Wake County property record for 538 S Wingate St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,479 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,500 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,125 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1841.18-20-6483-000 |
| Primary APN | 1841.18-20-6483-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,479 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 551 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 0051513 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 S WINGATE ST |
| City | WAKE FOREST |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27587-2820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR3 |
| Legal Description | LO1 & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHRUP PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKE FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 54206 |
538 S Wingate St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1995.
Source: Wake County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 S WINGATE ST, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6513 / 321 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 S Wingate St was $3,125.
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 | $3,125.00 | $326,674 Land $85,000 Building $241,674 | $326,674 (-) Land $85,000 Building $241,674 |
| 2024 | $326,674 (+30.32%) Land $85,000 Building $241,674 | ||
| 2023 | $2,932.00 | $250,680 Land $76,000 Building $174,680 | $250,680 Land $76,000 Building $174,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 S Wingate St 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 | 1 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 538 S Wingate St 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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