$268,000
$56K PRICE DROP

229 Short St Wendell, NC 27591

Estimated payment $1,682/month

Total Views 6,206
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,881 Sq Ft
$142 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Garage

About This Home

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Now listed at $268,000, this is your opportunity to own a charming brick ranch in the heart of historic downtown Wendell—full of character and bursting with potential!

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a blend of timeless appeal and thoughtful upgrades, including a roof less than 5 years old, a new 2024 water heater, and an updated crawl space with a dehumidifier for added peace of mind.

Inside, enjoy remodeled bathrooms, new flooring in the secondary bedroom and mudroom, and updated windows in two bedrooms. The bright and airy sunroom is perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

The detached one-car garage includes what used to be a workshop and bonus area, picture the endless possibilities.

While some additional updates and repairs may be needed, this home offers a rare chance to customize and create your dream home in a sought-after location. Whether you're an investor or a homeowner with vision, this property is a must-see.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity—schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Barrington Simpson

Reeves Realty, Inc. License #336729

Co-Listing Agent

Carol-Veronica Reeves

Reeves Realty, Inc. License #212203

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,231

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Private Driveway
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,881 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Wendell Elementary And Middle School
  • East Wake High School

Additional Features

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1784417034

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,231

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1948
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1491
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-217-5222
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1881.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1881.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 14810.0
  • Foundation Details Raised: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.34
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 3.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - East Wake
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wendell

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 1784417034
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2231.08
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 3

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Wendell

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,306 $212,430 $80,000 $132,430
2023 $1,908 $151,073 $32,000 $119,073
2022 $1,821 $151,073 $32,000 $119,073
2021 $1,792 $151,073 $32,000 $119,073
2020 $1,774 $151,073 $32,000 $119,073
2019 $1,243 $93,558 $22,000 $71,558
2018 $1,180 $93,558 $22,000 $71,558
2017 $1,144 $93,558 $22,000 $71,558
2016 $1,130 $93,558 $22,000 $71,558
2015 $1,395 $116,079 $34,000 $82,079
2014 $1,353 $116,079 $34,000 $82,079
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $268,000 -11.2% $142 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Price Changed $301,900 -6.8% $160 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $323,900 -- $172 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10081012

Doorify MLS

APN: 1784.18-41-7034-000