1917 Sunset Dr
Description
Do you have a great imagination, a talented architect, and the desire to make a classic Five Points home your own? This 1927 brick home is full of character and ready for its next chapter. Offering 2,332 square feet, off-street parking, and a detached garage, the property features mature trees and inviting outdoor spaces with potential for patios, porches, an expanded footprint, or an ADU (subject to applicable regulations). The first floor includes original hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen, formal...Do you have a great imagination, a talented architect, and the desire to make a classic Five Points home your own? This 1927 brick home is full of character and ready for its next chapter. Offering 2,332 square feet, off-street parking, and a detached garage, the property features mature trees and inviting outdoor spaces with potential for patios, porches, an expanded footprint, or an ADU (subject to applicable regulations). The first floor includes original hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, a den or bedroom, a full bath, a laundry or pantry area, and a spacious foyer. Upstairs, the primary suite includes two full baths and a flexible foyer/office area with the potential to reconfigure into additional bedrooms. The insulated third-floor attic and full basement add even more possibilities. An outstanding opportunity to renovate, restore, or personalize a home in the heart of Five Points, just moments from local dining, shopping, parks, downtown Raleigh, RTP, and RDU Airport.
- Listed by Kathy Tambke • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Property Details for 1917 Sunset Drive
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LISTING UPDATED: 07/27/2026 05:15 AM
Property Details for 1917 Sunset Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 10180823 |
| Taxes | $7,287 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 AC / 5,227 SF |
| County | Wake County |
Location
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Building Information for 1917 Sunset Drive
Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
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$5,075 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,468
Property Taxes
$607
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 1917 Sunset Drive
Summary
Location and General Information
- Zoning: R-10
- Directions: From Downtown, Glenwood Avenue to Five Points, Take a Right onto Whitaker Mill and then a left onto Sunset. House is on the left.
- Subdivision Name: Bloomsbury
- Latitude: 35.806156
- Longitude: -78.644142
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
- Neighborhood: Bloomsbury at Five Points
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,286.79
- City Limits Of: Raleigh
- City Limits YN: Yes
- Lot Number: LO7
- Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Property Leased YN: No
- Years Owned: Less Than 1 Year
School Information
- Elementary School: Wake County Schools
- Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
- High School: Wake County Schools
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Total: 2332.6
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Other Area Above Grade: 380.25
- Other Area Below Grade: 441.11
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 821.36
- Parcel Number: Pin#170407585523 RE ID 0028500
- Structure Type: House
- Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
- Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
- New Construction: No
- Photos Count: 7
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Historical Area, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Senior Community: No
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
- Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Block, Brick, Brick Veneer
- Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar, Combination
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
- New Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Block, Brick, Brick Veneer, House
Interior Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 1
- Basement Description: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Fireplace Y N: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Flooring: Combination, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- Cooling?: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating?: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
- Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
- Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Driveway, Garage, On Street, Aluminum Siding, Block, Brick, Brick Veneer, Laundry Room, Main Level
- Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Laundry Room, Main Level, Driveway, Garage, On Street
Room Information
Room Information
- Rooms Total: 7.0
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 16.4 x 27.5
- Room Width: 27.5
- Room Length: 16.4
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 10.11 x 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Length: 10.11
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.5
- Room Width: 13.5
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 5.0 x 6.1
- Room Width: 6.1
- Room Length: 5.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.1
- Room Width: 7.1
- Room Length: 8.1
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Office
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 4.1 x 8.6
- Room Width: 8.6
- Room Length: 4.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Length: 10.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 12.1
- Room Width: 12.1
- Room Length: 13.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 5.1 x 10.2
- Room Width: 10.2
- Room Length: 5.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Laundry
Room 11
- Room Dimensions: 17.11 x 11.11
- Room Width: 11.11
- Room Length: 17.11
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 12
- Room Dimensions: 4.1 x 12.1
- Room Width: 12.1
- Room Length: 4.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Office
Room 13
- Room Dimensions: 11.1 x 7.4
- Room Width: 7.4
- Room Length: 11.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Class Name: CrossProperty
Property History for 1917 Sunset Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10180823 | $879,000 | — |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #111809931 | $700,000 | — |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1943268552 | $700,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10180823 | $879,000 |
| 06/18/2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #111809931 | $700,000 |
| 06/18/2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1943268552 | $700,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1917 Sunset Drive
Taxable ValueLand$531,250Additions$268,089Total$799,339
Tax Record2025$6,991 ($583 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1992ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.07-58-5523-000
Schools near 1917 Sunset Drive
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 | ||
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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