2602 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607A rare opportunity to own a charming brick ranch in the highly desirable Wade Avenue area! Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or build your dream home, this property offers exceptional potential on an expansive nearly half-acre lot. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, a spacious family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a full basement ready to be transformed into additional living space, a workshop, home gym, or recreation area. Numerous recent improvements provide added value and peace of mind, including: New electrical breaker box (2025) HVAC air handler and condenser (2018) Electric range (2022) Expansion tank for water heater (2022) Plumbing pressure relief valve (2022) Front windows (2021) Gutters (2021) Storm door (2022) Thermostat (2022) PVC plumbing piping (2022) Ideally located near Jaycee Park, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this property combines a premier location with endless possibilities. Renovate the existing home or create the custom home you've always envisioned in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods.
$495,000
3 bedrooms
1 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.41 acres
1,251 square feet
$396 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters
- Lot Size Acres 0.41
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,251
- Appliances Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Basement Unfinished
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating Central
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Smooth Ceilings
- Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Inside
- Rooms Total 7
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 4752.65
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1957
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1957
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Lacy Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Martin Middle
- High SchoolWake - Needham Broughton High
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