Ditch the car, you won't need it much when you own this lovely Downtown Wake Forest custom built home. This 4-level retreat offers tranquil views and abundant space to spread out and live comfortably. Home office? Check. Play room? Check. Music room? Check. Upon arrival you'll be instantly greeted by a full front porch. Not too many cars but you'll see dog walkers, and people enjoying a little exercise. Inside you'll enjoy a spacious living room, where a cozy wood burning fireplace creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The main level also features a covered deck, ideal for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Upstairs, the expansive owner's suite boasts a large bathroom with a separate soaking tub and shower, offering a private retreat. Two additional bedrooms provide ample space for family or guests. Venture to the finished attic, a versatile carpeted space perfect for a home office, playroom, or flex area. The basement offers extra storage or could be an additional room and connects seamlessly to the two-car garage. Outside, a small creek and the Kiwanis Park Greenway create a serene backdrop, enhancing the home's peaceful appeal. Located approximately ½ mile to downtown Wake Forest, Community Library, Franklin Academy, and so much more. With easy access to Highway 98, this home blends comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Updates include some interior paint (2025), exterior paint (2022), boxing/siding repairs (2022), a new roof (2020), AC/furnace (2017) and Water Heater replacement (2012). Estimates available for flooring upgrades upon request. Flexible Options for laundry area include lower lever and main floor.
Sold for $404,000 on 05/23/25
$404,000
213 Yellow Poplar Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1997
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$401,600 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$2,114 Estimated rent
Home value
$401,600
$382,000 - $422,000
$2,114/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:31am
Listed by:
Rob Zelem 919-906-3793,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Caroline Numbers, 345901
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Cary
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10083628
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Shower, See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Varies, Vinyl
- Basement: Concrete, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, None
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Few Trees, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Greenbelt, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Near Public Transit, Partially Cleared, Sloped, See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 1840471869
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Other
- Foundation: Combination, Raised, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
- Subdivision: Heath Ridge Village
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $404,000-2.7%$253/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10083628 | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Pending sale | $415,000$259/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10083628 | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $415,000$259/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10083628 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,469 +0.4% | $382,411 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $3,456 +33.7% | $368,078 +66.8% |
| 2023 | $2,585 +4.2% | $220,730 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27587
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wake Forest ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Wake Forest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Wake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Wake Forest
- Middle: Wake - Wake Forest
- High: Wake - Wake Forest
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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