228 Furches St

2,887 Sq. Ft.
$339 / Sq. Ft.
2,887
Sq. Ft.
$339
per Sq. Ft.

Description

University Park gem! This stately home was built in 1941 and underwent major renovation in 2002, extending the back of the home to include a cook's kitchen, light-filled family room, extra-large screened-in porch and 2nd floor Owner's Suite with bath and walk-in closet! And there's so much more! Corner lot, multiple living spaces, great schools, rocking chair front porch, large deck with gas connection, new roof 2023 and walking distance to Whole Foods, parks, Mereditih College, Hillsboro Street...University Park gem! This stately home was built in 1941 and underwent major renovation in 2002, extending the back of the home to include a cook's kitchen, light-filled family room, extra-large screened-in porch and 2nd floor Owner's Suite with bath and walk-in closet! And there's so much more! Corner lot, multiple living spaces, great schools, rocking chair front porch, large deck with gas connection, new roof 2023 and walking distance to Whole Foods, parks, Mereditih College, Hillsboro Street restaurants! Full bath and bedroom on the 1st floor and a basement with finished living space and full bath, tandem garage, laundry area and separate workshop.
  1. Listed by Kathy Jones • RE/MAX United

Property Details for 228 Furches Street

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Subdivision
Wilmont
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 03:08 AM

Property Details for 228 Furches Street

StatusClosed
MLS #10009071
Days on Market2
Taxes$6,688 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyWake County

Location

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Building Information for 228 Furches Street

Stories2Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

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$5,441 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,883

Property Taxes

$557

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 228 Furches Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Wade Ave. to Faircloth. South on Faircloth to Ruffin. Turn left on Ruffin. Home is at the intersection of Ruffin and Furches.
  • Subdivision Name: Wilmont
  • Latitude: 35.796369
  • Longitude: -78.680888
  • Neighborhood: University Park
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,687.53
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 192-193
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
  • School District Link: https://www.wcpss.net/
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-02-03
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Olds
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Martin
  • High School: Wake - Broughton
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2887.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 83' x 135' x 91' x 127'
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Other Area Above Grade: 0
  • Other Area Below Grade: 1126
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1126
  • Parcel Number: 0794.14446932.0000
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Power Production YN: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.03
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 65
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 533.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Fencing: Gate, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer
Interior Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Daylight, Finished, Heated, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Unfinished, Unheated, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Screen, Gas Log
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Washer, Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior: Brick Veneer, In Basement
  • Equipment: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Washer, Water Heater, In Basement
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 14.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 6.8
  • Room Width: 6.8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 24.9 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 24.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14.5 x 12.4
  • Room Width: 12.4
  • Room Length: 14.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.6
  • Room Width: 10.6
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15.4 x 10.8
  • Room Width: 10.8
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15.2 x 13.5
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Length: 15.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12.7 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 12.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 10
  • Room Description: Sitting Room
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.9
  • Room Width: 9.9
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Description: Kitchenette
  • Room Dimensions: 10.9 x 10.2
  • Room Width: 10.2
  • Room Length: 10.9
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Description: Office
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.4
  • Room Width: 11.4
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Description: Unfinished
  • Room Dimensions: 16.3 x 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 16.3
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Workshop
Room 14
  • Room Description: Unfinished
  • Room Dimensions: 25.2 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 25.2
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 228 Furches Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 5, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10009071

$980,000—
Feb 22, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1528465327

$980,000—
Feb 6, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10009071

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/05/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10009071

$980,000
02/22/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1528465327

$980,000
02/06/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10009071

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Public Records for 228 Furches Street

Taxable ValueLand$425,000Additions$442,266Total$867,266
Tax Record2025$7,583 ($632 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,927 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,927 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated2024ZoningR-6CountyWAKEAPN0794.14-44-6932 0054812Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 228 Furches Street

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Olds Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Martin Middle
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Public6 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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