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Wake Forest, NC 27587Welcome to the JL Reid House located on the iconic N Main St in the Wake Forest Historic District. This majestic southern estate blends classical revival lines with modern updates and amenities. An expansive home featuring multiple generational living options surrounded by stunning grounds. Seize the opportunity of this rare gem as your personal home or investment opportunity. Situated in the heart of Wake Forest this home offers convenience to all shopping, dining, and entertainment options. MAIN LEVEL - Features a main living area with soaring ceilings, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Room and Large walk-in Pantry, Family Room flooded with natural light and Wet Bar, Primary Bedroom featuring dual WIC, dressing room, and bath, and Den. Two separate living areas offer options. A one bedroom with bath, Kitchen and Dining, and Living Room and a Two Bedroom with private entrance, Kitchen and Dining Room, and Laundry room. SECOND LEVEL - Features Three Bedrooms all with private bathrooms and Sitting Room. THIRD LEVEL - Features Three Bedrooms, Kitchen and Dining Room, ¾ Bathroom, and spiral storybook staircase leading to Cupola. BASEMENT - Features 4 car garage, unfinished space featuring two rooms, and laundry closet. All levels serviced by elevator. EXTERIOR - Features classic southern porch, deck, stone patio with custom brick accents and fountain, Circular Drive with Foutain and Neo-Grec Fountain, Pavillion, and sprawling backyard. Please view 3D Tour to gain a true sense of all this property has to offer.
$1,200,000
11 bedrooms
9 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.75 acres
7,809 square feet
$154 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Fiber Cement
- Exterior Features Courtyard, Lighting, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Lock(s), Rain Gutters
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.75
- Other Structures Pergola
- Parking Features Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, Garage, Additional Parking, Concrete, Attached, Parking Lot
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Front Porch, Deck, Patio, Terrace
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 7,809
- Appliances Microwave, Electric Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Freezer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Wine Cooler, Trash Compactor, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Basement Workshop, Unheated, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
- Cooling Gas, Zoned, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Gas, Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas Log, Kitchen
- Fireplaces Total 4
- Flooring Carpet, Tile, Marble, Laminate, Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Heating Forced Air, Zoned, Central, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Smooth Ceilings, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathtub Only, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Storage, Second Primary Bedroom, Chandelier, Pantry, Apartment/Suite, Separate Shower, Elevator, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Soaking Tub, Bar, Dressing Room, Bookcases, Shower Only, Dual Closets, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Entrance Foyer, Master Downstairs
- Laundry Features Main Level, Multiple Locations, In Basement, Inside, Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 25
- Window Features Blinds
- Lot Features Level, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear, Back Yard, Cleared, Open Lot, Sprinklers In Front
- Tax Annual Amount 14513.6
- Water Source Well, Public
- Year Built 1901
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1901
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake - Wake Forest
- Middle SchoolWake - Wake Forest
- High SchoolWake - Wake Forest
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