Aerial View - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Front of Structure - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Front of Structure - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Front of Structure - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
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Undetermined - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Undetermined - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Living Room - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Dining Area - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Kitchen - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Kitchen - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Kitchen - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Kitchen - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
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Bedroom - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Undetermined - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
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Bathroom - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Bathroom - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Laundry - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
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Yard - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
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Back of Structure - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Patio - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Aerial View - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Aerial View - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Aerial View - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Aerial View - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Aerial View - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
Aerial View - 228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591, Wendell
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$253,500

228 Short Street, Wendell, NC 27591
Wendell, NC 27591
Listed by Alejandro Bello Castro · RW Realty of NC, LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1977

About this home

Charming Single-Story Ranch Minutes from Historic Downtown Wendell! A move-in ready 3-bedroom ranch combining single-level living with unbeatable Eastern Wake County convenience. Featuring low-maintenance appeal, this property delivers incredible curb appeal and no HOA fees. Inside, enjoy an updated full bathroom and a bright eat-in kitchen with generous counter space, connected dining area that leads to a laundry room. The main level offers a spacious primary bedroom alongside two versatile secondary bedrooms; ideal for dedicated home office, hobby room, or guest spaces. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard bordered by tall, mature privacy hedges and trees. Your private outdoor retreat for weekend relaxing, dining, or gardening. walk to Historic Downtown Wendell, Stroll to local coffee shops, boutiques, dining, parks, and seasonal festivals. Easy commute: Quick access to US-64 / I-87, I-540, Knightdale, Zebulon, and Downtown Raleigh. Minutes from Wendell Falls shopping and dining. Ideal for first time buyers s or as an investment property with zero HOA restrictions.

Property details

MLS #
10184505
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
67
On market date
August 5, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.24 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Wendell Elementary
0.24 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
433
Student:teacher ratio
11.4:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Wendell Middle
1.67 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
730
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
East Wake High
3.22 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,508
Student:teacher ratio
16.2:1
District
Wake County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Wendell's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

34
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
23 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools3
Transit stops1
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Wendell, from live MLS data.

On the market 67 days -- 32 fewer days than Wendell's current average of 99 days.
For reference, the median list price across 372 active listings in Wendell right now is $420,490.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,677/mo
$50,700 down
$202,800 loan
Principal & interest$1,315
Property tax (est.)$211
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 27 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.