542 Tomkins Loop, Cary, NC, 27519
About This Home
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 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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2009
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Electric Oven,Built-In Electric Range,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Kitchen,Inside,Laundry Closet,Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Built-in Features,Crown Molding,Granite Counters,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Master Downstairs
- Window features: Blinds
- Flooring: Carpet,Simulated Wood,Tile
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,388
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,388
- Total interior livable area: 1,388 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0087781
- Special condition: Probate Listing,Seller Not Owner of Record
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Association,Community,In Ground,Swimming Pool Com/Fee
- Patio & porch: Enclosed,Glass Enclosed,Patio,Porch,Rear Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Few Trees,Landscaped
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Chatham County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,477 | $29,724 |
| Home Insurance * | $112 | $1,344 |
| Property Taxes | $382 | $4,584 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $3,171 | $38,052 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Price change | $499,995 |
| 2026-01-27 | Price change | $505,000 |
| 2025-09-19 | Listed for sale | $524,900 |
| 2010-06-17 | Sold | $224,000 |
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