Wake County property record for 541 Elm Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $318,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,959 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1841.19-60-5298-000 |
| Primary APN | 1841.19-60-5298-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0322651 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 541 ELM AVE |
| City | WAKE FOREST |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27587-2783 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UMX |
| Legal Description | LT19 AVONDALE TWNHMES PH1 BM2004-01114 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVONDALE TWNHM |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKE FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 54224 |
541 Elm Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Wake County records, as of September 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 541 ELM AVE, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2783 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Apr 7, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI RIGHT BY YOU MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19133 / 1077 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 184410284 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 541 ELM AVE, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2783 |
| Document Number | 19133/1077 |
| Book / Page | 19133 / 1077 |
| Map Reference | MB 2004 PG 1749 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $636.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1437, WAKE FOREST, NC 27588-1437 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 541 ELM AVE, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2783 |
| Document Number | 0191331079 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 19133/1079 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 541 ELM AVE, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2783 |
| Document Number | 184410284 |
| Book / Page | 018441 / 000284 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 1437 WAKE FOREST NC 275881437, WAKE FOREST, NC 27588-1437 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 541 ELM AVE, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2783 |
| Document Number | 174322532 |
| Book / Page | 017432 / 002532 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $322.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 541 ELM AVE WAKE FOREST NC 275872783, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2783 |
| Document Number | 174322534 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017432/002534 |
| Name | RIGHT BY YOU MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | CARY, NC 27511-7902 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 541 Elm Ave was $2,959.
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 | $2,959.00 | $308,990 Land $80,000 Building $228,990 | $308,990 (-) Land $80,000 Building $228,990 |
| 2024 | $308,990 (+92.92%) Land $80,000 Building $228,990 | ||
| 2023 | $799.00 | $160,165 Land $30,000 Building $130,165 | $160,165 Land $30,000 Building $130,165 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 541 Elm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 541 Elm 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 205 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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