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238 N Main Street

Wake Forest, NC 27587

11 beds
10 baths
7,809 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$211 per sqft
1901 build
– on site

Welcome to the JL Reid House located on the iconic N Main St in the Wake Forest Historic District. This majestic southern estate blends classical revival lines with modern updates and amenities. An expansive home featuring multiple generational living options surrounded by stunning grounds. Seize the opportunity of this rare gem as your personal home or investment opportunity. Situated in the heart of Wake Forest this home offers convenience to all shopping, dining, and entertainment options. MAIN LEVEL - Features a main living area with soaring ceilings, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Room and Large walk-in Pantry, Family Room flooded with natural light and Wet Bar, Primary Bedroom featuring dual WIC, dressing room, and bath, and Den. Two separate living areas offer options. A one bedroom with bath, Kitchen and Dining, and Living Room and a Two Bedroom with private entrance, Kitchen and Dining Room, and Laundry room. SECOND LEVEL - Features Three Bedrooms all with private bathrooms and Sitting Room. THIRD LEVEL - Features Three Bedrooms, Kitchen and Dining Room, ¾ Bathroom, and spiral storybook staircase leading to Cupola. BASEMENT - Features 4 car garage, unfinished space featuring two rooms, and laundry closet. All levels serviced by elevator. EXTERIOR - Features classic southern porch, deck, stone patio with custom brick accents and fountain, Circular Drive with Foutain and Neo-Grec Fountain, Pavillion, and sprawling backyard. Please view 3D Tour to gain a true sense of all this property has to offer.

Listing courtesy of DMLS / EXP Realty LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 1, 2025 •

MLS# 10085777 —

The Building

Year Built:

1901
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Fiber Cement
Architectural Style:

Local Historic Designation
Structure Type:

House
Direction Faces:

West
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Combination
Stories:

4
Levels:

Quad-Level
Basement:

true
Basement:

Exterior Entry
Window Features:

Blinds
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

7809
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

7809
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

25
Interior Features:

Apartment/Suite
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Bedroom
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

7809
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Directions:

I-440 W, Take exit 11B for U.S. 401 N/Capital Boulevard toward U.S. 1 N/Wake Forest/Louisburg, Merge onto US-1 N/US-401 N/Capital Blvd, Keep left to continue on US-1 N/Capital Blvd, Take exit 125 toward US-98 BUS/Wake Forest/Downtown, Turn right onto NC-98 E, Turn left onto S Wingate St, At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto North Ave, Turn left onto N Main St, Home on Right
Latitude:

35.982504
Longitude:

-78.509374
Coordinates:

-78.509374, 35.982504

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Back Yard
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

GR3
Parcel Number:

1841522843
Lot Size Acres:

0.75
Lot Size Area:

32670
Lot Size SqFt:

32670
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Exterior Features:

Courtyard
Other Structures:

Pergola
View:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

14513.6

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

11

Baths

Total Baths:

9.5
Total Baths:

9.5
Total Baths:

10
Full Baths:

9
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=nP4VQqoA5nH&mls=1
Special Listing Conditions:

Trust

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Wake - Wake Forest
Middle Or Junior School:

Wake - Wake Forest
High School:

Wake - Wake Forest

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Not in a Subdivision
Association:

false
Spa:

false
Pool Private:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

4
Attached Garage:

true
Parking Features:

Additional Parking
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

4

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,650,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$8,835
Taxes	$1,209
Insurance	$453
Utilities	$370 See report
Total	$10,867/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/31/25 Mar 31, 2025	Listed / Active	DMLS	$1,650,000	89.7% (11.1% / YR)
2/27/17 Feb 27, 2017		DMLS	$870,000

House For Sale

$1,650,000

Cost Est.

$10,867/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Phillip George

EXP Realty LLC

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This house located in Northeast Wake Forest, Wake Forest, NC 27587 is currently for sale for $1,650,000. 238 N Main Street is a 7,809 square foot house with 11 beds and 10 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. 238 N Main Street is in the Northeast Wake Forest neighborhood of Wake Forest and has a WalkScore® of 56, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Wake Forest High School, Wake Forest Elementary School, and Wake Forest Middle School.

Listing Courtesy of: DMLS and EXP Realty LLC.

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