1516 Brooks Avenue

Closed 6/7/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$895,000

3 beds3 baths2,129 sqft$420/sqft

1516 Brooks Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.25 acresLot Size

1996Year Built

$420/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This stately two-story home sits proudly on a deep lot in one of Raleigh’s most sought after neighborhoods, just one block away from Banbury Park. As you walk in the front door, you are met by a bright, open floor-plan and a welcoming living room with custom built-in bookcases surrounding a gas fireplace. Entertaining options are unlimited thanks to the eat in kitchen and separate dining room. The house sits tucked back on the lot with plenty of parking out front, providing privacy to the spacious...This stately two-story home sits proudly on a deep lot in one of Raleigh’s most sought after neighborhoods, just one block away from Banbury Park. As you walk in the front door, you are met by a bright, open floor-plan and a welcoming living room with custom built-in bookcases surrounding a gas fireplace. Entertaining options are unlimited thanks to the eat in kitchen and separate dining room. The house sits tucked back on the lot with plenty of parking out front, providing privacy to the spacious wrap-around back porch and groomed backyard. Upstairs, there are three large bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including an impressive master suite with walk-in closet and dual vanities. Other highlights include all new appliances, beautiful hardwood floors and 9ft ceilings downstairs, a back shed with power, and the most desirable schools in the area (Lacy, Martin, Broughton).

Listing closed: 06/07/2023 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 2504611

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$925,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

1/49

$982,000

Sold 07/24/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,351
Square Feet: 0.14
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$1,035,000

Sold 05/14/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,925
Square Feet: 0.34
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,368
Square Feet: 0.49
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,149
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

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3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,161
Square Feet: 0.2
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Square Feet: 0.25
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a view of a white house with a large tree

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a front view of a house with swimming pool having outdoor seating

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Bathrooms: 2,322
Square Feet: 0.3
Acres

2209 The Circle, Raleigh, NC 27608

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Property Information for 1516 Brooks Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $2,022 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wake County
View: Yes
Subdivision: Budleigh
HOA Fees: $.00
Association Fee2: $.00

Building Information

Year Built: 1996
Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Wade Ave. heading east towards downtown, left on Brooks. Home down on the right. Or Lake Boone Trail, left on Brooks and home is on the left.
Subdivision Name: Budleigh

Latitude: 35.809378
Longitude: -78.669962

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $2,022.00

City Limits Of: Raleigh
City Limits YN: Yes
Lot Number: 6
Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes

Contract Information

Original Listing ID: 2504611
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Property Leased YN: No
Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2023-05-11

School Information

Elementary School: Wake - Lacy
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Martin

High School: Wake - Broughton

Parking

Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway
Carport: No

Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 0.0
Garage: No

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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=RJQsUAwPw1z&mls=1

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2129.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 160 x 175 x 87

Architectural Style: Traditional
Other Area Above Grade: 0
Other Area Below Grade: 0
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Structure Type: Site Built
Sold PriceList Price: 1

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 29

Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available

Water Source: Public
Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available

Green Features

Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters

Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Pool Private: No
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
New Construction Type: Brick, Fiber Cement, Site Built

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room

Fireplace Y N: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Windows Treatment: Blinds
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Washer
Laundry Features: In Hall, Upper Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Smooth Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Washer
Interior: Cable Available, Asphalt, Driveway, Brick, Fiber Cement, In Hall, Upper Level, Smoke Detector(s)
Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Washer, In Hall, Upper Level, Asphalt, Driveway

Room Information

Rooms Total: 7.0

Room 1

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room

Room 4

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 5

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 7

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Agent

Sale and Listing

Property Type: Residential
Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1516 Brooks Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 7, 2023	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2504611	$895,000	—
Jun 7, 2023	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2504611	$895,000	—
Jun 6, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1512483924	$895,000	+7.7% / yr
Apr 20, 2023	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2504611		—
Apr 12, 2023	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2504611	$895,000	—
Apr 12, 2023	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2504611	$895,000	—
Jul 6, 2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,500	—
Jul 6, 2017	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2125659		—
Jul 6, 2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,500	—
Jul 5, 2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,500	—
Jul 5, 2017	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2125659		—
Jun 29, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #600285900	$576,000	+4.3% / yr
May 4, 2017	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2125659		—
May 2, 2017	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,000	—
May 2, 2017	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,000	—
Dec 4, 2013	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	$495,000	—
Dec 4, 2013	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1913972		—
Dec 4, 2013	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	$495,000	—
Nov 26, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #376168028	$495,000	+1.9% / yr
Nov 6, 2013	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1913972		—
Oct 2, 2013	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	$495,000	—
Oct 2, 2013	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	$495,000	—
Aug 4, 2008	Expired AMLS #982128	$575,000	—
Aug 4, 2008	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #982128		—
Jun 15, 2008	Expired AMLS #989909	$474,900	—
Jun 15, 2008	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #989909		—
Jun 2, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #239238424	$447,000	—
Jun 2, 2008	Sold AMLS #1001678	$446,600	—
Jun 2, 2008	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1001678	$446,600	—
Jun 2, 2008	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1001678	$446,600	—
May 16, 2008	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1001678		—
May 7, 2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1001678	$399,000	—
May 7, 2008	Listed (Active) AMLS #1001678	$399,000	—
May 7, 2008	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #989909		—
May 7, 2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1001678	$399,000	—
Mar 13, 2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #989909	$474,900	—
Mar 13, 2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #989909	$474,900	—
Mar 13, 2008	Listed (Active) AMLS #989909	$474,900	—
Mar 12, 2008	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #982128		—
Feb 6, 2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #982128	$575,000	—
Feb 6, 2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #982128	$575,000	—
Feb 6, 2008	Listed (Active) AMLS #982128	$575,000	—
Jan 15, 2001	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #576079		—
Dec 6, 2000	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #576079	$259,900	—
Sep 29, 2000	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #561757		—
Jul 20, 2000	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #561757	$299,900	—
Jun 25, 1996	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #413473		—
May 21, 1996	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #413473	$250,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/07/2023	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2504611	$895,000
06/07/2023	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2504611	$895,000
06/06/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1512483924	$895,000 +7.7% / yr
04/20/2023	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2504611	—
04/12/2023	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2504611	$895,000
04/12/2023	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2504611	$895,000
07/06/2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,500
07/06/2017	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	—
07/06/2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,500
07/05/2017	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,500
07/05/2017	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	—
06/29/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #600285900	$576,000 +4.3% / yr
05/04/2017	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	—
05/02/2017	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,000
05/02/2017	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2125659	$575,000
12/04/2013	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	$495,000
12/04/2013	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	—
12/04/2013	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	$495,000
11/26/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #376168028	$495,000 +1.9% / yr
11/06/2013	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	—
10/02/2013	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	$495,000
10/02/2013	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1913972	$495,000
08/04/2008	Expired AMLS #982128	$575,000
08/04/2008	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #982128	—
06/15/2008	Expired AMLS #989909	$474,900
06/15/2008	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #989909	—
06/02/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #239238424	$447,000
06/02/2008	Sold AMLS #1001678	$446,600
06/02/2008	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1001678	$446,600
06/02/2008	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1001678	$446,600
05/16/2008	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1001678	—
05/07/2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1001678	$399,000
05/07/2008	Listed (Active) AMLS #1001678	$399,000
05/07/2008	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #989909	—
05/07/2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1001678	$399,000
03/13/2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #989909	$474,900
03/13/2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #989909	$474,900
03/13/2008	Listed (Active) AMLS #989909	$474,900
03/12/2008	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #982128	—
02/06/2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #982128	$575,000
02/06/2008	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #982128	$575,000
02/06/2008	Listed (Active) AMLS #982128	$575,000
01/15/2001	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #576079	—
12/06/2000	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #576079	$259,900
09/29/2000	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #561757	—
07/20/2000	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #561757	$299,900
06/25/1996	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #413473	—
05/21/1996	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #413473	$250,000

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

Public Records for 1516 Brooks Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$552,500Additions$344,784Total$897,284

Tax Record2025$7,845 ($654 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,156 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,156 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996ZoningR-4CountyWAKEAPN0794.08-79-8656 0075362Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1516 Brooks Avenue

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Lacy Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.7 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	2.2 mi
6/10	Mount Vernon	Public - Choice school	K to 8	3.0 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	3.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Lacy Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	2.2 mi
6/10	Mount Vernon PublicK to 8 Choice school	3.0 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	3.1 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1516 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$895,000	3	3	2,129	10,890
1514 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	–	–	3	3,417	10,890
1509 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$1,515,000	–	5	3,467	17,424
1507 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$625,000	3	3	3,281	21,344
1508 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$605,000	4	3	2,758	13,198
1511 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$350,000	4	2	1,850	15,246
1505 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$246,000	–	5	6,663	16,117
1519 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	–	–	3	1,324	23,087
1504 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$1,195,000	5	5	4,010	13,068
1515 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$1,229,000	–	3.5	3,010	29,185
1532 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	–	–	4	2,266	43,560
1501 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608	$1,062,500	5	6	4,050	35,283
1511 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$875,000	–	2	2,025	22,651
1531 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	–	–	2	1,743	23,087
1505 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607	$435,000	3	2	1,427	19,166

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