This fully renovated historic gem built in 1942 still has a lot of its original charm but with modern systems & finishes. Ready for new people to love on, this home has a thoughtful layout perfect for multiple generations, flexible guest space, or as an income generating property. With over a third of an acre lot, you have dedicated off-street parking, a huge, fenced backyard, and you are just a short walk to downtown Wake Forest where you will find shopping and dining. Main floor features a primary bedroom with an updated bathroom, and on the second floor you have 2 additional bedrooms, a flex/bonus space with another full bath. On the lower level, there are 2 more bedrooms, a bonus area, kitchenette, office, with plenty of space to customize. Don't miss your opportunity to own a little slice of Wake Forest history, with storybook charm, modern updates and more!
For sale
$675,000
119 W Vernon Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
5beds
3,402sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1942
0.34 Acres Lot
$661,500 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 01:38am
Listed by:
Meredith Gilley 919-539-1611,
Real Broker, LLC - Carolina Collective Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10112940

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,402
- Total interior livable area: 3,402 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,999
- Finished area below ground: 1,403
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Site, Parking Pad
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 1840.06392699.000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Cottage, Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Stone Veneer
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historical Area
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $548,548
- Annual tax amount: $5,140
- Date on market: 8/2/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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