This is a once in a generation opportunity. 2 acres inside the city limits of Wake Forest with a great home that has been completely repainted on both walls and ceilings on the inside. Over 400 feet of unfinished basement for storage. Location is close to shopping and dining. Master bedroom on 1st floor. Kitchen and baths ready for you to update but usable the day you move in. This home has been in the same family since it was built and is ready for the next family to take over.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brian Pate• Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Bought with Jennifer Decourcy• Keller Williams Realty
This is a once in a generation opportunity. 2 acres inside the city limits of Wake Forest with a great home that has been completely repainted on both walls and ceilings on the inside. Over 400 feet of unfinished basement for storage. Location is close to shopping and dining. Master bedroom on 1st floor. Kitchen and baths ready for you to update but usable the day you move in. This home has been in the same family since it was built and is ready for the next family to take over.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,178 (+0.4%)
$154,000 + $182,999
$336,999
2024
$3,166 (+11.3%)
$154,000 + $182,999
$336,999
2023
$2,845 (+4.2%)
$154,000 + $182,999
$336,999
2022
$2,730 (+1.8%)
$112,000 + $131,151
$243,151
2021
$2,683
$112,000 + $131,151
$243,151
2020
$2,683 (+14.9%)
$112,000 + $131,151
$243,151
2019
$2,335 (+5.6%)
$112,000 + $131,151
$243,151
2018
$2,211 (+3.4%)
$100,000 + $86,559
$186,559
2017
$2,137 (+1.3%)
$100,000 + $86,559
$186,559
2016
$2,110 (+17.2%)
$100,000 + $86,559
$186,559
2015
$1,801 (+3.3%)
$100,000 + $86,559
$186,559
2014
$1,744 (+5.1%)
$70,000 + $87,054
$157,054
2013
$1,660
$70,000 + $87,054
$157,054
2012
$1,660
$70,000 + $87,054
$157,054
2011
$1,660
$70,000 + $87,054
$157,054
Tax history for 815 Durham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,178 (+0.4%)
$154,000 + $182,999
$336,999
2024
$3,166 (+11.3%)
$154,000 + $182,999
$336,999
2023
$2,845 (+4.2%)
$154,000 + $182,999
$336,999
2022
$2,730 (+1.8%)
$112,000 + $131,151
$243,151
2021
$2,683
$112,000 + $131,151
$243,151
2020
$2,683 (+14.9%)
$112,000 + $131,151
$243,151
2019
$2,335 (+5.6%)
$112,000 + $131,151
$243,151
2018
$2,211 (+3.4%)
$100,000 + $86,559
$186,559
2017
$2,137 (+1.3%)
$100,000 + $86,559
$186,559
2016
$2,110 (+17.2%)
$100,000 + $86,559
$186,559
2015
$1,801 (+3.3%)
$100,000 + $86,559
$186,559
2014
$1,744 (+5.1%)
$70,000 + $87,054
$157,054
2013
$1,660
$70,000 + $87,054
$157,054
2012
$1,660
$70,000 + $87,054
$157,054
2011
$1,660
$70,000 + $87,054
$157,054
*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
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,752
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1831.20 71 7542 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
GR3
General Residential
The General Residential District are established to maintain previously developed suburban residential subdivision for their existing and approved low-to medium density single family dwelling and related recreational, religious and education facilities. Intended to act as a transitional zoning district between rural development in the country and the urban development of the town these regulation are further intended to discourage any use which would be detrimental to the predominately residential nature of the area included within the district.
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Has Basement
Block, Concrete, Unfinished, Unheated
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1736.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Glass Enclosed, Porch
Property information
Living Area: 1,736
Above Grade Finished Area: 1736.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.0
Lot Size Area: 2.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 141'x586'x132'x604'
Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2137.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Forest Pines
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest
High School: Wake - Wake Forest
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: North on Capital Boulevard/US 1 into Wake Forest. Take Durham Road/Old Hwy 98 exit and turn right at McDonalds onto Durham Road. Home is on Right set back from the road.
Latitude: 35.97891
Longitude: -78.53449
Postal Code: 27587
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,752
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Wake County
APN: 1831.20 71 7542 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level, Outside
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-12-19
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T01:45:45Z
Around this home
Schools
Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
3/10
Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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 106° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
47% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Wake Forest, NC • 27587
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$395,000 – $479,000
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