1429 Scales Street

Closed 6/6/24
Closed 6/6/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$740,000
4 beds1,294 sqft$572/sqft
1429 Scales St, Raleigh, NC 27608
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,276 sq ftLot Size
1947Year Built
$572/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Nestled in the heart of Five Points, this lovely light-filled cape cod home sits on a nice deep lot and is an inviting and cheerful place to call home. The home radiates charm with oversized windows and hardwood floors that highlight the thoughtful updates throughout. The kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully updated and enhance the original craftsmanship of the home. Spectacular outdoor living with a quaint side screened in porch as well as a large deck that leads down to a paved patio and...Nestled in the heart of Five Points, this lovely light-filled cape cod home sits on a nice deep lot and is an inviting and cheerful place to call home. The home radiates charm with oversized windows and hardwood floors that highlight the thoughtful updates throughout. The kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully updated and enhance the original craftsmanship of the home. Spectacular outdoor living with a quaint side screened in porch as well as a large deck that leads down to a paved patio and manicured private yard. Full unfinished basement offers additional & multi-purpose space. Walkable to Roanoke Park and all of Five Points shops and restaurants.
  • Listed by: Wilson Crow • RE/MAX Capital
Listing closed: 06/06/2024 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 10026537

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$675,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

100.5%

Raleigh, NC

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Property Information for 1429 Scales Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,414 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take I440 to Glenwood Ave exit towards downtown Raleigh. Turn left onto Harvey Street. Turn right onto Scales Street. House will be on your right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.799333
  • Longitude: -78.644626
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,413.79
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 393-396
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
  • School District Link: Please confirm school assignment on Wake County Public School System website.
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Underwood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
  • High School: Wake - Broughton
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1294.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
  • Other Area Below Grade: 842
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 842
  • Parcel Number: Lot 393396
  • Structure Type: House
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.14
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Side Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Asbestos, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Door Features: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave
  • Interior: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Driveway, On Street, Asbestos, In Basement, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, In Basement, Driveway, On Street
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15.33 x 11.42
  • Room Width: 11.42
  • Room Length: 15.33
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.33 x 7.33
  • Room Width: 7.33
  • Room Length: 11.33
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11.42 x 9.42
  • Room Width: 9.42
  • Room Length: 11.42
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12.42 x 11.42
  • Room Width: 11.42
  • Room Length: 12.42
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11.42 x 9
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length: 11.42
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12.67 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 12.67
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 8
  • Room Description: Unfinished
  • Room Dimensions: 22.67 x 33
  • Room Width: 33.0
  • Room Length: 22.67
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Basement
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1429 Scales Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 6, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10026537

$740,000—
Jun 5, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1534139626

$740,000

+8.7% / yr

May 2, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10026537

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/06/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10026537

$740,000
06/05/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1534139626

$740,000

+8.7% / yr

05/02/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10026537

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

Public Records for 1429 Scales Street

Taxable ValueLand$552,500Additions$96,859Total$649,359
Tax Record2025$5,683 ($474 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1987ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.11-56-3074 0045736

Schools near 1429 Scales Street

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Underwood Elementary
Public - K to 5
Oberlin Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Needham Broughton High
Public - 9 to 12
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Public - 6 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary
PublicK to 5

Oberlin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Public6 to 13

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: 1429 Scales Street, Raleigh, NC 27608
$740,000
4
1,294
8,276
1425 Scales Street, Raleigh, NC 27608
$514,900
3
1,847
12,196
705 West Roanoke Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
$525,000
–
3
2,445
10,019
707 West Roanoke Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
$495,000
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3
3,204
11,326
1430 Scales Street, Raleigh, NC 27608
$404,000
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2
2,096
15,246
1421 Scales Street, Raleigh, NC 27608
–
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2,283
16,553

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