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Wake Forest, NC 27587This special property on a desirable 0.61 acre lot offers a rare opportunity in the heart of Wake Forest's Historic District! This is a DREAM home with modern updates & backyard oasis unlike any other! Location, Luxury, & Lifestyle all in one! 521 S. Main Street Enjoy RESORT-LIKE living & be minutes from everything-local schools, restaurants, & Hwy. 98/I-540! Beautifully UPDATED-4BR, 2.5BA estate with 3,700+ sq. ft. (3,326 finished/411 unfinished) blends timeless CHARM w/modern LUXURY! Outside--discover multiple places to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate! Float in the Saltwater Pool, gaze into the Koi-fish Pond, listen to cascading Waterfalls, perfect your swing on the sizable Putting Green, or lounge peacefully in the Gazebo--this property is an experience! End the day snuggling by the fireplace w/2 grilling stations! The awe continues--Inside, observe stunning designs & details! Tasteful modern updates! Rich hardwoods, designer finishes, practical floor plan, & high-end updates, this home is an amazing find & opportunity! OPEN-CONCEPT family rm w/MODERN coffered ceilings & FP leads to the BRIGHT GOURMET KITCHEN-Updated Granite counters, lighting, storage, & HIGH END appliances. Gas line present. Gorgeous Formal DINING, Private OFFICE w French doors, SUNROOM w/FP, & versatile FLEX room w/ceramic sink-tiled floor-ideal for hobbies, pets, fitness, or kid zone! Upstairs--4 PRIVATE/SPACIOUS bedrooms & updated baths await. Basement/workshop=endless possibilities! Media room, gym, wine cellar, teen retreat, guy zone, or storage. PREMIERE HOME WARRANTY & 1 MONTH POOL MAINTENANCE to strong offer! NO HOA/RESTRICTIONS! PRIME location! OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! MAJOR UPGRADES already complete--a Whole-House Generator, Roof (2016) w/50 year warranty, HVACS (2017), Roll out Marvin windows in Sunroom, Sliding windows in Flex, Nest thermostats, Miele Coffee system, Updated Baths/Electrical, Wired for Security, Front/Back Irrigation, Auto LED lighting & more! Sealed attic. Live in LUXURY & RELAXATION every day! *Read instructions on Attic access.* FPs unused by current owners. Estimated pool services available. Note: Nearby train-Minimal Noise.
$1,020,000
4 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.61 acres
3,326 square feet
$307 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Brick, Concrete, Plaster, Other
- Door Features French Doors
- Exterior Features Built-in Barbecue, Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Light(s), Storage, Other
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood, Wrought Iron, Other
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.61
- Other Structures Garage(s), Gazebo, Workshop
- Parking Features Concrete, Deeded, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Lighted, Off Street, Shared Driveway, Storage, See Remarks
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Pool Features In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Sweep, Private, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Waterfall, See Remarks
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,326
- Appliances Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Wine Refrigerator
- Basement Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access, Workshop
- Cooling Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Gas, Whole House Fan, Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Decorative, Family Room, Fire Pit, Fireplace Screen, Glass Doors, Masonry, Wood Burning, Other, See Remarks
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Concrete, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
- Heating Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas, See Remarks
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Central Vacuum Prewired, Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dining L, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 9
- Window Features Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Window Coverings, Window Treatments, Wood Frames
- Lot Features Back Yard, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Partially Cleared, Pond on Lot, Secluded, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Waterfall, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 6851.79
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1925
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1925
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake - Wake Forest Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Wake Forest Middle School
- High SchoolWake - Wake Forest High School
Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Falls of Neuse. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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