OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2025 for $715K

$727,155

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,778/mo

•

3,740

sq ft

53 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 27591

About this home

Nestled on the serene private 1.9 acres in Wendell, North Carolina, it offers a rare opportunity to own a spacious 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom estate on over 1.9 acres of private land. With over 3,338 sq ft the home is designed for both comfort and functionality. Inside, you'll find generously sized rooms, with valted living room with custom beams and stone fireplace, dining area, and a large kitchen with a picture window over the sink and a corner stove with custom tile surround. First floor primary, secondary bedrooms on second floor and hall bathroom and a third floor retreat could be used as a bedroom or a bonus office space including a full bathroom. The expansive lot offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or potential future developments. Situated in a tranquil setting, this home provides a peaceful retreat while still being within reach of local amenities and schools. Whether you're seeking a spacious family home or a property with no HOA, presents a unique opportunity in the heart of Wendell.

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

1.92 acresLot Size

$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gretchen Coley • Compass -- Raleigh

Listed by Amanda Alves • Compass -- Raleigh

Bought with Wade Corbett • Corbett & Company

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•Source:TMLS #10106358

Redfin Estimate

$727,155

$12K since sold in August 2025$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.4% higher than the average sale price ($630K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$682,000
A
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SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$708,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,946 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$690,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,848 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$475,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,209 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$675,000
E
4 beds4 baths3,586 sq ft
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F
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Market trends in 27591, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

99.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$385K

$202 MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

263

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$285,000
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1735 Shady Oaks Dr, Wendell, NC 27591
$395,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,040 sq ft
648 Rockbank Loop, Wendell, NC 27591
$450,000
3 beds2 baths2,047 sq ft
6524 Turnipseed Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$322,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,451 sq ft
556 Yellow Berry Run, Wendell, NC 27591
$389,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,945 sq ft
6617 Osprey Landing Dr, Wendell, NC 27591
OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 12PM
$275,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,623 sq ft
752 Ambrose Hill Ln, Wendell, NC 27591
$415,000
3 beds2 baths1,696 sq ft
608 Nemesia Dr, Wendell, NC 27591
3D WALKTHROUGH
$439,900
2 beds2.5 baths2,141 sq ft
2009 Eagle Rock Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
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Sale history for 53 Lake Wendell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,475 (+17.3%)

$82,030 + $473,950

$555,980

2025

$2,962 (+29.8%)

$82,660 + $383,870

$466,530

2024

$2,282

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2023

$2,282 (−1.6%)

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2022

$2,319

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2021

$2,319 (−3.5%)

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2020

$2,404

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2019

$2,404 (+13.7%)

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2018

$2,115 (+2.2%)

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2017

$2,069 (−0.1%)

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2016

$2,071

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2014

$2,073 (+0.9%)

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2013

$2,055

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2012

$2,055

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2011

$2,055

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

Tax history for 53 Lake Wendell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,475 (+17.3%)

$82,030 + $473,950

$555,980

2025

$2,962 (+29.8%)

$82,660 + $383,870

$466,530

2024

$2,282

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2023

$2,282 (−1.6%)

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2022

$2,319

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2021

$2,319 (−3.5%)

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2020

$2,404

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2019

$2,404 (+13.7%)

$62,980 + $218,760

$281,740

2018

$2,115 (+2.2%)

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2017

$2,069 (−0.1%)

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2016

$2,071

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2014

$2,073 (+0.9%)

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2013

$2,055

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2012

$2,055

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

2011

$2,055

$39,360 + $202,350

$241,710

*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

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.86 Acres

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

3,338

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Johnston County

APN

16I01003D

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

Agricultural-Residential District

The agricultural-residential district (AR) is intended to encourage the continuance of agricultural uses as well as to ensure that residential development will occur at sufficient densities to provide for a range of housing opportunities throughout the county. Further, it is the intention of the regulations of this district to ensure that residential development having access and connecting to public water and sanitary sewer systems will occur within a healthful environment.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 4

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Stone, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 3740.0

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Other
Roof: Shingle

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3740.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Three Or More

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.92
Lot Size Area: 1.92
Lot Size Square Feet: 83635.2
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2282.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Association: No

School Information
Elementary School: Johnston - Riverwood
Middle Or Junior School: Johnston - Archer Lodge
High School: Johnston - Corinth Holder

Location Information
County Or Parish: Johnston
Directions: Follow I-440 E and I-87/US-264 E/US-64 E to S Smithfield Rd. Take exit 9 from I-87/US-264 E/US-64 E. Continue on S Smithfield Rd. Drive to Lake Wendell Rd in Johnston County
Latitude: 35.731134
Longitude: -78.411046
Postal Code: 27591
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,338
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 1.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Johnston County
APN: 16I01003D

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-08-15
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-08-15T14:25:06Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-06-28T16:07:33Z

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Riverwood Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi

10/10

Archer Lodge Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

6/10

Corinth-Holders High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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

61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Wendell, NC • 27591

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$691,000 – $837,000

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Home values near 53 Lake Wendell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
288 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1372 Sq. Ft.	$330,757
116 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1998 Sq. Ft.	$322,067
47 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$390,823
259 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$291,195
165 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2280 Sq. Ft.	$550,812
334 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2479 Sq. Ft.	$553,958

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2418 Sq. Ft.	$659,573
63 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1748 Sq. Ft.	$339,640
117 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$259,918
260 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2464 Sq. Ft.	$420,645
91 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2847 Sq. Ft.	$931,855
257 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1967 Sq. Ft.	$459,532

Address	Redfin Estimate
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131 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2141 Sq. Ft.	$647,217
145 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1461 Sq. Ft.	$361,554
103 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3189 Sq. Ft.	$947,682
172 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3621 Sq. Ft.	$842,893

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