Opportunity awaits on a large, flat lot in Downtown Cary! This adorable bungalow situated walking distance to the new "West End" and adjacent to upcoming multi-modal + retail development is the perfect investment, first home fixer upper or lot opportunity. Charming covered & screened front porch opens to beautiful hardwood floors throughout main living area & dining room. Many updates over the years including recently replaced & functioning windows, updated electrical panel, HVAC unit, water heater and more. With a little sweat equity this would be the perfect first home, short or long term rental, future new home site - no doubt a landing place for all Downtown Cary has to offer. Walk to Lexie Lane Park, Train Station, Restaurants, Shops, New Downtown Park, Library, Town Hall Campus + more. No HOA!
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Allie Parker• Keller Williams Realty Cary
Charming ranch w/ screen porch in Heart of Cary! Home sits on beautiful lot w/ gorgeous, mature trees. Det. garage. New vinyl kit. & laundry area! Updated kit. counter tops & wallpaper, inter. & xter paint. Lots of kit. cabinets. Vintage kit. sink & bath tub. Sep. fam. rm could be used as office/den or bedrm! Enjoy walking to downtown Cary, shopping, eating & Lazy Days! House sold 'AS I
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,000 (−3.7%)
$350,000
2024
$3,114 (+76.2%)
$350,000 + $19,011
$369,011
2023
$1,767 (+3.8%)
$350,000 + $19,011
$369,011
2022
$1,702 (+2.0%)
$115,000 + $59,342
$174,342
2021
$1,668 (−0.5%)
$115,000 + $59,342
$174,342
2020
$1,676 (+76.4%)
$115,000 + $59,342
$174,342
2019
$950 (+6.5%)
$115,000 + $59,342
$174,342
2018
$893 (+4.0%)
$44,000 + $42,897
$86,897
2017
$859 (+1.6%)
$44,000 + $42,897
$86,897
2016
$845 (−11.1%)
$44,000 + $42,897
$86,897
2015
$950 (+6.0%)
$44,000 + $42,897
$86,897
2014
$896 (+4.8%)
$54,000 + $40,473
$94,473
2013
$855 (+2.3%)
$54,000 + $40,473
$94,473
2012
$836
$54,000 + $40,473
$94,473
2011
$836
$54,000 + $40,473
$94,473
Tax history for 540 Wood St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,000 (−3.7%)
$350,000
2024
$3,114 (+76.2%)
$350,000 + $19,011
$369,011
2023
$1,767 (+3.8%)
$350,000 + $19,011
$369,011
2022
$1,702 (+2.0%)
$115,000 + $59,342
$174,342
2021
$1,668 (−0.5%)
$115,000 + $59,342
$174,342
2020
$1,676 (+76.4%)
$115,000 + $59,342
$174,342
2019
$950 (+6.5%)
$115,000 + $59,342
$174,342
2018
$893 (+4.0%)
$44,000 + $42,897
$86,897
2017
$859 (+1.6%)
$44,000 + $42,897
$86,897
2016
$845 (−11.1%)
$44,000 + $42,897
$86,897
2015
$950 (+6.0%)
$44,000 + $42,897
$86,897
2014
$896 (+4.8%)
$54,000 + $40,473
$94,473
2013
$855 (+2.3%)
$54,000 + $40,473
$94,473
2012
$836
$54,000 + $40,473
$94,473
2011
$836
$54,000 + $40,473
$94,473
*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
Permits
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Lot size
0.31 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Wake County
APN
0764.18 22 8259 000
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Accessible
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
Apr 28, 2021 • Final
Hvac change out residential
HVAC
Nov 10, 2016 • Final
Bldg - demolish - sngl fam home
Demolition
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, On Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater