?
  • Chat with Us
  • Submit Feedback
  • TopHap Academy
  • What's New?
Sign InSign Up Free

© 2025 TopHap. All rights reserved.

Residential > House
Active
08/08/2025
List Price
$239,900$225/ft²

278 Hill St
Wake Forest, NC 27587

  • 2
    Beds
  • 1
    Bath
  • 1,065
    ft²
    Living Area
  • 7,841
    ft²
    Lot Size
  • -
    Pool
  • -
    Car
  • 1905
    Year Built
  • 60
    DOM
  • 3
    Permits
Malobo BannerMalobo Banner Square
278 Hill St, Wake Forest, NC 27587 is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,065 ft² house built in 1905 on a 0.180 acre lot with 3 construction permits. This house is currently on the market for $239,900, and it was last sold in 2020 for $150,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $178,667.

    Property Valuations

    Latest estimates for 278 Hill St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).

    • TopHap Estimate

      $178,667

      $176/ft²

      -$61K below List Price

      Updated 7 months ago

      • 278 Hill St is valued at $178,667 by TopHap AVM 7 months ago.

    MLS Description

    The listing agent's description. Original Listing

    Charming 1905 Historic Bungalow in the Heart of Wake Forest! Step back in time with this beautifully preserved 2-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled on a wooded lot in one of Wake Forest's cherished historic districts. Bursting with character and charm, this bungalow offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from downtown Wake Forest's shops, dining, and events. Enjoy recent updates including a new roof (2022) while embracing the potential to personalize and add value. HVAC, windows, flooring, and appliances are 5 years old. Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer convey. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a prime location. Most recent tenant was paying $1400/mo. To be sold As Is.

    Listing Agents

    The listing agent for 278 Hill St is Fred Havasy.

      FH

      Fred Havasy

      Keller Williams Realty

      Phone: (919) 669-3333

    Permits

    278 Hill St has 3 permit records.

    Permit History
    3
    Permits

    Current Ownership

    Information about the current owner(s).

    • Taxes Billed

      Taxes billed in 2024$1,058.01
      From latest Total Assessed Value0.54%
      Total Assessed Value$195,907
      =
      Land
      Assessed Value      $75,000
      +
      Additions
      Assessed Value      $120,907

      • In 2024, taxes billed for 278 Hill St were $1,058.01, which is 0.54% from latest Total Assessed Value of $195,907.

    Property History

    278 Hill St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).

    Property Events

    Environment

    Environmental factors around 278 Hill St

    • Hazard Risks

      Hurricane
      203
      Weather
      145
      Wind
      104
      Nat'l Avg
      100
      Hail
      97
      Particulates
      90
      Ozone
      83
      Air Pollution
      77
      Tornado
      76
      Carb Mono
      68
      Lead
      47
      Earthquake
      39

      • 12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 278 Hill St.

      Walkability Index

      7 /20

      Car Dependent

      Most Walkable

      20-18

      Very Walkable

      17-15

      Somewhat Walkable

      14-10

      Car Dependent

      9-0

      278 Hill St has a walkability score of 7 out of 20, which means that it is in a car dependent area.

      Temperature

      Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years

      Winter
      Average

      42 °F

      Low

      31°F

      High

      53°F

      Summer
      Average

      77 °F

      Low

      66°F

      High

      88°F

      In the winter at 278 Hill St, temperatures range from 30.71°F to 52.58°F with an average of 41.65°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 66.04°F to 87.76°F with and average of 76.9°F.

    School Information

    Public/private schools serving 278 Hill St

      Public Schools

      Wake Forest High School
      Grades: 9-12
      0.98  mi
      B-
      Heritage Elementary School
      Grades: PK-5
      3.04  mi
      B
      Heritage Middle School
      Grades: 6-8
      2.84  mi
      A-
      Wake Early College of Health and Science
      Grades: 9-12
      14.89  mi
      A+
      Wake STEM Early College High School
      Grades: 9-12
      17.66  mi
      A+
      Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
      Grades: 6-12
      17.10  mi
      A
      Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
      Grades: 6-12
      16.29  mi
      A-
      * The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.

      Nearby public schools serving 278 Hill St have ratings undefined, undefined, undefined, undefined, undefined, undefined, and undefined.

    Neighborhood

    This property is located in Wake Forest.

      Crime Index for 27587

      66

      Below national average
      66

      The crime index in 27587 is 66, which is 0.7 times lower than national average.

    • Seasonal Housing units 27587

      17%

      of housing is for seasonal rent.

      Daytime Population for 27587

      -8%

      of people during work hours.

    Market Trends

    Historical market data near 278 Hill St over selected time period.

    Copyright © 2025 Doorify MLS of North Carolina. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    Nearby Properties on Hill St

    USANCWake CountyWake ForestHill St