205 Oak Avenue
Wake Forest, NC 27587Charming 1950 Bungalow with Character Galore! Don't miss this adorable 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in the heart of Wake Forest! This home was part of student housing when Wake Forest College was still in Wake Forest. It is full of personality and timeless charm. With 632 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space, every inch is used to its fullest potential perfect for those who appreciate cozy living with unique character. Enjoy quiet mornings or lively evenings on the large screened porch overlooking the private and tranquil fenced backyard ideal for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining friends. Inside, you'll find a bright and welcoming interior with just the right amount of vintage flair. Many updates include a screened porch addition in 2008, newer appliances, gas pack installed in 2011, all exterior walls and ceiling reinsulated in 2021, gas water heater installed in 2020 and flooring replaced in the kitchen and family room. This single-family home is being sold as-is, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history and make it your own. Located close to parks and the shops and restaurants of downtown Wake Forest, the location can't be beat. And NO HOA! The best way to appreciate this one-of-a-kind home is to see it in person, schedule your showing today!
$208,000
1 bedrooms
1 full bathrooms
0.24 acres
632 square feet
$329 per square foot
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1950
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake County Schools
- Middle SchoolWake County Schools
- High SchoolWake County Schools
Listing courtesy of Allen Tate/Wake Forest. © 2024 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Spray Foam Insulation, Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Private Yard
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
- Lot Size Acres 0.24
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Driveway, Gravel
- Patio And Porch Features Screened, Rear Porch
- Above Grade Finished Area 632
- Appliances Electric Range, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Gas
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Carpet
- Heating Gas Pack
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bookcases, Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Laundry Features In Bathroom
- Rooms Total 4
- Association Amenities None
- Community Features None
- Lot Features Back Yard, Hardwood Trees, Front Yard, Many Trees, Landscaped, Garden
- Tax Annual Amount 1568.67
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1950
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