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205 Emile Zola Dr Cary, NC 27511

$575,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,635

Acres

1.54

Year

1995

Close Date

Jul 24, 2015

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$158

Date Listed

May 22, 2015

Description of 205 Emile Zola Dr, Cary, NC 27511

Listing details for 205 Emile Zola Dr, Cary, NC 27511 : A rare find in Cary - All brick executive home on 1.54 acres. First floor master bedroom. Unique floor plan. Freshly refinished hardwood floors. New carpet. Freshly painted. Beautiful kitchen cabinets. Home overlooks large private treed yard with amazing views. Smaller area fenced for pets. Formal dining. Large informal living room and separate family room - could be keeping room. Upstairs are 3 additional bedrooms each w/bath access. 4th br could be bonus. Walk to Apex Community Lake.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 11:38 PM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$589,900

MLS #ID

2009418

Close Price

$575,000

Close Date

Jul 24, 2015

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,635

Acres

1.54

Year

1995

Days on Site

771 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$158

Date Listed

May 22, 2015

Location

Street Address

205 Emile Zola Dr

City

Cary

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27511

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Normandie

Driving Directions

From Cary Parkway, take Lake Pine Drive south. Turn left into Normandie on Victor Hugo. Turn left onto Emile Zola Drive. Home is on left at end of cul-de-sac.

Schools

Elementary School

Apex Friendship

Middle School

Apex

High School

Apex Friendship

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

3,635

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1995

Style

Transitional

Construction Materials

Brick

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$158

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac and Hardwood Trees

Lot Size (Acres)

1.54

Lot Dimensions

74 x 287 x 178 x 189 x 319

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum Prewired, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave and Plumbed For Ice Maker

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile and Hardwood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room and Gas Log

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Porch and Screened

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard, In Parade of Homes and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$330 Annually

HOA Frequency

Annually

HOA Fee Includes

None

Association Amenities

Trail(s)

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Utility Room	Main
Bonus Room	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Louise Guemple, 919-469-6300, Fonville Morisey/Preston Sales

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Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2009418

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Property History

DateEventPrice

7/24/2015

Sold

$575,000

$158/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2009418

5/22/2015

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2009418

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