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5508 Watkins Rd Wendell, NC 27591

$615,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

7,631

Acres

7.01

Year

1997

Close Date

Dec 11, 2015

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$81

Date Listed

Sep 21, 2015

Description of 5508 Watkins Rd, Wendell, NC 27591

Listing details for 5508 Watkins Rd, Wendell, NC 27591 : Gorgeous Home w/ Gated Entry on 7 Acres! Just 7 Minutes off 540! Formal Living & Dining Rooms w/ Extensive moldings. Spacious Kitchen w/ Custom Cabinetry. Gas Fireplace b/w Family Room & Sunroom. Motorized Sky Lights on 1st. 2nd Floor Bonus w/ Wet Bar & Room for Billiard Table. Perfect Basement In-law suite w/ it's own Kitchen, Entry, & Garage. Trex deck w/ gazebo, gas grill, mini-fridge,& sink. Most Closets w/ Automatic Lights. H20 Filtration, central vac, & Lighted Koi pond. Too Many Features to List!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 11:48 PM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$675,000

MLS #ID

2030871

Close Price

$615,000

Close Date

Dec 11, 2015

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

7,631

Acres

7.01

Year

1997

Days on Site

757 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$81

Date Listed

Sep 21, 2015

Location

Street Address

5508 Watkins Rd

City

Wendell

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27591

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

US 401 N. Right on Mitchell Mill Rd. Right on Watkins Rd.

Schools

Elementary School

Forestville Road

Middle School

Wendell

High School

Knightdale

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

5 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

7,631

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1997

Style

Traditional and Transitional

Construction Materials

Brick

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$81

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Secluded and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

7.01

Lot Dimensions

see attached survey

Interior Details

Interior Features

Apartment/Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar and Whirlpool Tub

Appliances

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

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room and Gas Log

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Asphalt, Attached, Basement, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad and Workshop in Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Deck

Exterior Features

Gas Grill and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Kitchen	—
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Main
Bedroom 4	Basement
Utility Room	Main
Bonus Room	Second
Other	Basement
Other	—
Other	Second
Other	Second
Den	—
Exercise Room	—
Recreation Room	—
Workshop	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Ida Terbet, 919-846-3212, Coldwell Banker HPW

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2030871

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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

$1.18M – $1.97M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

12/11/2015

Sold

$615,000

$81/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2030871

9/21/2015

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2030871

Location of 5508 Watkins Rd, Wendell, NC 27591

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What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$1.18M – $1.97M

Exact number$2,845,000

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