Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,478 sqft
1705 Scales St, Raleigh, NC 27608
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$294/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Priced below appaisal! Unique find in Five Points. 1920 Tudor w/ salt water pool + detached 2 car garage. Total renovation from top to bottom. Open floor plan. Spacious living rm includes wood burning fp. Updated kitchen offers granite, s/s apps, tile b-splash, custom cabs & center island. Large master. Updated bathrms. Covered porch & patio w/ grilling station. Fenced backyard.Priced below appaisal! Unique find in Five Points. 1920 Tudor w/ salt water pool + detached 2 car garage. Total renovation from top to bottom. Open floor plan. Spacious living rm includes wood burning fp. Updated kitchen offers granite, s/s apps, tile b-splash, custom cabs & center island. Large master. Updated bathrms. Covered porch & patio w/ grilling station. Fenced backyard.
  • Listed by: David Wilson 919.844.1152 david@carolinaschoice.com Brokerage DRE #C13689 • Carolina's Choice Real Estate
  • Listed by: Courtney Wilson 919.522.3446 courtney@carolinaschoice.com
Listing closed: 02/05/2014 01:03 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 1916248

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 1705 Scales Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Glenwood South To L on Whitaker Mill, R on Scales, Home on R
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.803638
  • Longitude: -78.644188
  • Neighborhood: Five Points
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 6
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
  • Tax Rate: 0.91
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 1916248
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Underwood Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin Middle
  • High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1478.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Per Survey
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 150.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.98
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Private
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Stucco
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Interior Entry, Unfinished, Unheated
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Whirlpool Tub, Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Breakfast Room
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
Room 9
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Main
Room 10
  • Type: Other
  • Description: 9.2X15
Room 11
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main

Property History for 1705 Scales Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #408914830

$435,000
Feb 5, 2014

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1916248

$434,200
Feb 5, 2014

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1916248

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #408914830

$435,000
02/05/2014

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1916248

$434,200
02/05/2014

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1916248

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

Public Records for 1705 Scales Street

Taxable ValueLand$530,000Additions$919,175Total$1,449,175
Tax Record2025$12,658 ($1,055 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,420 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,420 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2019Year Renovated2019ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.07-57-5600-000

Schools near 1705 Scales Street

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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: 1705 Scales Street, Raleigh, NC 27608
$434,200
3
1,478
7,840
1,771
8,276
$750,000
3
1,701
2,264
7,841
$10,000
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