1808 Sunset Drive

Closed 4/16/25
Closed 4/16/25
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Last Sold Price
$725,000
2 beds1,834 sqft

1808 Sunset Dr, Raleigh, NC 27608

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1923Year Built
$395/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located just a block from the lively center of Five Points, this classic 1920's bungalow offers endless potential on a fabulous, flat .24-acre lot. This estate-sale property is being sold by a seller who has not lived in the home, and it's brimming with opportunities for both renovators and new-build visionaries. With 9-foot ceilings, two bedrooms, and two full baths, the home combines spaciousness with period charm. Inside, you'll find a cozy family room with a gas fireplace, kitchen featuring a...Located just a block from the lively center of Five Points, this classic 1920's bungalow offers endless potential on a fabulous, flat .24-acre lot. This estate-sale property is being sold by a seller who has not lived in the home, and it's brimming with opportunities for both renovators and new-build visionaries. With 9-foot ceilings, two bedrooms, and two full baths, the home combines spaciousness with period charm. Inside, you'll find a cozy family room with a gas fireplace, kitchen featuring a gas range and dishwasher, and a convenient laundry room. The primary bath includes a stall shower, while the second bath has a tub-shower combo. Outside, a huge detached two-car garage and concrete off-street parking add practical convenience, while the flat yard offers an ideal canvas for gardening or expansion. The pull-down attic provides additional storage options. Set on a great street, this home is just steps from Five Points' vibrant restaurants, breweries, and shops, making it the perfect base for enjoying all that this sought-after neighborhood has to offer. Whether you choose to restore its vintage character or build a dream home, this property holds exceptional promise.
  • Listed by: Susan Dahlin Bashford 919.522.1467 susan.bashford@hodgekittrellsir.com Brokerage DRE #C1002 • Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
  • Listed by: Sarah Bashford 919.539.5531 movingwithbee@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C1002 • Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Listing closed: 04/16/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10062196
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1808 Sunset Drive

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,569 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Subdivision: Fairview Park

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Subdivision Name: Fairview Park
  • Latitude: 35.8044
  • Longitude: -78.642718
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,569.00
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 20
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-01-24
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake County Schools
  • Elementary School 2: Wake - Underwood Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
  • Middle School 2: Wake - Oberlin Middle
  • High School: Wake County Schools
  • High School 2: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Detached, Garage, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1834.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Parcel Number: 1704579878
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
  • Has Primary Residence: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.91
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl
  • Cooling: None
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 10.19
  • Width: 6.0
Room 2
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 19.6
  • Width: 17.0
Room 3
  • Type: Laundry
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 8.0
  • Width: 12.7
Room 4
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 10.19
  • Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 11.4
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 11.3
Room 7
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 28.6
  • Width: 14.0
Room 8
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Garage
  • Length: 30.0
  • Width: 30.0

Property History for 1808 Sunset Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 16, 2025

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10062196

$725,000—
Mar 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1555593582

$725,000—
Dec 21, 2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10062196

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/16/2025

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10062196

$725,000
03/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1555593582

$725,000
12/21/2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10062196

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Public records

1808 Sunset Drive

Beds

0

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,787 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,787 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

10,454 SqFt

Schools near 1808 Sunset Drive

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
Phillips High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary
PublicK to 5

Oberlin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

Phillips 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: 1808 Sunset Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
$725,000
2
1,834
10,454
1810 Sunset Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
$235,000
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3
2,752
10,454
1806 Sunset Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
$699,000
3
1,309
10,018
1804 Sunset Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
$162,500
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1
1,290
10,454
1809 Sunset Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
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2
1,790
4,792
1807 Sunset Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
$253,000
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4
3,220
6,970

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