3705 Melrose Drive

Closed 4/28/05
Closed 4/28/05
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$158,000
3 beds2,262 sqft
3705 Melrose Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$70/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Charming & NO CITY TAXES! Home features open floor plan w/plenty of space. Great kitchen w/lots of cabinets/countertops & a bright skylight. Extra rooms for dining room, playroom/bonus. Many upgrades & well maintained. Fenced backyard, privacy fence & walled patio. Wired workshop. Quiet neighborhood close to 440. Beautiful landscaped 1/2 acre lot. New Furnace 2/05 & New Septic LinCharming & NO CITY TAXES! Home features open floor plan w/plenty of space. Great kitchen w/lots of cabinets/countertops & a bright skylight. Extra rooms for dining room, playroom/bonus. Many upgrades & well maintained. Fenced backyard, privacy fence & walled patio. Wired workshop. Quiet neighborhood close to 440. Beautiful landscaped 1/2 acre lot. New Furnace 2/05 & New Septic Lin
  • Listed by: Rick W Freeman 919.876.8824 blasit@hpw.com Brokerage DRE #C1232 • Coldwell Banker HPW
Listing closed: 04/28/2005 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 784865

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$385,500

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

101.3%

Raleigh, NC

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Property Information for 3705 Melrose Drive

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Zoning Description: R-6
  • Subdivision: Somerset Hills
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-6
  • Directions: From Beltline, North on Capital, RT on Trawick. At fork, continue RT on Trawick, RT on Melrose. OR From Beltline, HWY 64E to LT on Trawick at Tower Shopping Ctr, LT on Melrose.
  • Subdivision Name: Somerset Hills
  • Latitude: 35.805717
  • Longitude: -78.579261
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Has City Limits: No
  • Lot Number: 6
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • Tax Rate: 0.7
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 784865
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Wilburn Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Durant Road Middle
  • Middle School 2: Wake - Centennial Campus Middle
  • High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Parking Pad
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2262.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Hardwood Trees
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 179 x 144 x 189
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.99
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio, Porch
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Fireplace Screen
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Windows Treatment: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Purifier, Water Softener
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Shower Only, Bathtub Only
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Office
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Breakfast Room
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
Room 10
  • Type: Bonus Room
  • Level: Main
Room 11
  • Type: Recreation Room

Property History for 3705 Melrose Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #157312186

$158,000—
Apr 28, 2005

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #784865

$158,000—
Apr 11, 2005

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #784865

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #157312186

$158,000
04/28/2005

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #784865

$158,000
04/11/2005

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #784865

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

Public Records for 3705 Melrose Drive

Taxable ValueLand$105,000Additions$213,234Total$318,234
Tax Record2025$2,055 ($171 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,909 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963ZoningR-6CountyWAKEAPN1724.06-48-7444 0078352Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3705 Melrose Drive

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wilburn Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Durant Road Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Millbrook High
Public - 9 to 12
River Oaks Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Wilburn Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Durant Road Middle
Public6 to 8

Millbrook High
Public9 to 12

River Oaks Middle
Public6 to 8

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: 3705 Melrose Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604
$158,000
3
2,262
21,780
3709 Melrose Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604
–
–
2
1,906
22,216
3701 Melrose Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604
$136,000
3
1,344
22,651
1917 Carthage Circle, Raleigh, NC 27604
$209,000
3
1,688
9,147
1921 Carthage Circle, Raleigh, NC 27604
$332,900
3
1,410
8,712
1913 Carthage Circle, Raleigh, NC 27604
–
–
1,508
10,019

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