515 E Cornwall Rd, Cary, NC 27511
What's special
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS COMING WEEK OF 9/14! Space, versatility, and an incredible Cary location come together in this 6-bedroom, 3-bath ranch with a full walkout basement. Offering 2,994 square feet of professionally measured heated living area, this home provides room to spread out across two levels—all just minutes from Downtown Cary, Downtown Cary Park, Fenton, shopping, dining, and entertainment. This timeless home, with original hardwood floors throughout much of the main level, offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and peace of mind. Recently fully repainted (9/4/2026), the home features a roof replaced in 2021, HVAC in 2022, furnace in 2020, and water heater in 2024. Your future home sits on beautifully landscaped .4 acres in an established neighborhood. The inviting floor plan offers a wonderful flow for everyday living and entertaining, while the full walkout basement provides additional living space, a bathroom, bedroom, kitchenette, and a storage room. Step outside to a beautifully manicured lawn and a back porch that is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. A pre-listing inspection has been completed, and the seller has addressed a number of items in preparation for the sale. With six bedrooms, multiple living areas, a full walkout basement, generous outdoor space, and a location that puts some of Cary's favorite destinations just minutes away, 515 E. Cornwall Road offers a combination that's increasingly hard to find. This home provides 2,994 sq. ft. total professionally measured heated living area, including 2,222 sq. ft. above grade and 772 sq. ft. below grade. Approximately 155 sq. ft. of the above-grade area consists of a laundry-room addition constructed without a building permit. Buyers should independently verify square footage and permitting information important to their purchase.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Julia Smith 919-337-3948,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Cary,
Kelle Maureen Rogacki 425-780-2353,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Cary
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4.0 x 8.0
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.0 x 8.0
Bathroom 3
- Description: Bathroom - Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 11.0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.0 x 13.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen -- Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 11.0
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 17.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.0
Living room
- Description: Living room - Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 361 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 19.0
Other
- Description: Bedroom 6 - Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Other
- Description: Storage room - Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Recessed Lighting, Apartment/Suite
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Windows: Blinds, Screens
- Basement: Apartment,Finished,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Family Room, Gas Log
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,994
- Total interior livable area: 2,994 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,222
- Finished area below ground: 772
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Smart Lock(s)
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 076311764564000 0076357
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Greenwood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $537,108
- Annual tax amount: $4,878
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/8/1989 | Sold | $92,000$31/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,624 +2.2% | $537,108 |
| 2024 | $4,524 +34.1% | $537,108 +60.5% |
| 2023 | $3,374 +3.9% | $334,690 |
| 2022 | $3,248 +2.1% | $334,690 |
| 2021 | $3,183 -0.5% | $334,690 |
| 2020 | $3,200 +21% | $334,690 +36.6% |
| 2019 | $2,644 | $245,048 |
| 2018 | $2,644 +10.9% | $245,048 |
| 2017 | $2,385 +10.9% | $245,048 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $2,150 -2.5% | $224,060 +0.9% |
| 2015 | $2,206 +6% | $222,001 |
| 2014 | $2,080 | $222,001 |
| 2013 | -- | $222,001 |
| 2012 | -- | $222,001 |
| 2011 | -- | $222,001 |
| 2010 | -- | $222,001 |
| 2009 | -- | $222,001 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$533,800
$475,000 - $593,000
$2,663/mo
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