2605 Vanderbilt Avenue

Closed 7/24/09
Closed 7/24/09
Great family home one block over from NCSU. Exterior Front
Living room is spacious, light and bright, and features a fireplace with wood burning stove. Living Room
Dining room has unique, updated lighting fixture and pass-through to the kitchen. Dining Room
Updated kitchen has quality cabinets and a nice open feeling. Kitchen
Back entry room has recessed glass blocks for additional lighting, and attractive back staircase. Other
Third bedroom is configured for a child's bedroom...with shelving and also closet with shelves. There are lots of windows! Bedroom
This is another of the bedrooms, 11x13 in size. Bedroom
Master bedroom features custom built wall closets for clothes and shoes. Master Bedroom
This bright, windowed space, just off the living room, can be used as an office or sunroom. Studio/Study/Office
Sellers frequently use the rear entry of the home from the fenced, private backyard. Exterior Back
Sold
Last Sold Price
$365,100
3 beds2,087 sqft
2605 Vanderbilt Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$175/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Wonderful 1930s family home--renovated by resident architect-- within easy walk to NCSU. Lg living rm opens to sunroom/office. Kit. has pass-thru to dining. First flr bath facilities--unique. See agent remarks. Back stairs to playroom/office/sewing room. Great, enclosed bkyd w/ wired out-building. Viewers enter from front, dog will be in backyard. Best not to test. Very nice.Wonderful 1930s family home--renovated by resident architect-- within easy walk to NCSU. Lg living rm opens to sunroom/office. Kit. has pass-thru to dining. First flr bath facilities--unique. See agent remarks. Back stairs to playroom/office/sewing room. Great, enclosed bkyd w/ wired out-building. Viewers enter from front, dog will be in backyard. Best not to test. Very nice.
  • Listed by: Lucy C Coulbourn 919.847.2222 lucycoulbourn@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C5791 • Coldwell Banker Advantage
Listing closed: 07/24/2009 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 1632885

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Property Information for 2605 Vanderbilt Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Zoning Description: SP R-6
  • Subdivision: Fairmont
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: SP R-6
  • Directions: From Wade Avenue turn south onto Brooks (toward the NCSU campus). Left on Vanderbilt. Go two blocks up, home is on right. (Vanderbilt parallels Hillsborough St.)
  • Subdivision Name: Fairmont
  • Latitude: 35.78894
  • Longitude: -78.669983
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 81 & 80
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
  • Tax Rate: 0.9
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 1632885
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Olds Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Centennial Campus Middle
  • High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2087.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.97
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Combination, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Office
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Second
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
Room 8
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Second
  • Description: Playrm/off
Room 9
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Back entry

Property History for 2605 Vanderbilt Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2009

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1632885

$365,100—
Jul 23, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #272129463

$365,000—
May 21, 2009

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1632885

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2009

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1632885

$365,100
07/23/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #272129463

$365,000
05/21/2009

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1632885

—

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Public Records for 2605 Vanderbilt Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$450,000Additions$260,508Total$710,508
Tax Record2025$6,216 ($518 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,232 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,232 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1980ZoningR-6CountyWAKEAPN0794.20-72-8263 0035423Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2605 Vanderbilt Avenue

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Olds Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Martin Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Needham Broughton High
Public - 9 to 12
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Public - 6 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Olds Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Martin Middle
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: 2605 Vanderbilt Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
$365,100
3
2,087
9,147
2603 Vanderbilt Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
$1,280,000
–
2
2,775
8,712
2601 Vanderbilt Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
–
–
2
–
9,148
2611 Vanderbilt Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
$350,000
–
2
2,576
9,148
2610 Vanderbilt Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
$364,000
–
2
1,627
9,148
2608 Vanderbilt Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
$350,000
–
3
2,165
8,712

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