Room
  • 4-minute walk to H.L. Miller Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Move in ready 2 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse in the heart of Wake Forest! You'll love this functional floor plan that leaves no wasted space! Beautifully detailed with designer paint and extra moldings in the living space. Get cozy in front of the fireplace or enjoy the enclosed 3 season porch off the breakfast area! Both bedrooms have their own full bathroom. Spacious kitchen with 42'' maple cabinets, pantry, and breakfast area. Formal dining area separates breakfast/kitchen area from living room. Pergo flooring in living and dining rooms, LVP in bedrooms and upstairs hall. Covered porch entry opens to entry hall with coat closet.

Application Fee is $60/applicant. All occupants 18 & Over must apply. Upon approval, Admin Fee is $275 and base security deposit is $1550 + First Month's Rent. Tenant required to maintain Renter Insurance. To make application, inquire for link.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Devon Broughton

Broughton Agency, Inc. License #211625 Listed on: 07/07/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Devon Broughton

Keller Williams Realty Cary

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 2008 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,281 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Private Driveway
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Wake County Schools Elementary And Middle School
  • Wake County Schools High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Grass Field

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,550
  • Property Available on 7/10/25
  • Tenant pays for all utilities, cable TV, electricity, gas, hot water, insurance, pest control, security, sewer, telephone, water, air and water filters
  • The owner pays for association fees, HVAC maintenance, insurance, management, taxes
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $60 Application Fee

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, maintenance structure, storm water maintenance
  • Ppm Association, Phone Number (919) 848-4911
  • Avondale Subdivision
  • Park Phone (919) 368-7011
  • Maintained Community
  • Community Parking

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Building Details

  • 1 Vacant Unit

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 2008 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities, Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Hot Water, Insurance, Pest Control, Security, Sewer, Telephone, Water, Air and Water Filters
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Owner Pays: Association Fees, HVAC Maintenance, Insurance, Management, Taxes
  • Available Date: 2025-07-10

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2008
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Horses: No
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Storm Water Maintenance
  • Subdivision Name: Avondale
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1281.0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Laundry Features Upper Level: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Room Types Sunroom: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 9198484911
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Hall: Yes
  • Heating Gas Pack2: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Utilities Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • Utilities Water Available: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • Contract Information Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Contract Information Availability Date: 2025-07-10
  • Contract Information Security Deposit2: 1550.0
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1281.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Building Features Accepts Section 8 Voucher: No
  • Contract Information ManagerOwner Phone: 919-368-7011
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Second
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Available: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • View Neighborhood4: Yes
  • Fencing Vinyl2: Yes
  • Laundry Features Inside: Yes
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Vegetation Grassed: Yes
  • View TreesWoods: Yes
  • Fencing Partial2: Yes
  • Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 871.0
  • Building Features High Speed Internet2: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Pets Allowed No2: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1281.0
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: front
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Insert, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas4: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Community Features:Curbs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Insert: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Partial, Vinyl, Wood
  • Acres: 0.02
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Interior Lot: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Parking Pad: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Parking: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features:Kitchen Level: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Other Parking: Visitor Spaces

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Fireplace Insert, Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Green Building Features: Cable TV, High Speed Internet
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Gas Pack, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace Insert: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Senior Community: No
  • HOA Rent Includes: Management, Trash Collection
  • Association Fee: 125.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: PPM
  • Phone: 919-848-4911
  • Association: Yes
  • Fees Application Fee: 60.0

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: PPM
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Structure2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Maintenance Grounds: Yes
  • Owner Pays:Association Fees: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 125.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake County Schools
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 871.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Vacant: 1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake County Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2022
Sold by
Carlton Jalen
Bought by
Carlton Jalen and Tammie Harris Team Llc
Current Estimated Value
$260,600

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2021
Closed on
Jul 30, 2021
Sold by
Trade Bridge Properties Llc
Bought by
Carlton Jalen
Seller's Agent
Lora Fillingim Brown
Coldwell Banker HPW
Buyer's Agent
Tammie Harris
Tammie Harris Real Estate Firm
Sold Price
$200,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.02%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2021
Closed on
Jun 21, 2021
Sold by
Wantuck Mary Margaret
Bought by
Trade Bridge Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Lora Fillingim Brown
Coldwell Banker HPW
Buyer's Agent
Tammie Harris
Tammie Harris Real Estate Firm
Sold Price
$200,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2017
Sold by
Hill Pamela Mahaffey and Hill Pamela Mahaffey
Bought by
Wantuck Mary Nargaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,555
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2009
Sold by
Prominence Homes Inc
Bought by
Mahaffey W Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carlton Jalen -- --
Carlton Jalen $200,000 --
Trade Bridge Properties Llc $200,000 None Available
Wantuck Mary Nargaret $131,500 None Available
Mahaffey W Lee $131,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Carlton Jalen $150,000
Previous Owner Wantuck Mary Nargaret $127,555
Previous Owner Mahaffey W Lee $99,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Rented $1,550 0.0% --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Rent $1,550 0.0% --
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $200,000 -- --
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Sold $200,000 -- $156 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Pending -- -- --
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 $2,661 $277,122 $80,000 $197,122
2024 $2,651 $277,122 $80,000 $197,122
2023 $1,770 $150,613 $30,000 $120,613
2022 $1,699 $150,613 $30,000 $120,613
2021 $845 $150,613 $30,000 $120,613
2020 $845 $150,613 $30,000 $120,613
2019 $814 $127,959 $30,000 $97,959
2018 $771 $127,959 $30,000 $97,959
2017 $1,472 $127,959 $30,000 $97,959
2016 $737 $127,959 $30,000 $97,959
2015 -- $138,581 $36,000 $102,581
2014 -- $138,581 $36,000 $102,581
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10107797

Doorify MLS

APN: 1841.19-60-9098-000