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SOLD

JUN 26, 2026

605 E 2nd St
Kenly, NC 27542

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,453 sqft (on 0.53 acres)

$260,000

Last Sold: Jun 26, 2026

$106/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $1,393/mo*

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$260,000

Last Sold: Jun 26, 2026

$106/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $1,393/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,453 sqft

(on 0.53 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to 605 E 2nd S -- a solid brick ranch that just feels like home the moment you pull up. If you've been searching for one-level living with space to spread out, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home checks all the boxes. Inside, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors, plantation blinds throughout, and a beautiful fireplace that anchors the living space and makes cozy evenings feel effortless. There's a true separate dining room for gathering around the table, plus a spacious living room filled with warmth and character. The kitchen features granite countertops and flows easily into the heart of the home -- perfect for everyday living or hosting friends and family. Outside, you'll love that this home is not in a subdivision, giving you more flexibility and fewer restrictions. It offers the simplicity of low-maintenance living with the solid construction of classic brick....And let's talk value -- this home is priced well below local comparable sales and even below tax value, making it one of the best opportunities in the area for a move-in-ready 4-bedroom home. If you've been waiting for something affordable, comfortable, and full of charm, this could be the one. Home sweet home starts right here.

605 E 2nd St, Kenly, NC 27542 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,453 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for the $260,000 asking price on Jun 26, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $260,000, with a rent estimate of $2,001/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

6 Open Spaces

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$106/sqft

Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 605 E 2nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2453 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, PropaneAppliances: Gas Range, MicrowaveLaundry: Laundry Room,Main LevelMicrowave
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Dining Room, Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
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Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleFencing: Partial, Privacy, WoodOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Private YardNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Open Parking Spaces: 6No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Paved
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 2453 Square Feet

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1956Year Renovated: 1953
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialStructure Type: House, Site BuiltArchitecture: Ranch
Building Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information Parcel Number: 03021010

Price & Status
Price List Price: $260,000Price Per Sqft: $106/sqft

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Location
Direction & Address City: KenlyCommunity: Not in a Subdivision
School Information Elementary School: Johnston - Glendale Kenly ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Johnston - North Johnston MiddleHigh School: Johnston - North Johnston High

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2453 Square Feet

Community
Community Features: NoneNot Senior Community

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.53 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 10132182Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2453

Additional Information
HOA Amenities: NoneSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago

Listed by Amy Elizabeth Morris, (919) 333-5342

Carolina Realty

Bought with: Linda Chrissel Leon, (919) 867-9858, NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc.

Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#10132182

Price History for 605 E 2nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/26/2026	$260,000	Sold	Doorify MLS #10132182
Recording Date 06/26/2026 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/19/2026	$260,000	Pending	Doorify MLS #10132182

02/18/2026	$260,000	PriceChange	Doorify MLS #10132182
Price Change $15,000 (-5%)
01/20/2026	$275,000	PriceChange	Doorify MLS #10132182
Price Change $17,000 (-6%)
12/03/2025	$292,000	PriceChange	Doorify MLS #10132182
Price Change $5,000 (-2%)
11/08/2025	$297,000	Listed For Sale	Doorify MLS #10132182

03/09/2018	$155,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/09/2018 Contract Date 03/08/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $310

Market trends in Kenly

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,197
Assessment	$273,220

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 605 E 2nd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
611 E 2nd Street, Kenly, NC	0.07	Single-Family Home	$274,000	11/24/25	3	2	2,066
401 E 2nd St, Kenly, NC	0.35	Single-Family Home	$250,000	12/22/25	4	2	2,172
204 E Bailey Avenue, Kenly, NC	0.36	Single-Family Home	$322,500	11/10/25	3	2	2,937
411 E 2nd Street, Kenly, NC	0.28	Single-Family Home	$369,500	12/12/25	4	3	2,683
411 E First Street, Kenly, NC	0.28	Single-Family Home	$277,000	04/07/26	3	2	1,360
603 E Rose Lane, Kenly, NC	0.41	Single-Family Home	$220,000	01/13/26	3	2	1,244
303 Woodard Street, Kenly, NC	0.40	Single-Family Home	$252,000	07/15/25	3	2	1,276
312 E Yukon St, Kenly, NC	0.43	Single-Family Home	$255,000	08/22/25	3	2	1,364

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OFF MARKET
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What Locals Say about Kenly

At least 11 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say car is needed
92 % Say parking is easy
87 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say there's holiday spirit
75 % Say it's quiet
69 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
63 % Say there's wildlife
58 % Say it's dog friendly
56 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
36 % Say there are community events
35 % Say neighbors are friendly
21 % Say there are sidewalks

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0.63 ACRES
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