$935,000

542 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511

  • 5 beds |
  • 4 baths |
  • 2,844 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 2017
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.43acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $329/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

Perfectly positioned just moments from the charm of downtown Cary and the vibrant dining, shopping and entertainment of Fenton, 542 Walnut Street is a beautifully crafted custom home that blends timeless architecture with sophisticated modern living. This home offers the ideal blend of elegance, comfort and convenience. Inside, natural hardwood floors flow throughout the home, with custom millwork, and wainscoting creating a warm and timeless aesthetic. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a spacious 3rd floor bonus room, offering exceptional flexibility for a media room, home office, fitness space, playroom, or sixth bedroom. A main-level guest suite with adjacent full bath provides ideal versatility for visitors, multigenerational living, or a private office. At the heart of the home, is an impressive gourmet kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Anchored by a professional-grade 36" BlueStar range complemented by a sleek high-efficiency hood, premium stainless steel appliances, beautiful quartz countertops, and a generous workspace, this chef's kitchen is as functional as it is stunning. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living areas where the inviting family room serves as the centerpiece of the home, highlighted by a cozy fireplace, custom built-in bookcases, and expansive windows that bring the beauty of the surrounding landscape indoors. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a spa-inspired ensuite bath and an expansive walk-in closet. Well-proportioned secondary bedrooms, a conveniently located laundry room, and a versatile bonus room complete the upper level, offering spaces that adapt beautifully to modern lifestyles. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis. Relax in the hot tub, gather around the fire pit beneath the stars, or enjoy quiet evenings on the patio overlooking the beautifully landscaped, fenced yard. Surrounded by mature trees for exceptional privacy, the expansive homesite also includes a cohesively appealing 8x12 shed for added storage. Conveniently located near RTP, RDU Airport, and major commuter routes, this property also offers easy access to public transit. Ideally located within walking distance to downtown Cary and Fenton and just around the corner from Harris Teeter, restaurants, Cary Swim Club and Cary High School. * No HOA fees*.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
August 5, 2026
Data Last Updated:
August 6, 2026 at 5:39AM
Listing Office:
The NC Real Estate Firm, LLC : 919-801-7951
Listing Agent:
Rhonda Benkiel : 919-609-8333
MLS ID:
10184401
  • General: Built-in FeaturesBookcasesCeiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingCoffered Ceiling(s)Double VanityEntrance FoyerEat-in KitchenGranite CountersHigh CeilingsHigh Speed InternetKitchen IslandNatural WoodworkOpen FloorplanPantryRecessed LightingSmart ThermostatSoaking TubStorageTray Ceiling(s)Solar Tube(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Wired for SoundSecond Primary BedroomSeparate ShowerBathtub/Shower CombinationWalk-In ShowerQuartz CountersSmooth Ceilings
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas OvenDryerDisposalDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorRange HoodStainless Steel Appliance(s)Tankless Water HeaterVented Exhaust FanWasherWater Purifier
  • Laundry: Laundry RoomUpper Level
  • Flooring: Ceramic TileHardwood
  • A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Fireplace: Family RoomGas LogHeatilatorFireplaceFireplaces: 1
  • General: Fire PitGardenPrivate YardRain GuttersStorageFenced YardShed(s)Above GroundFiberglass
  • Style: CraftsmanTransitional
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)Front PorchDeckScreenedPatioCovered
  • Parking: ConcreteDrivewayGarage Faces FrontGarageGarage Door OpenerOff Street
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Windows: BlindsInsulated Windows
  • General: Fiber CementRadiant BarrierStone2Crawlspace
  • Golf: Street LightsSidewalks
  • Originating MLS: Doorify MLS
  • County: Wake
  • Zoning: R8CULO1 Walnut Street BM2016-007420763873403
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Fencing: Back YardPerimeterVinyl
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: Doorify MLS

This listing courtesy of Rhonda Benkiel , The NC Real Estate Firm, LLC

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