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$242,500

523 Elm Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Listed by Jaime Lee McDonald · DASH Carolina
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.1
Living area
N/A
Year built
2005

About this home

Motivated Seller! Welcome to this inviting 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom end-unit townhome offering privacy, convenience, and a comfortable layout. The easy-access entrance has no steps, making the home especially convenient. Inside, the comfortable living room features a cozy fireplace and flows into the eat-in kitchen, which offers plenty of storage, abundant cabinetry, tile backsplash, and recessed lighting. A second area off the kitchen provides flexible space for an in-home office, additional dining, or whatever suits your needs. New hybrid veneer hardwood flooring enhances the downstairs living areas, while ceramic tile flooring is featured in all three bathrooms. Both generously sized bedrooms offer the convenience of private en-suite full bathrooms. Ceiling fans throughout and all appliances, including the washer and dryer, convey with the home. Enjoy additional outdoor living with a covered rear porch, enclosed patio, and a large side yard offering plenty of space for pets, gardening, or relaxing outdoors. Conveniently located near the community center, library, parks, greenway, Renaissance Centre, post office, and a variety of restaurants. With nearby police and fire services, this home offers both convenience and peace of mind. Move-in ready and a sweet place to call home!

Property details

MLS #
10187900
Property type
Townhouse
Subdivision
Avondale
Status
Active
Days on market
4
On market date
August 27, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.03 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Wake Forest Elementary
0.48 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
373
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Wake Forest Middle School
1.99 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
1,122
Student:teacher ratio
17.0:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
17.2 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
342
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Wake County Schools

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$48,500 down
$194,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,258
Property tax (est.)$202
Home insurance (est.)$150

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