$480,000
Original price: $485,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,388 sqft
542 Tomkins Loop, Cary, NC 27519
Est. Mortgage $3,198/mo*
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Single-Family Home
Built in 2009
$346/sqft
Garage
HOA $307/mo
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About this House
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.
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Paula Grossman, (919) 475-5000
ZUHAUS LLC
Deborah Abdullah, (919) 816-6889
ZUHAUS LLC
Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#10172056

Also Listed on Doorify MLS.
Home Details for 542 Tomkins Loop
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Entrance Hall, Great Room, Kitchen |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level 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 Range, Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry Closet,Inside,In Kitchen,Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: None |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: BlindsFlooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood |
View Has a ViewView: Trees/Woods |
Security Security: Smoke Detector(s) |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Metal ShinglePatio / Porch: Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, ScreenedFencing: NoneExterior: Rain GuttersFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Concrete,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,On Street |
Frontage Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1388 Square Feet |
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Days on Market: 101 |
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Year Built Year Built: 2009 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Site BuiltArchitecture: Cottage,Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Shake Siding, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 0087781 |
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Price List Price: $480,000Price Per Sqft: $346 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: CaryCommunity: Carolina Preserve |
School Information Elementary School: Chatham - North Chatham ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard Middle SchoolHigh School: Chatham - Seaforth High School |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 10172056 |
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Building Details Builder Model: Gray Mist |
Building Area Building Area: 1388 Square Feet |
Community rooms Fitness Center |
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Community Features: Fitness Center, Pool, Suburban, Tennis Court(s) |
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HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance GroundsHOA Name: Carolina PreserveHOA Phone: 919-467-7837Has an HOAHOA Fee: $307/Monthly |
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Lot Area: 5183.64 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Probate Listing, Seller Not Owner of Record |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan |
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Mobile Home Park Mobile Home Units: Feet |
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Mls Number: 10172056Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1388 |
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HOA Amenities: Billiard Room,Fitness Center,Game Room,Indoor Pool,Meeting Room,Pool,Recreation Room,Sport Court,Tennis Court(s)Source Internet Entire Listing Display |
Around this home
What Locals Say about Amberly
At least 52 Trulia users voted on each feature.
94 % Say it's dog friendly
93 % Say car is needed
92 % Say parking is easy
92 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say streets are well-lit
88 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say kids play outside
80 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say yards are well-kept
65 % Say neighbors are friendly
52 % Say there's wildlife
52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
47 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
47 % Say there are community events
32 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
Market trends in Cary
Last updated August 2026
Avg. sale price
$634K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$266
$1MoM
Available listings
514
62MoM
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$479KSince last month
Decreased$10K (-2%)Since last year
Decreased$9K (-1.8%)Since last sale
Increased$255K (+113.7%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +67% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $479K |
| August 2026 | $477K |
| July 2026 | $489K |
| June 2026 | $495K |
| May 2026 | $491K |
| April 2026 | $492K |
| March 2026 | $495K |
| February 2026 | $493K |
| January 2026 | $493K |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.07 | Single-Family Home | $495,000 | 03/10/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,415 | |
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $517,000 | 05/20/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,571 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | $520,000 | 12/01/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,408 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $529,999 | 05/08/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,434 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $470,000 | 07/24/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,272 | |
0.01 | Single-Family Home | $490,000 | 02/17/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,542 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $480,000 | 07/29/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,274 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $465,000 | 03/30/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,373 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $489,000 | 08/12/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,418 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $510,000 | 01/16/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,547 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.04 | $480,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,274 | Recently Sold | |
0.05 | $536,800 | 3 | 2 | 1,548 | Off Market | |
0.01 | $490,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,542 | Recently Sold | |
0.07 | $515,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,390 | Recently Sold | |
0.05 | $513,400 | 3 | 2 | 1,444 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $470,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,272 | Recently Sold | |
0.05 | $558,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,566 | Off Market | |
0.03 | $504,800 | 3 | 2 | 1,410 | Off Market | |
0.09 | $453,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,423 | Recently Sold | |
0.06 | $517,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,571 | Recently Sold | |
0.04 | $529,999 | 3 | 2 | 1,434 | Recently Sold |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Aug 27, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10172056 | PriceChange | $480,000 Price decreased by 1% |
Aug 26, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10172056 | PendingToActive | $485,000 |
Aug 18, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10172056 | Pending | $485,000 |
Aug 6, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10172056 | PriceChange | $485,000 Price decreased by 1% |
Jul 31, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10172056 | PriceChange | $489,999 Price decreased by 1% |
Jul 10, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10172056 | PriceChange | $495,000 Price decreased by 1% |
Jun 5, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10172056 | Listed For Sale | $499,900 |
Jun 4, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10122977 | ListingRemoved | $499,995 |
Apr 16, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10122977 | PriceChange | $499,995 Price decreased by 1% |
Jan 27, 2026 Source: Doorify MLS #10122977 | PriceChange | $505,000 Price decreased by 4% |
Sep 19, 2025 Source: Doorify MLS #10122977 | Listed For Sale | $524,900 |
Jun 17, 2010 Source: N/A | Sold | $224,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $4,087 | $434,785 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 542 Tomkins Loop
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 542 Tomkins Loop?Based on a $480,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 542 Tomkins Loop in Cary, NC is approximately $2,944 (about $2,597 principal & interest, $272 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 542 Tomkins Loop compare to homes in Cary?542 Tomkins Loop in Cary, NC is listed at $480,000, about 24% below the $634K median sale price in Cary.
- What do residents say about the Amberly neighborhood?Residents describe the Amberly neighborhood in Cary, NC as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Amberly, Cary.
- What are the closest schools to 542 Tomkins Loop?The closest schools to 542 Tomkins Loop in Cary, NC are Margaret B. Pollard Middle School (rated 6/10), North Chatham Elementary (Pre-K, rated 9/10), Seaforth High (rated 6/10).
- Does 542 Tomkins Loop have air conditioning?Yes, 542 Tomkins Loop in Cary, NC has air conditioning.
- Does 542 Tomkins Loop have a pool?Yes, 542 Tomkins Loop in Cary, NC has a pool.

