518 E 3rd St, Wendell, NC 27591
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SOLD
APR 16, 2026

518 E 3rd St
Wendell, NC 27591

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,633 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$305,000

Last Sold: Apr 16, 2026
2% over list $300K
$187/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,800/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$305,000

Last Sold: Apr 16, 2026
2% over list $300K
$187/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,800/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,633 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1957
Lot Size
0.27 acres
Living Area
1,633 sqft
Price/Sqft
$187/sqft
Parking
3 Open Spaces

About this House

Freshly relaunched and ready for its next owner! This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 1,600 sq ft of comfortable living in the heart of charming downtown Wendell. Inside you'll find a bright, updated interior with modern finishes and plenty of space to gather, work, or relax. Financing opportunity: This home is USDA eligible, NC first time homebuyer downpayment assistance eligible, or enjoy a rate buydown, offered through the preferred lender (ask listing agent for info). Located just minutes from Wendell's vibrant downtown, parks, restaurants, and local shops, this home combines small-town charm with easy access to Raleigh and surrounding areas. Move-in ready and priced to sell--don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in one of the Triangle's fastest-growing communities. Agent has ownership interest.
518 E 3rd St, Wendell, NC 27591 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,633 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $305,000 on Apr 16, 2026 (2% above the $299,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $305,700, with a rent estimate of $1,874/month.

Home Details for 518 E 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1633 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, PropaneAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice MakerDishwasherLaundry: In BathroomMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s), Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Propane
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioOther Structures: Shed(s)No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached Carport,Circular Driveway
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1633 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1783994523

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $299,900Price Per Sqft: $187/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: WendellCommunity: Marks Creek
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - ZebulonJr High / Middle School: Wake - ZebulonHigh School: Wake - East Wake

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1633 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 10152921Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1633

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: NoneSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Erin Miller, (336) 392-9118
Buy Homes With Rose, LLC
Bought with: Erin Kathleen Robertson, (919) 414-5264, HomeSmart Expert Realty
Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#10152921

Price History for 518 E 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
04/16/2026$305,000Sold
Doorify MLS #10152921
03/17/2026$299,900PendingDoorify MLS #10152921
03/14/2026$299,900Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #10152921
03/14/2026$299,900ListingRemovedDoorify MLS #10125426
03/08/2026$299,900PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10125426
03/02/2026$304,500PendingToActiveDoorify MLS #10125426
02/20/2026$304,500PendingDoorify MLS #10125426
02/14/2026$304,500PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10125426
01/30/2026$309,000PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10125426
01/14/2026$309,900PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10125426
12/28/2025$319,900PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10125426
12/16/2025$324,900PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10125426
11/29/2025$329,900PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10125426
11/21/2025$334,900PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10125426
11/09/2025$335,000PriceChange
Doorify MLS #10125426
10/16/2025$339,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #10125426
02/24/2025$215,000Sold
Doorify MLS #10073966
02/04/2025$215,000PendingDoorify MLS #10073966
01/31/2025$215,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #10073966
02/24/2024ListingRemovedDoorify MLS #10012170
02/16/2024$230,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #10012170
02/28/2013$132,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/01/2012$132,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/05/2012$134,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Wendell

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$395K
$18.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$207
$9MoM
Available listings
147
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,532
Assessment$237,091
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 518 E 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
710 Lawson Dr, Wendell, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$215,000
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,092
644 Timber Dr, Wendell, NC
0.30
Single-Family Home
$279,900
02/13/26
3
1.5
1,172
281 Lakewood Dr, Wendell, NC
0.39
Single-Family Home
$320,000
05/12/26
2
2
1,538
505 Commander Dr, Wendell, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$330,000
04/02/26
3
2.5
1,691
3 Canterbury Ct, Wendell, NC
0.47
Single-Family Home
$335,000
09/30/25
3
2
1,529
65 Wood Green Dr, Wendell, NC
0.51
Single-Family Home
$359,900
08/15/25
3
2
1,612
551 Gaslight Trl, Wendell, NC
0.48
Single-Family Home
$272,000
10/24/25
3
1.5
1,011
219 N Hollybrook Rd, Wendell, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$440,900
06/22/26
3
2
2,098
504 Commander Dr, Wendell, NC
0.43
Single-Family Home
$430,000
08/03/26
3
2
1,942

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Wendell

At least 79 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 90 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Abu Maret
    "Lots of dog owners. Most are responsible but a few who don’t pick up after their dogs on occasion. "
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  • Cgarloch6
    "Book clubs, holidays activities, family atmosphere. Parks . Pool , safe, friendly . Lots of children . Good school district. Convenient to shopping . Downtown area is fabulous. Great to jump on interstate to get anywhere fast "
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    "There’s lot of kids in the neighborhood and it is safe!! Cars drive slow and the playgrounds all around are great! "
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  • Mel D.
    "Safe place for everyone well maintained neighborhood for everyone living here nice homes and friendly people"
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  • Ki4wak
    "small, friendly town. Home town feel close to busy city (Raleigh). Great small businesses and restaurants. Could use a couple of fast food options, only McDonalds in town limits. overall, quiet and nice place to live. "
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  • Eezell
    "I work from home so I don’t have a need for public transportation. There is a bus link about 5 miles from here. "
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  • Gayle W.
    "All the major holidays as well as sports and other family events. Community pool and farmhouse with a lake for catch and release fishing. Lots of walking ."
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  • Christy B.
    "It’s a really nice community. Good people, parks and churches. Easy drive to Knightdale or Raleigh. "
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  • Jim
    "open welcome and secure. plenty of common areas for dog walking. all neighbors are respectful park with dogpark close by. homeowners association is not overly rigid or hard to work with. very reasonable "
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  • Jim
    "easy drive to Raleigh on I87 or US 64 business or take GO Triangle express bus to raleigh, 35 min trip"
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  • JA
    "There are new roadways being built that should make the town even more accessible as of now it takes 20 mins to get to downtown Raleigh."
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  • Vscouncil
    "Would love to see reputable food trucks etc! Love living in walking distance area. Hopefully admin would help growth! "
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  • Katrina H.
    "Halloween group trick or treating.... neighbors watch out for each others kids...pets.. house...ect.... old school neighborhood.... no hoa.. no sidewalks..."
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  • Katrina H.
    "I can let my kids play outside.... and on the streets in the neighborhood... everyone watches out for each other and houses. love this little town"
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  • Katrina H.
    "almost every house has a dog... very pet friendly. you can walk dogs on Street... if they get off line or have run.... neighbors will bring them back. "
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  • culbrethkeesha75
    "Easy to get to anything if you had to walk or love to walk Downtown its minutes away everything is around different things to enjoy "
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  • Trevyalicia
    "My neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. The neighbors are friendly and we all keep the neighbors nice and clean."
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  • Bellisimamami
    "Lived in the neighborhood since 2013. Quiet and quaint neighborhood. People walk outside safely and are very friendly with each other. "
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  • Kathy L.
    "We enjoyed living in this neighborhood for a long time. It's a great place for kids to grow up and get to know the neighbors. The schools are within 3-4 miles of the community. You get the best of both worlds - small town community with downtown Raleigh just over 15 miles away."
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  • Haddadwg
    "A neighborhood of respectful and friendly neighbors who take pride in their homes and yards. Quiet and relaxed yet only a short, traffic-free drive to several large shopping and dining areas. Very easy drive to RDU even during rush hour.."
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  • kaizenb74
    "I have lived in this subdivision for over 7 years. People don't get any friendlier than my neighbors here."
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  • Jdiener
    "Short drive to major shopping areas, restaurants, work and nightlife. 10 minutes to Mudcat's Baseball Stadium. Quick access to IH-540, 440 and 40. Right on Beach Highway 64. Excellent mid-point from Raleigh to Rocky Mount and IH-95"
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Frequently asked questions about 518 E 3rd St

  • What is 518 E 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 518 E 3rd St in Wendell, NC is $305,700.
  • What is the price history for 518 E 3rd St?
    518 E 3rd St in Wendell, NC last sold for $305,000 in April 2026.
  • Is Wendell a buyer's or seller's market?
    Wendell is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Wendell?
    The median sale price in Wendell is $395K. That is up $18.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 518 E 3rd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 518 E 3rd St in Wendell, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 518 E 3rd St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 518 E 3rd St in Wendell, NC has laundry facilities.
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