238 N Main St

Wake Forest, NC 27587

$1,100,000
Price
11
Beds
7,809 Sq. Ft.
$141 / Sq. Ft.
7,809
Sq. Ft.
$141
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to the JL Reid House located on the iconic N Main St in the Wake Forest Historic District. This majestic southern estate blends classical revival lines with modern updates and amenities. An expansive home featuring multiple generational living options surrounded by stunning grounds. Seize the opportunity of this rare gem as your personal home or investment opportunity. Situated in the heart of Wake Forest this home offers convenience to all shopping, dining, and entertainment options. MAIN...Welcome to the JL Reid House located on the iconic N Main St in the Wake Forest Historic District. This majestic southern estate blends classical revival lines with modern updates and amenities. An expansive home featuring multiple generational living options surrounded by stunning grounds. Seize the opportunity of this rare gem as your personal home or investment opportunity. Situated in the heart of Wake Forest this home offers convenience to all shopping, dining, and entertainment options. MAIN LEVEL - Features a main living area with soaring ceilings, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Room and Large walk-in Pantry, Family Room flooded with natural light and Wet Bar, Primary Bedroom featuring dual WIC, dressing room, and bath, and Den. Two separate living areas offer options. A one bedroom with bath, Kitchen and Dining, and Living Room and a Two Bedroom with private entrance, Kitchen and Dining Room, and Laundry room. SECOND LEVEL - Features Three Bedrooms all with private bathrooms and Sitting Room. THIRD LEVEL - Features Three Bedrooms, Kitchen and Dining Room, ¾ Bathroom, and spiral storybook staircase leading to Cupola. BASEMENT - Features 4 car garage, unfinished space featuring two rooms, and laundry closet. All levels serviced by elevator. EXTERIOR - Features classic southern porch, deck, stone patio with custom brick accents and fountain, Circular Drive with Foutain and Neo-Grec Fountain, Pavillion, and sprawling backyard. Please view 3D Tour to gain a true sense of all this property has to offer.
  1. Listed by Phillip George • EXP Realty LLC
  2. Listed by Diane Smith • EXP Realty LLC

Property Details for 238 North Main Street

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Subdivision
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/20/2026 03:29 PM

Property Details for 238 North Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #10157694
Days on Market44
Taxes$14,801 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1901
Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF
CountyWake County
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Building Information for 238 North Main Street

Stories4Year Built1901Building Size-Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF

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Property Information for 238 North Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: GR3
  • Directions: I-440 W, Take exit 11B for U.S. 401 N/Capital Boulevard toward U.S. 1 N/Wake Forest/Louisburg, Merge onto US-1 N/US-401 N/Capital Blvd,Keep left to continue on US-1 N/Capital Blvd, Take exit 125 toward US-98 BUS/Wake Forest/Downtown, Turn right onto NC-98 E, Turn left onto S WingateSt, At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto North Ave, Turn left onto N Main St, Home on Right
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.982497
  • Longitude: -78.509317
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $14,800.50
  • City Limits Of: Wake Forest
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 0
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Wake Forest
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest
  • High School: Wake - Wake Forest
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Parking Lot
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 7809.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Architectural Style: Local Historic Designation
  • Other Area Below Grade: 1816
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1816
  • Other Structures: Pergola
  • Parcel Number: 1841522843
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 100
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Well, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Lock(s)
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Permanent
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Terrace
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Fiber Cement, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Quad-Level, Three Or More
  • Stories: 4
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 5
  • Basement Description: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Unheated, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas, Gas Log, Kitchen
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Windows Treatment: Blinds
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Trash Compactor, Wine Cooler
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations
  • Interior Features: Apartment/Suite, Bar, Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Master Downstairs, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Trash Compactor, Wine Cooler
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Parking Lot, Fiber Cement, In Basement, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Trash Compactor, Wine Cooler, In Basement, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Parking Lot
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 25.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 23 x 9
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 16
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 16
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 6
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: Pantry
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 8
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 42 x 17
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Length: 42.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 8
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 9
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 18
  • Room Description: 3rd Lvl Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Other
Room 19
  • Room Description: 3rd Lvl Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Other
Room 20
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 238 North Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10157694

$1,100,000—
Dec 19, 2025

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #10085777

—
Sep 11, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10085777

$1,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/04/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10157694

$1,100,000
12/19/2025

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #10085777

—
09/11/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10085777

$1,200,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 238 North Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$220,000Additions$1,332,610Total$1,552,610
Tax Record2025$14,570 ($1,214 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt7,590 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,590 SqFtStories3Lot Size32,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901Year Renovated1991ZoningGR3CountyWAKEAPN1841.15-52-2843 0005520Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 238 North Main Street

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wake Forest Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Wake Forest Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wake Forest High School
Public - 9 to 12
North Wake College And Career Academy
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Wake Forest Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Wake Forest Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

North Wake College And Career Academy
Public9 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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More information about 238 North Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587

238 North Main Street is a single family home for sale in Wake Forest, NC 27587. This property was listed for sale on April 4, 2026 by EXP Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $1,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 44 days and was last sold on February 27, 2017. This listing's school district is Wake County School District. Nearby schools include Wake Forest Elementary, Wake Forest Middle School and Wake Forest High School. 238 North Main Street is a 11-bed, 10-bath, 7,809 sqft single family home built in 1901.

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