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$225,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,065 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.18 Acres
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Vintage charm meets modern convenience in the heart of Wake Forest. If cookie-cutter homes aren't your style, this beautifully preserved 1905 bungalow is the one you've been waiting for. Tucked away on a wooded lot in one of Wake Forest's most beloved historic neighborhoods, this charming home offers the perfect blend of character, convenience, and opportunity.Featuring 2 bedrooms, this home is designed for today's lifestyle. Original charm pairs beautifully with important updates already completed, including a new roof (2022), plus HVAC, windows, flooring, and appliances that are only six years old. Even better, the refrigerator, washer, and dryer all convey, making your move that much easier.Step outside and enjoy everything that makes Wake Forest so popular. You're just minutes from downtown's locally owned coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, boutiques, parks, and year-round community events. Leave the chain stores behind and embrace a neighborhood with personality.Whether you're buying your first home, simplifying your lifestyle, or adding a unique property to your investment portfolio, this bungalow offers the rare chance to own a piece of Wake Forest history while adding your own personal style over time. The home's strong rental history-including a most recent rental rate of $1,400 per month-also makes it an attractive investment opportunity.Historic homes with this much charm, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location don't come along often. Bring your vision, make it your own, and start your next chapter in one of Wake Forest's most desirable historic neighborhoods. Property is being sold As Is.

Full Property Details for 278 Hill St

General

  • Price: $225,000
  • Taxes: $1,061
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10172371
  • Updated: 7/22/2026
  • Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Simulated Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Location

  • County: Wake
  • Subdivision: Royal Cotton Mill
  • Driving Directions: From downtown Wake Forest take N. White St. Turn left on Brick St. Turn right on Crowder Ave and then right on Hill St. Home in on the right.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: Wake - Heritage Elementary
  • Middle School: Wake - Heritage Middle
  • High School: Wake - Wake Forest High School

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 1065
  • Square Feet: 1,065
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,065 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1905

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,840.8
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees
  • Zoning: GR5
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Front Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,061

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 1841852369 0032493
  • Lot Number: 78

Listed by Keller Williams Realty, Fred Havasy (919) 455-3904

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    Keller Williams Realty

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Schools serving 278 Hill St

School District:Wake County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Heritage Elementary
3500 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
PK-53 mi
Heritage Middle, Wake Forest, NC
3400 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
6-82.9 mi
Wake Forest High School
420 West Stadium Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587
9-121 mi
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Price & Sales History for 278 Hill St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
6/06/2026
Listed
$225,000
50%
MLS
5/01/2020
Sold
$150,000
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Tax History for 278 Hill St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,062
—
$195,907
—
2024
$1,058
28%
$195,907
41%
2023
$828
4%
$138,597
—
2022
$795
-48%
$138,597
—
2021
$1,538
116%
$138,597
—
2020
$711
22%
$138,597
205%
2019
$583
5%
$45,392
—
2018
$553
3%
$45,392
—
2017
$535
1%
$45,392
—
2016
$529
-1%
$45,392
—
2015
$537
3%
$45,567
—
2014
$520
5%
$45,567
—
2013
$496
—
$45,567
—
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Listed by Keller Williams Realty, Fred Havasy (919) 455-3904

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278 Hill Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (MLS# 10172371) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 278 Hill Street is currently listed for $225,000 and was received on June 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 278 Hill Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wake Forest? You can browse all Wake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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