Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,217 sqft
1053 Mills St, Raleigh, NC 27608
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$178/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Absolutely charming Cape Cod in great ITB neighborhood.. You'll love the pretty front porch & deck overlooking private wooded backyard w/ room for garden.. Lg.living room w/fireplace..spacious kitchen w/new vinyl tile floor & open to dining area w/French doors to deck..1st floor master suite and 2 bedrms/bath upstairs.. Ext.painted 11/06 & Interior'07.. AHS 1yr. Warranty.. Shows like neAbsolutely charming Cape Cod in great ITB neighborhood.. You'll love the pretty front porch & deck overlooking private wooded backyard w/ room for garden.. Lg.living room w/fireplace..spacious kitchen w/new vinyl tile floor & open to dining area w/French doors to deck..1st floor master suite and 2 bedrms/bath upstairs.. Ext.painted 11/06 & Interior'07.. AHS 1yr. Warranty.. Shows like ne
  • Listed by: Joyce Mitchell • Howard Perry & Walston Realtor
Listing closed: 10/30/2007 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 945759

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$490,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

89.8%

Raleigh, NC

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Perry & Walston Realtor

Sold By Blair G Walter Real Estate

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Property Information for 1053 Mills Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • Subdivision: Forest Acres
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Res
  • Directions: From the Beltline take, Wake Forest Road towards downtown, left on Mills Street @ stop light.
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Acres
  • Latitude: 35.811924
  • Longitude: -78.621887
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • Tax Rate: 1.11
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 945759
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Joyner Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin Middle
  • High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1217.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50x158x50x165
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 24.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.98
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Masonite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Masonite
Interior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Walk-In Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Bathtub/Shower Combination
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 5.0
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Breakfast Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
Room 7
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Ext.Stg.
Room 9
  • Type: Great Room

Property History for 1053 Mills Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #228095332

$216,500
Oct 30, 2007

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #945759

$216,500
Oct 2, 2007

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #945759

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #228095332

$216,500
10/30/2007

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #945759

$216,500
10/02/2007

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #945759

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1053 Mills Street

Taxable ValueLand$260,000Additions$212,163Total$472,163
Tax Record2025$4,138 ($345 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1715.17-20-0696 0047440Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1053 Mills Street

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Joyner Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Oberlin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1053 Mills Street, Raleigh, NC 27608
$216,500
3
1,217
7,405
$178,000
1,268
8,276
$153,000
3
1,300
8,712
1,457
9,148
$280,000
1,268
6,970
1,326
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