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218 Sparrow Dr Wake Forest, NC 27587

$385,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,637

Acres

0.4

Year

1985

Close Date

Apr 20, 2022

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$235

Date Listed

Mar 22, 2022

Description of 218 Sparrow Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Listing details for 218 Sparrow Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587 : This beautiful 3beds/2.5bath home on almost 1/2 an acre & walking distance to Downtown Wake Forest, minutes away from tons of shopping, US1 & Hwy98. So many updates! w/granite counters throughout, new SS range and hood, LVP flooring, lighting. The list goes on! Entire home has been freshly painted inside and out. Rocking chair front porch! Huge backyard! Cardinal Hills Community, NO HOA & Wake Forest Schools! Recent appraisal came just under $340k BEFORE upgrades/renovations.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 9:27 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$350,000

MLS #ID

2437959

Close Price

$385,000

Close Date

Apr 20, 2022

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,637

Acres

0.4

Year

1985

Days on Site

756 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$235

Date Listed

Mar 22, 2022

Location

Street Address

218 Sparrow Dr

City

Wake Forest

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27587

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Cardinal Hills

Driving Directions

From US1 North, Take Old Business 98 Exit. Take a right on Durham Road towards downtown WF. Continue past the seminary, turn right at E. Wait Ave. Turn Right on Cardinal Drive, Left on Quail Ave, and Left on Sparrow Drive.

Schools

Elementary School

Wake Forest

Middle School

Wake Forest

High School

Wake Forest

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

1,637

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1985

Style

Traditional

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement and Masonite

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$235

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.4

Lot Dimensions

100.00' x 175.08' see plat

Interior Details

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Dining L, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s) and Walk-In Shower

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker and Range Hood

Flooring

Carpet and Vinyl

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Concrete, Driveway, On Street and Parking Pad

Patio & Porch Features

Covered and Porch

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Utility Room	Main

Listing Provided By

Mary Welch, 919-697-0869, Carolina Life & Homes Realty L

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2437959

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$343K – $418K

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$343K – $418K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

4/20/2022

Sold

$385,000

$235/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2437959

3/22/2022

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2437959

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$343K – $418K

Exact number$2,845,000

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