Wake County property record for 228 E Chestnut Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 874 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1841.12-75-7072-000 |
| Primary APN | 1841.12-75-7072-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 874 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 874 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0033355 |
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| Street Address | 228 E CHESTNUT AVE |
| City | WAKE FOREST |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27587-2213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR5 |
| Legal Description | LO1 CHESTNUT AV #75 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT AV 75 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKE FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 54204 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Glen Royall Mill Village Historic District listed 1999 · 83 contributing resources · NRIS 99001046 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
228 E Chestnut Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Wake County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E CHESTNUT AVE, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2213 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17965 / 1422 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 019817/191 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 228 E CHESTNUT AVE, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2213 |
| Document Number | 179651422 |
| Book / Page | 017965 / 001422 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Tax | $290.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 228 E CHESTNUT AVE WAKE FOREST NC 275872213, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2213 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 228 E CHESTNUT AVE, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2213 |
| Document Number | 167160613 |
| Book / Page | 016716 / 000613 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 228 E CHESTNUT AVE WAKE FOREST NC 275872213, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2213 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 E Chestnut Ave was $2,174.
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake County |
| Municipality | Wake Forest Town |
| Unified School District | Wake County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,174.00 | $217,009 Land $85,000 Building $132,009 | $217,009 (-) Land $85,000 Building $132,009 |
| 2024 | $217,009 (+97.67%) Land $85,000 Building $132,009 | ||
| 2023 | $1,295.00 | $109,784 Land $34,000 Building $75,784 | $109,784 Land $34,000 Building $75,784 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 E Chestnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 7, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 228 E Chestnut Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 246 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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