408 Morrison Avenue

Closed 12/1/20
Closed 12/1/20
The Glenwood quarried stone fireplace chimney welcomes you home to this quaint cottage. Front Elevation
Step onto the covered porch to enter this lovingly cared for home. Front Entrance
Imagine enjoying coffee on this lovely porch while surveying the morning activities of the neighborhood. Front Side Porch
Beautiful entrance into this cottage. 9' ceilings and period molding add to its charm. Living Room
This fireplace is constructed of rock quarried from the old Glenwood quarry near where Glenwood Village now stands. Fireplace
Spacious DR to meet all of your holiday family/friend needs. Dining Room
This space is perfect for preparing not only those holiday meals, but the everyday culinary needs. Kitchen
Clean up is a breeze with sink and dishwasher within close proximity of each other. Kitchen Sink
The sale does not include an oven/stove. The current cooking option accommodates an electrical platform. However, a gas option could be accommodated by running a gas line from existing onsite gas availability. Kitchen Cooking
No excuses for not enough kitchen storage options with this spacious pantry. Kitchen Pantry
Bath/Shower combination. Efficient use of the space. Main Level Bath
This is a great space to invite guests to enjoy all that Five Points has to offer. Guest Bedroom 1
Perfect for setting up that home office or a nursery. Guest Bedroom 2
Spacious master with access to the adjoining rear screened-in porch. Master Bedroom
Great place to enjoy a dinner or just wind down from the day. Could also be a place for a home based office on those nice days. Rear Screened in Porch
A great place to relax to survey all of the garden activities. Rear Screened in Porch
Current owner used this space as a home office. Walk-Up Attic
Plenty additional space for owners' use as needed. Walk-Up Attic
While not permitted when constructed, it is convenient if attic is heavily used. Attic Bath
Additional Attic Storage
Perfect to store the season's harvest or work on that special home project. Basement
Water is available via this sink opening possibilities for a basement wet bar. Basement Sink
Basement Laundry
Perfect to keep you warm while in the basement area. Basement Woodstove
The home offers great views of the backyard from various levels. Rear Elevation
Ample space for gardening and expanding the vineyard. Scuppernong Grapevine and Raised Beds
Perfect for storing gardening tools or used as a potting shed. Endless possibilities. Shed
Brick Covered Patio
More room for growing the season's vegetables or flowers. Left Facing Raised Garden Beds
Sold
Last Sold Price
$465,000
3 beds1,213 sqft
408 Morrison Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1943Year Built
$383/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Quaint Five Points cottage as charming and solidly built as the Glenwood quarried granite fireplace. Ready for a new vision. Home boasts 9' ceilings/original red oak HW floors. Updated kitchen. Perfect for the city gardener with raised beds & mature muscadine grapevine. Basement/workshop ideal for storing season's harvest or working on that next project. Detached shed. Walk up attic/office has full bath. Enjoy coffee on front porch and dinner/drinks on back screened in-porch. Below tax value. Offered...Quaint Five Points cottage as charming and solidly built as the Glenwood quarried granite fireplace. Ready for a new vision. Home boasts 9' ceilings/original red oak HW floors. Updated kitchen. Perfect for the city gardener with raised beds & mature muscadine grapevine. Basement/workshop ideal for storing season's harvest or working on that next project. Detached shed. Walk up attic/office has full bath. Enjoy coffee on front porch and dinner/drinks on back screened in-porch. Below tax value. Offered as is.
  • Listed by: Lee Cox 919.413.2506 leecox.cdp@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C30996 • Cox Distinctive Properties, LL
Listing closed: 12/01/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2351599

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Property Information for 408 Morrison Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,027 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Zoning Description: RA Res<10A
  • Subdivision: Hayes Barton
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RA Res<10A
  • Directions: Take Glenwood South from 440. Turn left on Fairview Road. Turn right on Morrison Avenue. Home on right.
  • Subdivision Name: Hayes Barton
  • Latitude: 35.799151
  • Longitude: -78.642813
  • Neighborhood: Hayes Barton
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,027.00
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 11 and 12
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
  • Tax Rate: 0.0
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2351599
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Underwood Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin Middle
  • High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, On Street, Unpaved
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1213.0
  • Lot Features: Garden
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 125
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1387.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Has Primary Residence: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.14
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Plaster, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Screened
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Asbestos, Plaster, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Interior Features: Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Storage, Bathtub/Shower Combination
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
Room 1
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Family 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
Room 7
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Pantry
Room 8
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Additional
  • Description: Attic/Off
Room 9
  • Type: Other
  • Description: Unf. Basem
Room 10
  • Type: Workshop
Room 11
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main

Property History for 408 Morrison Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685953555

$465,000—
Dec 1, 2020

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2351599

$465,000—
Nov 4, 2020

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2351599

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685953555

$465,000
12/01/2020

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2351599

$465,000
11/04/2020

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2351599

—

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

Public Records for 408 Morrison Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$490,000Additions$144,065Total$634,065
Tax Record2025$5,550 ($462 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,241 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,241 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943Year Renovated1988ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.11-55-9928 0046841Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 408 Morrison Avenue

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Underwood Elementary
Public - K to 5
Oberlin Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Needham Broughton High
Public - 9 to 12
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Public - 6 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary
PublicK to 5

Oberlin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Public6 to 13

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 408 Morrison Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
$465,000
3
1,213
6,534
410 Morrison Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
–
–
1,508
6,534
404 Morrison Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
–
–
2
2,000
6,534
412 Morrison Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
$600,000
3
1,100
6,098
411 Morrison Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
–
–
2
1,720
6,098
421 Morrison Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
–
–
1
962
6,534

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