657 Flaherty Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
SOLD
MAR 12, 2026

657 Flaherty Ave
Wake Forest, NC 27587

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 956 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$277,500

Last Sold: Mar 12, 2026
1% below list $280K
$290/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,590/mo*
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$277,500

Last Sold: Mar 12, 2026
1% below list $280K
$290/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,590/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
956 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

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Description

Welcome to this charming and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath cottage-style single-family home, offering the perfect blend of peaceful living and everyday convenience in the ever-growing Wake Forest area. Situated on a spacious backyard oasis, this property is a dream come true for gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The owner has thoughtfully cultivated an abundant, healthy, and fully established fruit garden that produces year after year. Enjoy your own private orchard featuring 8 peach trees, 11 fig trees, 6 apple trees, 3 cherry trees, 9 prune trees, 5 pomegranate trees, 2 chestnut trees, 2 grape vines, and more — all lovingly cared for and thriving. Inside, the home offers a functional and comfortable layout with two generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms, ideal for everyday living or hosting guests. Step outside and experience true peace of mind with ample space to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the tranquility that's becoming harder to find as the area continues to grow. This lovely property provides a rare opportunity to enjoy a full garden lifestyle without sacrificing location — offering privacy, space, and natural beauty while remaining close to shopping, dining, and everything Wake Forest has to offer. A truly special home for buyers seeking a connection to nature, sustainability, and serene living. Don't miss this unique opportunity.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 19, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$290/sqft
Listed
109 days ago

Home Details for 657 Flaherty Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 956 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Vinyl
View
Has a View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 956 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2001
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 185103043564000 0257778

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $280,000Price Per Sqft: $290/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Wake ForestCommunity: Flaherty Farms
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - HeritageJr High / Middle School: Wake - HeritageHigh School: Wake - Wake Forest

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 956 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 10142142Above Grade Unfinished Area: 956

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Randy P Gonzalez Pena, (919) 265-4094
Fathom Realty NC
Bought with: Jeff Garrett, (919) 995-8613, Allen Tate/Wake Forest
Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#10142142

Price History for 657 Flaherty Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/12/2026$277,500Sold
Doorify MLS #10142142
02/04/2026$280,000PendingDoorify MLS #10142142
01/19/2026$280,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #10142142
02/04/2015$119,500Sold
Doorify MLS #1975409
04/09/2010$93,000Sold
N/A
12/14/2009$107,966Sold
N/A
09/16/2009$124,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/04/2005$111,000Sold
N/A
06/01/2001$99,500Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,568
Assessment$271,887
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 657 Flaherty Ave

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Sold Date
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649 Flaherty Ave, Wake Forest, NC
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$286,000
08/15/25
3
2
1,078
613 Flaherty Ave, Wake Forest, NC
0.14
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$295,000
07/16/25
3
2
1,073
405 Foxbridge Ct, Wake Forest, NC
0.35
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$292,000
11/07/25
3
2
1,128
626 Flaherty Ave, Wake Forest, NC
0.16
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$385,000
05/09/25
3
2
1,701
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0.25
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$320,000
05/15/25
3
2
1,152
521 Groveton Trl, Wake Forest, NC
0.18
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$350,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,429
717 Brewer Ave, Wake Forest, NC
0.59
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$315,000
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2
2
1,137
230 Brick St, Wake Forest, NC
0.47
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1,089
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$240,000
05/16/25
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1
990

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What Locals Say about Wake Forest

At least 406 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say car is needed

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Lou 3000
    "Everyone normally cleans after their pups and keeps them leashed. Neighborhood is normally clean and neighbors normally tend to their lawn."
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  • Taliaxo194
    "So far so good. 4 months in. Everyone is super “neighborly” Would recommend to families. "
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  • Itriplie94
    "I drive 18min to get to work grocery stores are nearby and fast food is nearby as well I drive 10min to closest car charger"
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  • Dakotac
    "Feels like a hallmark town. Stuff around but not overcrowded feeling!! Lots of greenery & a cute downtown"
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  • Lou 3000
    "The neighborhood has a lot of side walks. There are also many hills in this neighborhood. Walking trails are near so this is perfect for dog walking. "
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  • Lou 3000
    "Many walking trails, libraries and other extracurricular activities available for kids. Not many sidewalk accessibility other than main neighborhood."
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  • Danielle Livingston
    "I am not familiar with community events that make our neighborhood feel special. There is Friday Night on White; it is not special. "
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  • Madison Smith
    "Lots of families and group events. Everyone is friendly and I feel safe in this area. Would recommend "
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  • Monica.ortega70
    "Nice quiet neighborhood with well kept homes with huge property lots. Family oriented neighborhood "
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  • Madison Smith
    "Very friendly neighbors, great community that respects each other. Not sure about schooling because my little is 1 but I’ve heard good things."
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  • Monica.ortega70
    "Big yards for dogs to play in. Friendly neighborhood for walking your dog. Many parks and trails to take your dog on hikes. "
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  • Brittany Brathwaite
    "Really nice area for family and enjoyable living. Plenty of fun things to do. You will need transportation. Some residents like to complain because the sky is blue - but other than that, great place to live outside of Raleigh. "
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  • Michael Roberti
    "The commute to Morrisville and back is brutal. Lots of traffic on US 1 and 540. Accidents every day. People drive like maniacs weaving in and out of traffic. It is the only drawback to living here."
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  • Vhfdbgt7kd
    "We have a neighborhood pool with snack bar and bar which families can join. Kids can then participate in swim team. "
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  • Brittany Brathwaite
    "All of the people here are very friendly except for the few that seem to forget what it’s like to be a kid (or teenager) and enjoy being alive!"
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  • Sally Dixon
    "Location location location! Lots of community events, town events lots to do and see. Beautiful greenway and lots of amenities! "
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  • Brittany Brathwaite
    "There are great families, schools parks and resources for everyone. But not many outlets for teens. "
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  • Ljaddison
    "The community is walkable and has ample walking and bike trails, a large community pool, and all grounds are well maintained. "
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  • Brittany Brathwaite
    "People walk their dogs and for the most part, they’re responsible for the pet’s waste. Unfortunately, people are less tolerable of middle school age children and high schoolers simply being kids. "
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  • PegH
    "A real sense of community. We all look out for each other; never is it as obvious as when the last bad storm came through. Everyone was out the next morning helping to clean up tree limbs and leaves from the entire cut-de-sac, not just their own yard, sharing tools, equipment and man power. "
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  • Peggymhaas
    "We’ve lived here for 14+ years and love it. This little town has so much to offer; great restaurants, theater, parks, greenways and wonderful people! "
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  • Andrew W.
    "Pools are awesome. Neighbors are awesome. Convenient to everything you need. Great community! "
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  • Lwbenn
    "A bit of traffic around 4:00 to 6:00pm. My neighborhood is gated and has a very nice, exclusive Country Club. My neighborhood has it’s very own private security service and they constantly patrol the neighborhood."
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  • Camcolwill
    "This is a good neighborhood to raise children. The only concern I would have as a parent of a teenager would be them learning to drive in heavy traffic"
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  • Patsy
    "Schools are great. Very family oriented there is something for everyone in Wake Forest. Lots of nature & not far from Raleigh."
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  • Naresh G.
    "Quiet, not crowded No traffic Nice neighbors Family friendly community Plenty of supermarkets Awesome trails for hiking "
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  • Camcolwill
    "Community events in the park and on the Main Street are popular events for the community. The farmers market and the dog park are also popular"
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  • Kingangel73
    "Wake Forest is warm and welcoming. It is family oriented and pet friendly. The school are great and there's tons of things to do. "
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  • Patsy
    "Challenging at peak times of the day, considering I am commuting to and from Raleigh for work. Capital Blvd & Louisburg can be a nightmare."
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  • Peggymhaas
    "I am retired but when I was working I worked in Cary, NC which generally required a 45 minute to 1 hour commute."
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  • Peggymhaas
    "N/A. Retired but when I did work it was a 45 minute drive to Cary, NC. If I took Capital Blvd. the drive time could be an hour or more. "
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  • Peggymhaas
    "I am retired. When I worked my commute was 40+ minutes. However, it was quite scenic, crossing the lake and past several horse farms. "
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  • Janelle W.
    "Ive lived here my whole life & although this small town is growing into a city it still has the small town feel & friendly country atmosphere "
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  • WF Resident
    "There are quite a few dog owners in my neighborhood. Most are responsible owners, but there are those that walk their dogs at night and allow them to relieve themselves in their neighbors yards. This is the part I dislike. I sit on my porch at night and you wouldn’t believe the things I see dog owners allow their dogs to do."
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  • Peggym
    "Meet in the Street, Friday Night on White, MardiGras, the lighting of the Christmas Tree all make Wake Forest special. "
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  • Julie B. .
    "Dog owners walk their dogs and there are trails in the common area for dogs to run. The lots sizes are big enough to have privacy from other neighbors. Fences are allowed. "
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  • Cassieconley81
    "Good neighborhood, friendly people, and a perfect blend of country and city lifestyle. Area is really developing nicely."
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  • Lindsay S.
    "They look happy to have large areas to take the dogs for walks. I myself don’t have any dogs, only cats."
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  • Kerryjuliekane
    "Ladies night out. Walking with friends. Bells lake access for fun trails. Fall pizza gathering in culdesac. "
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  • Tina H.
    "Dog parks are everywhere and it’s easy to get to trails and green areas but please clean up after your dogs "
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657 Flaherty Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 956 sqft single-family home built in 2001. This property is not currently available for sale. 657 Flaherty Ave was last sold on Mar 12, 2026 for $277,500 (1% lower than the asking price of $280,000).