Closed
Last Sold Price
$1,749,500
3 beds2,777 sqft

3231 Sussex Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.74 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$630/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Classic home ideally situated on a massive corner lot in Coley Forest. So many unique architectural details in this home such as wood beams and brick floors in the family room. The main house is 3 bedrooms plus first floor den/office but has a 407sf detatched guest house with full bath for in-laws and guests making this a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full bath and 2 half baths. There is so much potential for renovation and plenty of room for expansion. Do not miss out on this opportunity to create the...Classic home ideally situated on a massive corner lot in Coley Forest. So many unique architectural details in this home such as wood beams and brick floors in the family room. The main house is 3 bedrooms plus first floor den/office but has a 407sf detatched guest house with full bath for in-laws and guests making this a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full bath and 2 half baths. There is so much potential for renovation and plenty of room for expansion. Do not miss out on this opportunity to create the home of your dreams on one of the most stunning lots in Coley Forest!
  • Listed by: Carolyn Swenson 919.413.5427 carolyn.swenson@allentate.com Brokerage DRE #C30590 • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood
Listing closed: 10/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10043238
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood

Sold By Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int

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Property Information for 3231 Sussex Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $13,610 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Subdivision: Coley Forest

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.74 AC / 32,234 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: Glenwood Avenue to Glen Eden Drive, Left on Sussex, Corner of Westwood and Sussex
  • Subdivision Name: Coley Forest
  • Latitude: 35.82127
  • Longitude: -78.670947
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Neighborhood: Inside the Beltline
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $13,610.00
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 11
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: Less Than 1 Year
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-09-16
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Lacy Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Martin Middle
  • High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Gravel
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2777.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Many Trees, Hardwood Trees
  • Architectural Style: Georgian, Traditional
  • Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 407.0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 382.0
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Parcel Number: LO11 COLEY FOREST BLE BM1954-86
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Has Main Level Bedrooms: No
  • Has Primary Residence: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.95
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 521.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Community Features: None
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: House, Site Built, Brick, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: No
  • Basement Description: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Workshop
  • Flooring: Brick, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Windows Treatment: Bay Window(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas, Multi Units, Gas Pack
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Stone Counters

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 16.6
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 10.9
  • Width: 15.0
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 11.1
  • Width: 11.3
Room 4
  • Type: Office
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 11.1
  • Width: 11.3
Room 5
  • Type: Bonus Room
  • Level: Basement
  • Length: 12.8
  • Width: 19.5
Room 6
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 16.6
Room 7
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 10.8
  • Width: 15.1
Room 8
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 16.2
  • Width: 24.5
Room 9
  • Type: Workshop
  • Level: Basement
  • Description: Unfinished
  • Length: 10.6
  • Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Type: Laundry
  • Level: Basement
  • Description: Unfinished
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Additional
  • Description: Studio guest house
  • Length: 15.2
  • Width: 15.2
Room 12
  • Type: Den
  • Level: Additional
  • Description: Guest house
  • Length: 7.4
  • Width: 9.8

Property History for 3231 Sussex Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2024

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10043238

$1,749,500
—
Oct 14, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542756079

$1,749,500

-3.0% / yr

Aug 14, 2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10043238

—
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2024

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10043238

$1,749,500
10/14/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542756079

$1,749,500

-3.0% / yr

08/14/2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10043238

—

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

Public Records for 3231 Sussex Road

Taxable Value

Land

$1,015,000

Additions

$572,373
Total$1,587,373

Tax Record

2025

$13,863 ($1,155 / month)

Home Facts

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,620 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,620 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

32,234 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1959

Year Renovated

1994

Zoning

R-4

County

WAKE

APN

0795.16-74-5061 0016626

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 3231 Sussex Road

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
Lacy 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: 3231 Sussex Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
$1,749,500
3
2,777
32,234
–
–
2
2,976
19,602
–
–
2
1,812
19,166
$850,000
–
2,800
21,344
$740,000
–
3.5
5,829
26,136
–
–
2,825
20,473

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