709 Wait Ave

Wake Forest, NC 27587

$275,000
Price
2
Beds
922 Sq. Ft.
$298 / Sq. Ft.
922
Sq. Ft.
$298
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
Pending
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Description

Calling all visionaries, renovators, and custom builders! Located in the heart of Downtown Wake Forest, this all-brick ranch is a rare opportunity to secure a hard-to-come-by property in a prime location. Whether you are dreaming of a ''Chip and Joanna'' style total rehab or planning to bring the demolition crew and your blueprints for a custom estate, the potential here is limited only by your imagination. While the home includes a detached workshop and carport, the true crown jewel is the expansive...Calling all visionaries, renovators, and custom builders! Located in the heart of Downtown Wake Forest, this all-brick ranch is a rare opportunity to secure a hard-to-come-by property in a prime location. Whether you are dreaming of a ''Chip and Joanna'' style total rehab or planning to bring the demolition crew and your blueprints for a custom estate, the potential here is limited only by your imagination. While the home includes a detached workshop and carport, the true crown jewel is the expansive .9-acre lot--a size almost never seen this close to the downtown core. Enjoy the freedom of significant acreage without sacrificing the walkability of city living. You are just a short stroll from local favorites like Black & White Coffee Roasters, The Cotton Company, and the various boutiques along the historic White Street district. Grab a burger at The Burger Shop or enjoy a night out at White Street Brewing, all while being minutes from your own private nearly-acre retreat. This is a ''once-in-a-generation'' opportunity to build or renovate in one of the Triangle's most charming areas. Sold ''as-is,'' this is the ultimate canvas for your next big project.
  1. Listed by Renee Hillman • EXP Realty LLC

Property Details for 709 Wait Avenue

View
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 05/23/2026 02:03 PM

Property Details for 709 Wait Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #10160119
Days on Market21
Taxes$2,112 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
CountyWake County
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Location

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Building Information for 709 Wait Avenue

Stories1Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF

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$1,546 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,370

Property Taxes

$176

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 709 Wait Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: GR3
  • Directions: Take Capital North, exit onto Hwy 98 east, turn left on S Franklin St. Turn Right on Wait Ave. House is in the left.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.975944
  • Longitude: -78.500639
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,111.77
  • City Limits Of: Wake Forest
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: B
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-06-15
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Richland Creek
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest
  • High School: Wake - Wake Forest
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 922.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Cleared, Landscaped, Level
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • Parcel Number: 184120707599000 0003129
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 40
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Range
  • Interior: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway, Brick
  • Equipment: Electric Range, Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 4.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 9.5 x 14.6
  • Room Width: 14.6
  • Room Length: 9.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.8
  • Room Width: 9.8
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16.1 x 12.3
  • Room Width: 12.3
  • Room Length: 16.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16.7 x 12.8
  • Room Width: 12.8
  • Room Length: 16.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10.7 x 10.4
  • Room Width: 10.4
  • Room Length: 10.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Workshop
Room 6
  • Room Description: Porch
  • Room Dimensions: 9.5 x 17.7
  • Room Width: 17.7
  • Room Length: 9.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 7
  • Room Description: Shed
  • Room Dimensions: 8.3 x 10.3
  • Room Width: 10.3
  • Room Length: 8.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 8
  • Room Description: Carport
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 23.8
  • Room Width: 23.8
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 9
  • Room Description: Carport
  • Room Dimensions: 10.1 x 20.4
  • Room Width: 20.4
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 709 Wait Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10160119

—
May 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10160119

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May 4, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

TRIANGLEMLS #10160119

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10160119

—
05/06/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10160119

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05/04/2026

Temporarily Off Market

TRIANGLEMLS #10160119

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

Public Records for 709 Wait Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$125,000Additions$98,217Total$223,217
Tax Record2025$2,112 ($176 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt926 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt926 SqFtStories1Lot Size39,204 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningGR3CountyWAKEAPN1841.20-70-7599 0003129

Schools near 709 Wait Avenue

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Richland Creek Elementary School
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
Richland Creek Elementary School
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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