548 Main Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587Nestled in the Wake Forest Historic District on South Main, this 1938 gem effortlessly combines timeless charm with thoughtful modern updates. Featured in several town events, the home showcases fresh paint, a newer roof and HVAC, a beautifully renovated kitchen, tankless water heater, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Offering 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, the home lives much larger than its quaint, tree-lined curb appeal suggests. Relax on the covered front porch with elegant arches--perfect for watching neighborhood activity. Out back, a screened porch and deck overlook a private yard complete with a garden, garage, and attached carport.
$599,900
4 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.38 acres
2,291 square feet
$262 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
- Fencing Back Yard
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.38
- Parking Features Detached, Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Screened, Side Porch, Deck, Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,291
- Appliances Plumbed For Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range
- Basement Walk-Up Access, Partial, Concrete, Unfinished
- Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Wood, Tile
- Heating Forced Air, Central, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Crown Molding, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Master Downstairs, Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 11
- Tax Annual Amount 5229.11
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1938
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1938
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake - Wake Forest
- Middle SchoolWake - Wake Forest
- High SchoolWake - Wake Forest
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