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$895,000
Property Description
Own a unique part of Downtown Wendell. This property fronts 3 separate roads: Wendell Blvd, Marshburn Rd, and Academy St. It has a separate address for each building (242 W Academy and 3169 Wendell Blvd) and each has separate power and utilities. The first building is a 2000 sq ft fully renovated historic home, currently offered on VRBO as ''Cottage on the Boulevard''. With 8 years of successful rent roll on VRBO and Airbnb, this property brings in around 45k a year. It is currently zoned residential, but can be converted to commercial. The second building is zoned as an office/retail single tenant building that is 1632 sf. This building has also been fully renovated with 4 office/deck spaces, conference table,kitchen and eating area, a classroom that seats 20, and storage . It brings in an additional 25k in rent per year.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 W Academy St #000
General
- Price: $895,000
- Taxes: (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Service
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 100558791
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 33 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Bed & Breakfast, Commercial
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: See Remarks
Location
- County: Wake
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
- Driving Directions: Wendell Boulevard exit to Left on Academy
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available2, Sewer Connected2, Water Connected3
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 3,632
- Year Built: 1915
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 19,602
- Lot Dimensions: 114 x 81 x 125 x 181 x 67
- Zoning: NC
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $246.42
- Assessment Amount: $344,173
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: Lopt 242 W Academy Street
- Property ID: 70924
- Block: 960
Listed by Five County Realty, Amanda Rivera
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Schools
Schools serving 242 W Academy St #000
School District:Wake County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wendell Elementary 3355 Wendell Boulevard, Wendell, NC 27591 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi |
Wendell Middle 3409 North Carolina 97, Wendell, NC 27591 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
East Wake High School 5101 Rolesville Road, Wendell, NC 27591 | 9-12 | 3.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 242 W Academy St #000
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/13/2026
Listed
$895,000
234.58%
MLS
9/16/2021
Sold
$267,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 242 W Academy St #000
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,742
2%
$344,173
—
2024
$3,678
57%
$344,173
91%
2023
$2,350
7%
$180,473
—
2022
$2,192
2%
$180,473
—
2021
$2,156
2%
$180,473
—
2020
$2,115
-6%
$180,473
5%
2019
$2,258
5%
$171,286
—
2018
$2,145
3%
$171,286
—
2017
$2,077
1%
$171,286
—
2016
$2,052
8%
$171,286
8%
2015
$1,902
3%
$158,902
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2014
$1,844
4%
$158,902
—
2013
$1,774
—
$158,902
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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242 W Academy Street #000, Wendell, NC 27591 (MLS# 100558791) is a Commercial Service property. 242 W Academy Street #000 is currently listed for $895,000 and was received on April 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 W Academy Street #000? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Service real estate for sale in Wendell? You can browse all Wendell real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
