2602 Wade Avenue

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$400,000

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3 beds2 baths1,251 sqft

2602 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.41 acresLot Size

1957Year Built

$320/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A rare opportunity to own a charming brick ranch in the highly desirable Wade Avenue area! Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or build your dream home, this property offers exceptional potential on an expansive nearly half-acre lot. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, a spacious family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a full basement ready to be transformed into additional living space, a workshop, home gym, or recreation...A rare opportunity to own a charming brick ranch in the highly desirable Wade Avenue area! Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or build your dream home, this property offers exceptional potential on an expansive nearly half-acre lot. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, a spacious family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a full basement ready to be transformed into additional living space, a workshop, home gym, or recreation area. Numerous recent improvements provide added value and peace of mind, including: New electrical breaker box (2025) HVAC air handler and condenser (2018) Electric range (2022) Expansion tank for water heater (2022) Plumbing pressure relief valve (2022) Front windows (2021) Gutters (2021) Storm door (2022) Thermostat (2022) PVC plumbing piping (2022) Ideally located near Jaycee Park, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this property combines a premier location with endless possibilities. Renovate the existing home or create the custom home you've always envisioned in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods.

69 days on Market

Last updated: 10/08/2026 07:47 PM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10178797

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Property Information for 2602 Wade Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $4,753 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wake County
View: Trees/Woods
Zoning Description: R-4
Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1957
Lot Size: 0.41 AC / 17,860 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R-4
Directions: Take Wade Avenue toward downtown Raleigh, property is located on the left.

Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
Latitude: 35.800819
Longitude: -78.666815
Road Frontage Type: City Street

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $4,752.65

City Limits Of: Raleigh
Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: 5-6
Has Restrictive Covenants: No

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Has Property Leased: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)

School Information

Elementary School: Wake - Lacy Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Martin Middle

High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High

Parking

Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
Open Parking: Yes

Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 1251.0
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees

Architectural Style: Ranch
Parcel Number: 079412867595000 0041196
Structure Type: Site Built
Enhanced Accessible: No
Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
Has Primary Residence: Yes

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Common Walls: No Common Walls

Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Foundation Details: Block
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
Roof: Shingle
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick

Interior Features

Levels: One, Two
Stories: 1

Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
Basement Description: Unfinished
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Smooth Ceilings

Room Information

Room Information

Rooms Total: 7.0

Room 1

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main

Length: 10.42
Width: 13.42

Room 2

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main

Length: 9.58
Width: 10.08

Room 3

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main

Length: 8.17
Width: 12.33

Room 4

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Length: 10.67
Width: 18.07

Room 5

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Length: 12.42
Width: 14.33

Room 6

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Length: 8.17
Width: 16.0

Room 7

Type: Entrance Hall
Level: Main

Length: 4.17
Width: 12.42

Room 8

Type: Basement
Level: Basement

Length: 21.33
Width: 50.67

Property History for 2602 Wade Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 8, 2026	Price Change Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797	$400,000	—
Oct 8, 2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797	$525,000	—
Sep 26, 2026	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797		—
Aug 19, 2026	Price Change Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797	$450,000	—
Aug 19, 2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797	$525,000	—
May 30, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #622884115	$295,000	—
May 30, 2018	Sold AMLS #2186504	$295,000	—
May 30, 2018	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2186504	$295,000	—
May 29, 2018	Pending AMLS #2186504		—
Apr 26, 2018	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2186504		—
Apr 19, 2018	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2186504	$298,500	—
Apr 19, 2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2186504	$298,500	—
Dec 1, 2013	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1856868	$199,500	—
Nov 30, 2013	Expired AMLS #1856868	$199,500	—
Dec 1, 2012	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1830829	$199,500	—
Nov 30, 2012	Expired AMLS #1830829	$199,500	—
Sep 28, 2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1856868	$199,500	—
Sep 28, 2012	Listed (Active) AMLS #1856868	$199,500	—
Aug 1, 2012	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1842432	$209,500	—
Jun 20, 2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1842432	$209,500	—
Apr 11, 2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1830829	$209,500	—
Apr 10, 2012	Listed (Active) AMLS #1830829	$209,500	—
Mar 13, 2006	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #790435	$208,000	—
Mar 12, 2006	Expired AMLS #790435	$208,000	—
Mar 12, 2005	Listed (Active) AMLS #790435	$246,900	—
Mar 12, 2005	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #790435	$246,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/08/2026	Price Change Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797	$400,000
10/08/2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797	$525,000
09/26/2026	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797	—
08/19/2026	Price Change Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797	$450,000
08/19/2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10178797	$525,000
05/30/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #622884115	$295,000
05/30/2018	Sold AMLS #2186504	$295,000
05/30/2018	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2186504	$295,000
05/29/2018	Pending AMLS #2186504	—
04/26/2018	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2186504	—
04/19/2018	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2186504	$298,500
04/19/2018	Listed (Active) AMLS #2186504	$298,500
12/01/2013	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1856868	$199,500
11/30/2013	Expired AMLS #1856868	$199,500
12/01/2012	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1830829	$199,500
11/30/2012	Expired AMLS #1830829	$199,500
09/28/2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1856868	$199,500
09/28/2012	Listed (Active) AMLS #1856868	$199,500
08/01/2012	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1842432	$209,500
06/20/2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1842432	$209,500
04/11/2012	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1830829	$209,500
04/10/2012	Listed (Active) AMLS #1830829	$209,500
03/13/2006	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #790435	$208,000
03/12/2006	Expired AMLS #790435	$208,000
03/12/2005	Listed (Active) AMLS #790435	$246,900
03/12/2005	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #790435	$246,900

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

Public records

2602 Wade Avenue

Beds

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,308 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,308 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

17,860 SqFt

Schools near 2602 Wade Avenue

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Lacy Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.2 mi
7/10	Martin Middle	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	1.5 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	2.6 mi
2/10	Phillips High	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	3.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Lacy Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.2 mi
7/10	Martin Middle Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	1.5 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	2.6 mi
2/10	Phillips High Public9 to 12 Choice school	3.0 mi

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 2602 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607

2602 Wade Avenue is a single family home for sale in Raleigh, NC 27607. This property was listed for sale on August 19, 2026 by TME Premier Properties, LLC, it's currently listed at $400,000. It has been on the market for a total of 69 days and was last sold on May 30, 2018. This listing's school district is Wake County School District. Nearby schools include Lacy Elementary, Martin Middle and Needham Broughton High. 2602 Wade Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,251 sqft single family home built in 1957.

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2602 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607

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