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542 Tomkins Loop, Cary, NC 27519
$480,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,388
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,184
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$480,000
List Date:
8/26/2026
Last Modified:
8/27/2026
Overview
Description
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Enjoy Carefree Living In Carolina Preserve, Cary North Carolina's Premiere 55+ Adult Active Community. This Wonderful 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath ranch home has been Enhanced & Refreshed By Original Owner - Freshly Painted and Carpet Replaced Sept 2025 and April 2026, LVP Flooring installed May 2026. Nothing To Do But Move In! Enjoy The Flora & Fauna From Wonderful 3 Season Room With Sliding Windows/Screens and Custom Air Conditioning Unit. Dreamy Primary With Ensuite Complete with Upgraded Shower (replaced August 2025) and Generous Walk In Closet. Light-Filled Kitchen With Concealed Laundry Nook, Versatile Third Bedroom Features Custom Built In Desk, Office Cabinetry and Complementing Murphy Bed. Spacious, Fabulous Great Room That Is The Perfect Space To Gather! Custom Designed 2 Car Garage Equipped With Custom Built Ins And Cabinetry - The Ultimate In Storage & Organization! This flourishing 55+community boasts top-notch activities and amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a full fitness center, bocce andtennis courts as well as dedicated spaces for art, pottery, billiards, cards, and games. It hosts numerous clubs, classes, community events, and social gatherings, providing ample opportunities for recreation, fitness, creativity, and volunteer i nvolvement. Residents enjoy miles of walking and biking trails that connect to Cary's trail system and the Tobacco Trail.Conveniently located near Duke and UNC hospitals, RTP, I-540, and, theatre & sports as well as fabulous eateries. Shared Bath Has Been Upgraded with seat & Grab Bars. Clothes Dryer replaced June 2023. Dishwasher replaced July 2024. Microwave replaced July 2025. Master shower replaced August 2025. Carpet in 2 Bedrooms replaced September 2025. Home has been professionally cleaned.
Listing Details MLS# 10172056
General Property Information
- Bedrooms Total
- 3
- Main Level Bedrooms YN
- Yes
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Rooms Total
- 9
- Bathrooms Total
- 2
- Bathrooms Full
- 2
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 1388
- Living Area
- 1388
- Enhanced Accessible
- No
- Year Built
- 2009
- Garage YN
- Yes
- Attached Garage YN
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Open Parking YN
- Yes
- Open Parking Spaces
- 2
- Lot Size Acres
- 0.119
- Lot Size Square Feet
- 5183.64
- Association YN
- Yes
- Association Fee
- 307
- Association Fee Required YN
- Yes
- Association Fee Frequency
- Monthly
- Monthly Association Fees
- 307
- Primary Residence YN
- Yes
- Basement YN
- No
- Fireplace YN
- Yes
- Senior Community YN
- Yes
- Senior Community Name
- Carolina Perserve
Property Features
Appliances:
Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Electric Range; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Exhaust Fan; Free-Standing Electric Range; Free-Standing Range; Free-Standing Refrigerator; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Washer/Dryer; Water Heater
Architectural Style:
Cottage; Ranch
Association Amenities:
Billiard Room; Fitness Center; Game Room; Indoor Pool; Meeting Room; Pool; Recreation Room; Sport Court; Tennis Court(s)
Association Fee Includes:
Maintenance Grounds
Common Walls:
No Common Walls
Community Features:
Fitness Center; Pool; Suburban; Tennis Court(s)
Construction Materials:
Shake Siding; Vinyl Siding
Cooling:
Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Current Financing:
VA
Exterior Features:
Rain Gutters
Fencing:
None
Fireplace Features:
None
Flooring:
Carpet; Simulated Wood; Tile; Wood
Foundation Details:
Concrete Perimeter; Slab
Heating:
Forced Air
Interior Features:
Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Chandelier; Crown Molding; Double Vanity; Granite Counters; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Recessed Lighting; Stone Counters; Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features:
In Kitchen; Inside; Laundry Closet; Main Level
Levels:
One
Lot Features:
Few Trees; Landscaped
Lot Water Features:
None
Other Equipment:
Other
Parking Features:
Attached; Concrete; Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener; On Street
Patio And Porch Features:
Enclosed; Glass Enclosed; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Property Condition:
Updated/Remodeled
Road Responsibility:
Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Roof:
Metal; Shingle
Sales Options:
Cash; Conventional; VA Loan
Security Features:
Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Special Listing Conditions:
Probate Listing; Seller Not Owner of Record
Structure Type:
Site Built
Utilities:
Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available
View:
Trees/Woods
Water Source:
Public
Window Features:
Blinds
Showing Requirements:
Combination Lock Box
Room Types:
Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Breakfast Room; Dining Room; Entrance Hall; Great Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 499900
- Listing Contract Date
- 2026-06-02
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Listing Agreement
- Exclusive Right To Sell
- Comp Sale YN
- No
- Years Owned
- 1 or More Year(s)
- Property Leased YN
- No
- Original MLS
- Triangle MLS Inc
Location Tax and Legal
- Street Number
- 542
- Street Name
- Tomkins Loop
- County
- Chatham
- State Or Province
- NC
- Postal Code
- 27519
- Subdivision Name
- Carolina Preserve
- Tax Annual Amount
- 4230.02
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Assessed Value
- 434785
- Tax Legal Description
- LOT 1046 CAROLINA PRESERVE BY DEL WEBB AT AMBERLY PH 3A SH 3/4
- Parcel Number
- 0087781
Remarks and Miscellaneous
- Syndication Remarks
- Enjoy Carefree Living In Carolina Preserve, Cary North Carolina's Premiere 55+ Adult Active Community. This Wonderful 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath ranch home has been Enhanced & Refreshed By Original Owner - Freshly Painted and Carpet Replaced Sept 2025 - Nothing To Do But Move In! Enjoy The Flora & Fauna From Wonderful 3 Season Room With Sliding Windows/Screens and Custom Air Conditioning Unit. Dreamy Primary With Ensuite Complete with Upgraded Shower (replaced August 2025) and Generous Walk In Closet. Light-Filled Kitchen With Concealed Laundry Nook, Versatile Third Bedroom Features Custom Built In Desk, Office Cabinetry and Complementing Murphy Bed. Spacious, Fabulous Great Room That Is The Perfect Space To Gather! Custom Designed 2 Car Garage Equipped With Custom Built Ins And Cabinetry - The Ultimate In Storage & Organization! This flourishing 55+community boasts top-notch activities and amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a full fitness center, bocce andtennis courts as well as dedicated spaces for art, pottery, billiards, cards, and games. It hosts numerous clubs, classes,community events, and social gatherings, providing ample opportunities for recreation, fitness, creativity, and volunteerinvolvement. Residents enjoy miles of walking and biking trails that connect to Cary's trail system and the Tobacco Trail.Conveniently located near Duke and UNC hospitals, RTP, I-540, and, theatre & sports as well as fabulous eateries. Shared Bath Has Been Upgraded with seat & Grab Bars. Clothes Dryer replaced June 2023. Dishwasher replaced July 2024. Microwave replaced July 2025. Master shower replaced August 2025. Carpet in 2 Bedrooms replaced September 2025. Home has been professionally cleaned. Contact Debbie Abdullah For A Personal Tour: Call/Text (919)816-6889.
- Financial Remarks
- Please submit proof of pre-qualification or funds with offer.
Status Change Information
- Major Change Timestamp
- 2026-08-27T19:42:26Z
- Major Change Type
- Price Reduced
- Price Change Timestamp
- 2026-08-27T19:42:26Z
- Status Change Timestamp
- 2026-08-26
- Back on Market Date
- 2026-08-26
More Information
Entry Information
- Entry Level
- Yes
Patio And Porch Features
- Patio Dimensions
- 15.8x8.2
- Porch Dimensions
- 15.4x8
Subscriber Confirmation
- Subscriber Created Text
- Yes
- Subscriber Took Photos
- No
Showing Requirements
- Showing Instructions
- Go & Show! Home is unoccupied
Room Types
- Bedroom 2 Level
- Main
- Bedroom 3 Level
- Main
- Breakfast Room Level
- Main
- Dining Room Level
- Main
- Entrance Hall Level
- Main
- Great Room Level
- Main
- Kitchen Level
- Main
- Primary Bedroom Level
- Main
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 14.10 | 13.00 | 14.1 x 13.0 |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 11.70 | 11.30 | 11.7 x 11.3 |
| Bedroom 3 | Main | 10.70 | 9.90 | 10.7 x 9.9 |
| Entrance Hall | Main | 4.70 | 4.00 | 4.7 x 4.0 |
| Breakfast Room | Main | 7.80 | 5.50 | 7.8 x 5.5 |
| Kitchen | Main | 10.50 | 10.30 | 10.5 x 10.3 |
| Dining Room | Main | 14.90 | 6.00 | 14.9 x 6.0 |
| Great Room | Main | 15.70 | 14.90 | 15.7 x 14.9 |
Listing Office:
ZUHAUS LLC

Office Phone: 919-475-5000
Office Email: paulagzuhausre@gmail.com
Last Updated: August - 27 - 2026
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