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FOR SALE

542 Tomkins Loop
Cary, NC 27519

Amberly

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,388 sqft

$499,995

$505,000

Est. Mortgage $3,138/mo*

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$499,995

$505,000

Est. Mortgage $3,138/mo*

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,388 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Enjoy Carefree Living In Carolina Preserve, Cary North Carolina's Premiere 55+ Adult Active Community. This Wonderful 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath ranch home has been Enhanced & Refreshed By Original Owner - Freshly Painted and Carpet Replaced Sept 2025 and April 2026, LVP Flooring installed May 2026. Nothing To Do But Move In! Enjoy The Flora & Fauna From Wonderful 3 Season Room With Sliding Windows/Screens and Custom Air Conditioning Unit. Dreamy Primary With Ensuite Complete with Upgraded Shower (replaced August 2025) and Generous Walk In Closet. Light-Filled Kitchen With Concealed Laundry Nook, Versatile Third Bedroom Features Custom Built In Desk, Office Cabinetry and Complementing Murphy Bed. Spacious, Fabulous Great Room That Is The Perfect Space To Gather! Custom Designed 2 Car Garage Equipped With Custom Built Ins And Cabinetry - The Ultimate In Storage & Organization! This flourishing 55+community boasts top-notch activities and amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a full fitness center, bocce andtennis courts as well as dedicated spaces for art, pottery, billiards, cards, and games. It hosts numerous clubs, classes, community events, and social gatherings, providing ample opportunities for recreation, fitness, creativity, and volunteer i nvolvement. Residents enjoy miles of walking and biking trails that connect to Cary's trail system and the Tobacco Trail.Conveniently located near Duke and UNC hospitals, RTP, I-540, and, theatre & sports as well as fabulous eateries. Shared Bath Has Been Upgraded with seat & Grab Bars. Clothes Dryer replaced June 2023. Dishwasher replaced July 2024. Microwave replaced July 2025. Master shower replaced August 2025. Carpet in 2 Bedrooms replaced September 2025. Home has been professionally cleaned.

Home Highlights

Parking

2 Car Garage

Outdoor

Porch, Patio

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

$307/Monthly

Price/Sqft

$360

Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 542 Tomkins Loop

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1388 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Kitchen,Inside,Laundry Closet,Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: BlindsFlooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile
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Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, ScreenedFencing: NoneExterior: Rain GuttersFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Concrete,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Street
Pool Pool: Association, Community, In Ground, Swimming Pool Com/Fee
Frontage Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1388 Square Feet

Days on Market
Days on Market: 180+

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2009
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialStructure Type: Site BuiltArchitecture: Cottage
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information Parcel Number: 0087781

Price & Status
Price List Price: $499,995Price Per Sqft: $360

Active Status
MLS Status: Active

Media
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Location
Direction & Address City: CaryCommunity: Carolina Preserve
School Information Elementary School: Chatham - North Chatham ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Chatham - Margaret B PollardHigh School: Chatham - Seaforth

Agent Information
Listing Agent Listing ID: 10122977

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1388 Square Feet

Community
Community Features: PoolIs a Senior Community

HOA
HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance GroundsHas an HOAHOA Fee: $307/Monthly

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Probate Listing, Seller Not Owner of Record

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 10122977Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1388

Additional Information
HOA Amenities: Billiard Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Meeting Room, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Court(s)Source Internet Entire Listing Display

Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago

Listing courtesy of Paula Grossman, (919) 475-5000

ZUHAUS LLC

Lindsey Rhyne Newton, (910) 890-0081

ZUHAUS LLC

Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#10122977

Also Listed on Doorify MLS.

Market trends in Cary

Last updated April 2026

Avg. sale price

$551K

$3.5KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.3%MoM

Price per sq ft

$255

$3MoM

Available listings

539

65MoM

Price History for 542 Tomkins Loop

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/16/2026	$499,995	PriceChange	Doorify MLS #10122977
Price Change $5,005 (-1%)
01/27/2026	$505,000	PriceChange	Doorify MLS #10122977
Price Change $19,900 (-4%)
09/19/2025	$524,900	Listed For Sale	Doorify MLS #10122977

06/17/2010	$224,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/17/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

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Paula Grossman, ZUHAUS LLC

Agent Phone: (919) 475-5000

542 Tomkins Loop, Cary, NC 27519 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,388 sqft single-family home built in 2009. 542 Tomkins Loop is located in Amberly, Cary. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Doorify MLS on Sep 19, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 10122977.

542 Tomkins Loop Cary, NC 27519

$499,995

$499,995

Local Information

Description

Home Highlights

Home Details for 542 Tomkins Loop

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Days on Market

Property Information

Price & Status

Active Status

Media

Location

Agent Information

Building

Community

HOA

Lot Information

Listing Info

Miscellaneous

Additional Information

Market trends in Cary

Price History for 542 Tomkins Loop

Similar Homes You May Like

New Listings near 542 Tomkins Loop

Property Tax and Assessment

Comparable Sales for 542 Tomkins Loop

Nearby homes

Assigned Schools

Neighborhood Overview

What Locals Say about Amberly

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542 Tomkins Loop
Cary, NC 27519