Wake County property record for 608 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
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| Details | 4 ba · 5,508 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,065 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1840.06-39-3584 0088624 |
| Primary APN | 1840.06-39-3584 0088624 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 36 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 19 Rooms |
| Units | 13 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,508 sqft Heated Area |
| Attic Area | 612 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0088624 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 008862401 |
| Street Address | 608 S MAIN ST |
| City | WAKE FOREST |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27587-2805 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Local Zoning Code | GR3 |
| Legal Description | LO1 & 2 VERNON PK |
| Legal Township | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERNON PK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKE FOREST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 54206 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Wake Forest Historic District listed 2003 · 251 contributing resources · NRIS 03001301 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
608 S Main St, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Wake County records, as of October 27, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 608 S MAIN ST, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-2805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0177481739 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 S Main St was $7,065.
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $7,065.00 | $713,306 Land $180,000 Building $533,306 | |
| 2024 | $713,306 (+55.92%) Land $180,000 Building $533,306 | ||
| 2023 | $5,576.00 | $457,494 Land $86,250 Building $371,244 | $457,494 Land $86,250 Building $371,244 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 S Main 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 608 S Main 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 |
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