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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,712 sqft
209 S Swain St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$300/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Walk to Transfer Co. Food Hall and everything else downtown Raleigh has to offer! Charming bungalow with covered front porch features an open-concept floor plan, high ceilings, large windows, pine floors, four decorative fireplaces, updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, large owners' bedroom with walk-in closet and updated baths. Third bedroom doubles as a perfect home office. Other perks include tons of storage, deck, fenced-in back yard and available AT&T...Walk to Transfer Co. Food Hall and everything else downtown Raleigh has to offer! Charming bungalow with covered front porch features an open-concept floor plan, high ceilings, large windows, pine floors, four decorative fireplaces, updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, large owners' bedroom with walk-in closet and updated baths. Third bedroom doubles as a perfect home office. Other perks include tons of storage, deck, fenced-in back yard and available AT&T Fiber!
  • Listed by: J. Michael Jackson 919.389.3493 michael.jackson@hodgekittrellsir.com Brokerage DRE #C1002 • Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Listing closed: 05/26/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2379126

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Median sold price

$545,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

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Location

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Property Information for 209 South Swain Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,029 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Capital Blvd. towards downtown, turn left onto W. Morgan Street, Morgan St. becomes New Bern Ave., turn right onto Swain St., 209 is on your left once you cross over Hargett St.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.777144
  • Longitude: -78.628847
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,029.00
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 9
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2379126
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Root Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Moore Square Middle
  • High School: Wake - Sanderson High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Parking Pad
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1712.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Hardwood Trees
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 49.76x150x49.18x150
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Ranch, Victorian, Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.08
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Porch
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Shower Only, Bathtub Only, Smooth Ceilings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 5.0
Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main

Property History for 209 South Swain Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #698435058

$513,000—
May 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461379729

$513,000

+7.1% / yr

May 26, 2021

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2379126

$513,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #698435058

$513,000
05/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461379729

$513,000

+7.1% / yr

05/26/2021

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2379126

$513,000

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

Public Records for 209 South Swain Street

Taxable ValueLand$300,000Additions$247,874Total$547,874
Tax Record2025$4,798 ($400 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,659 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,659 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1995ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1713.05-07-0988 0062140Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 209 South Swain Street

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 - 6 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Root Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Moore Square Magnet Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

Wake Young Men'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: 209 South Swain Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
$513,000
3
1,712
7,405
–
–
1
1,553
8,276
$385,000
3
1,391
7,405
–
–
2
1,974
8,712
$430,000
3
1,132
6,098
–
–
2,589
8,276

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