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540 N College St Wake Forest, NC 27587

$379,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,516

Acres

0.34

Year

2015

Close Date

Feb 17, 2017

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$151

Date Listed

Nov 13, 2016

Description of 540 N College St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Listing details for 540 N College St, Wake Forest, NC 27587 : What's not to love! In the heart of the Historic District, this charming home has it all! From the lovely wraparound porch, to the well appointed kitchen boasting SS app, huge island/white cab.+gas range for the discerning chef! Master on main. Arched entries, extensive moldings, rich hardwoods, butlers pantry too! Stroll downtown to boutique shops, farmers market & dining. Cozy up by the FP or hang out on screened porch. Fenced 1/3 acre perfect for garden! Great neighborhood! Minutes to 540, 98, RDU!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 9:14 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$389,000

MLS #ID

2100205

Close Price

$379,000

Close Date

Feb 17, 2017

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,516

Acres

0.34

Year

2015

Days on Site

757 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$151

Date Listed

Nov 13, 2016

Location

Street Address

540 N College St

City

Wake Forest

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27587

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From US/Capital, take 98 to Wake Forest/Bunn. Left on S. Main, until you get to Seminary, & head right towards 1A & Front Street. Continue and make right on N. Main. Left on Juniper & Right on N. College.

Schools

Elementary School

Heritage

Middle School

Heritage

High School

Wake Forest

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

2,516

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2015

Style

Traditional and Transitional

Construction Materials

Board & Batten Siding, Fiber Cement and Stone

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$151

Lot Features

Garden, Hardwood Trees and Landscaped

Lot Size (Acres)

0.34

Lot Dimensions

103 x 239 x 347 x 498

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar and Other

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven and Tankless Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Gas, Gas Log, Great Room and Masonry

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener and Garage Faces Front

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Patio, Porch and Screened

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Historical Area

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

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

Listing Provided By

Jennifer Spencer, 919-602-7411, Spencer Properties

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2100205

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$441K – $683K

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

$441K – $683K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

2/17/2017

Sold

$379,000

$151/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2100205

11/13/2016

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2100205

2/16/2015

Sold

$353,000

$140/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #1979811

11/21/2014

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #1979811

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What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$441K – $683K

Exact number$2,845,000

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