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Wake Forest, NC 27587Welcome to the charm of 521 S. Main Street in the heart of Wake Forest! You'll never guess all this home has to offer! A gorgeous UPDATED interior with a RESORT LIKE BACKYARD! Her rich Oak Hardwood floors invite you enjoy an ideal floorplan! Office/Study & Sunroom on first flr. 4 Spacious Beds privately located on 2nd. 2.5 UPDATED baths. Gourmet Chef's kitchen for all of your cooking adventures! Updated Off-white cabinets, Island w/storage, Granite counters, Frigidaire Induction stove/oven-Gas line present for gas stove. Bosch dishwasher. Enjoy a Miele built-in coffee system too! Impressive formal dining w/ambient lighting. Office w/built-in bookcases & the BRIGHT sunroom ideal for reading, kids' zone (built in storage for toys) or greenhouse space! FLEX room is perfect for arts/crafts/workouts/pet room. (Ceramic sink for easy cleanups/pet bathing & tiled floor!) This home's well-designed floorplan is so FUNCTIONAL! 1st flr. laundry. Escape to the dreamy Primary Suite w/WIC. Double vanity bath & shower w/rainfall shower. All baths updated! Additional storage in sheet-rocked attic. Climb downstairs to the workshop that could be a future Wine Cellar, Guy Zone, Teen Hangout, or Storage Space! So much potential! The CUSTOM made Craftsman black rod-iron fenced backyard makes a statement! Relax & rejuvenate enjoying the peaceful OASIS w/Saltwater pool with waterfalls, the Putting Green, the Fish/Koi pond with fountains, or host guests in your Covered/Screened Gazebo. The Double Pit BBQ-Fireplace is every grill master's dream! All of this among blooming Rose bushes and Encore Azaleas! It's like having a vacation destination right at home! Refrigerator & Washer/Dryer convey. Cedar closet, whole-house generator, whole house fan, downstairs central vacuum-4/2021, Nest thermostats, irrigation system-front/back-recently maintained 4/26, Marvin windows-insulated/clad double hung, ADT security system. Gutter guards, HVAC 2017. Roof 2017 (w/50 yr. warranty). Fireplaces-never used by current owners. Were told a FP sleeve could return use as wood burning/gas. NO HOA, No restrictions/covenants! Commuting is easy-Convenient to Capital Blvd, I-540, and Hwy. 98. This home is the ''Pinnacle of Supreme Living'' with its IDEAL LOCATION-convenient to schools, swimming pools, playgrounds, parks, local shopping, & downtown Wake Forest. Too many wonderful details to mention-This STUNNING home is a MUST SEE! Seller is offering a $500 pool maintenance credit PLUS home warranty to a strong offer.
$1,100,000
4 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.61 acres
3,326 square feet
$331 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Brick, Plaster, Other
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage, Other
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Stone, Wood, Wrought Iron, Other
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.61
- Other Structures Garage(s), Pool House, Workshop
- Parking Features Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Front Porch, Screened
- Pool Features In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Waterfall, See Remarks
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,326
- Appliances Bar Fridge, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
- Basement Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access, Workshop
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Gas, Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Decorative, Family Room, Fireplace Screen, Living Room, Masonry, Other, See Remarks
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dining L, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Rooms Total 9
- Window Features Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Window Coverings
- Association Amenities None
- Community Features None
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Pond on Lot, 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
- Middle SchoolWake - Wake Forest
- High SchoolWake - Wake Forest
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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