Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath split-level home in desirable Russell Hills, right in the heart of Cary. Sitting on a spacious 0.45-acre corner lot—fully fenced and ready for backyard fun—this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, and location. Step inside and you'll instantly notice how bright and open it feels. The updated kitchen sits right at the heart of the home and overlooks both the living room and the sunroom, making it easy to stay connected while cooking or entertaining. Big windows throughout fill the space with natural light, creating a warm, inviting vibe in every room. The primary suite is a true standout—featuring a large, modern bathroom and a huge walk-in closet, a rare find for a home of this era. There's plenty of room to spread out with multiple living areas, including a cozy family room and a sunroom overlooking the oversized yard—perfect for morning coffee or winding down after a long day. The lower-level den adds even more versatility and has its own private entrance from outside, making it ideal for a home office, studio, gym, or home-based business. Outside, you'll find a large fenced yard with tons of space for pets, play, or gardening. Gather around the fire pit, or enjoy the workshop and storage shed—perfect for projects, tools, or hobbies. All this just minutes from Downtown Cary, parks, great dining, and the Cary Arts Center—you'll love the walkable, convenient lifestyle this location offers. This home truly has it all—space, flexibility, and thoughtful updates—all on nearly half an acre in one of Cary's most sought-after neighborhoods!
Ahhh. .. come home to this warm retreat in the midst of the city! Take a deep breath in this beautifully remodeled split level Cary Classic on a corner wooded lot; or, take a walk to the greenway or downtown Cary. Open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout and a stacked stone fireplace. Kitchen boasts of soft close kitchen cabinets; granite; and SS appliances. Baths are tile, w/ Carrera marble counter in the master bath; the basement/den is an incredibly spacious living area with a half bathroom.
TMLS #1961842
Aug 29, 2014
Sold
$255,000
$113/sq ft
Aug 29, 2014
Sold
$255,000
$113/sq ft
Aug 27, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2014
Contingent
—
Jul 24, 2014
Listed
$260,000
$115/sq ft
Jul 24, 2014
Listed
$260,000
$115/sq ft
+20
You will say "WOW!" to this remodeled Cary Classic. Total remodel with WIDE open floorplan. All new kitchen cabinets with soft closers, granite, new SS appliances. Tile baths, new/ refin GLEAMING hw floors thruout. HUGE master closet with cedar lining. Carrera marble counter in MB. Stacked stone fireplace. New int. doors & hardware. New fixtures and lights. All the goodies you want.
Public Records
May 16, 2014
Sold
$165,000
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 28, 1994
Sold
$125,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1970
Sold
$25,500
$11/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 1968
Sold
$23,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,002 (+2.2%)
$205,000 + $259,564
$464,564
2024
$3,915 (+13.7%)
$205,000 + $259,564
$464,564
2023
$3,444 (+3.9%)
$205,000 + $259,564
$464,564
2022
$3,316 (+2.1%)
$120,000 + $221,747
$341,747
2021
$3,250 (−0.5%)
$120,000 + $221,747
$341,747
2020
$3,267 (+12.0%)
$120,000 + $221,747
$341,747
2019
$2,916 (+6.6%)
$120,000 + $221,747
$341,747
2018
$2,737 (+9.3%)
$94,000 + $176,500
$270,500
2017
$2,504 (+1.5%)
$94,000 + $163,426
$257,426
2016
$2,466 (+31.4%)
$94,000 + $163,426
$257,426
2015
$1,877 (+6.0%)
$94,000 + $163,426
$257,426
2014
$1,771 (+4.9%)
$66,000 + $122,694
$188,694
2013
$1,688 (+2.3%)
$66,000 + $122,694
$188,694
2012
$1,650
$66,000 + $122,694
$188,694
2011
$1,650
$66,000 + $122,694
$188,694
Tax history for 531 W Cornwall Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,002 (+2.2%)
$205,000 + $259,564
$464,564
2024
$3,915 (+13.7%)
$205,000 + $259,564
$464,564
2023
$3,444 (+3.9%)
$205,000 + $259,564
$464,564
2022
$3,316 (+2.1%)
$120,000 + $221,747
$341,747
2021
$3,250 (−0.5%)
$120,000 + $221,747
$341,747
2020
$3,267 (+12.0%)
$120,000 + $221,747
$341,747
2019
$2,916 (+6.6%)
$120,000 + $221,747
$341,747
2018
$2,737 (+9.3%)
$94,000 + $176,500
$270,500
2017
$2,504 (+1.5%)
$94,000 + $163,426
$257,426
2016
$2,466 (+31.4%)
$94,000 + $163,426
$257,426
2015
$1,877 (+6.0%)
$94,000 + $163,426
$257,426
2014
$1,771 (+4.9%)
$66,000 + $122,694
$188,694
2013
$1,688 (+2.3%)
$66,000 + $122,694
$188,694
2012
$1,650
$66,000 + $122,694
$188,694
2011
$1,650
$66,000 + $122,694
$188,694
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,319
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0763.09 07 9003 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
R12
WATERSHED PROTECTION OVERLAY
Residential District
The R-12 district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for single-unit dwellings, and is appropriate in areas where the Comprehensive Plan supports very low, low or medium density residential use. The regulations of this district are intended to discourage any use that would substantially interfere with the development of single-unit dwellings and that would be detrimental to the quiet residential nature of the district. The minimum lot area is 12,000 sq ft, and the maximum densityallowed is 3.63 units per acre.
Zone overlays
Watershed Protection Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Sep 18, 2016 • Final
Plbg - residential alteration
Plumbing
Jun 18, 2011 • Final
Hvac change out residential
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
Room Information
Has Basement
Storage Space, Workshop
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2253.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 2,253
Above Grade Finished Area: 2253.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Multi/Split
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Lot Size Area: 0.45
Lot Size Square Feet: 19602.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4001.78
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Cary
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - East Cary
High School: Wake - Cary
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Kildaire Farm rd to West Cornwall Rd. Home is on left side of street
Latitude: 35.774899
Longitude: -78.794662
Postal Code: 27511
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,319
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Wake County
APN: 0763.09 07 9003 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-02-16
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-10-23T21:23:07Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-10-24T14:14:03Z
Around this home
Schools
Cary Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
East Cary Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Cary High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cary, NC • 27511
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$665,000 – $805,000
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