421 Transylvania Avenue

Closed 4/20/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,000,000

4 beds4 baths3,135 sqft

421 Transylvania Ave, Raleigh, NC 27609

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.53 acresLot Size

1949Year Built

$638/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Very rare opportunity for one of the largest buildable lots in Country Club Hills! The current home is available as-is if you desire to renovate, or build your own giant estate. The lot is also large enough to recombine and build two amazing luxury estate homes. The opportunities are endless.Very rare opportunity for one of the largest buildable lots in Country Club Hills! The current home is available as-is if you desire to renovate, or build your own giant estate. The lot is also large enough to recombine and build two amazing luxury estate homes. The opportunities are endless.

Listed by: Phillip Marquis 919.805.2664 phillip@marquis-realty.com Brokerage DRE #C29199 • Marquis Realty

Listing closed: 04/20/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2364796

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

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Sold 04/06/26

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,137
Square Feet: 0.35
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Square Feet: 0.4
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Property Information for 421 Transylvania Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $14,389 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wake County
Zoning Description: R-4
Subdivision: Country Club Hills

Building Information

Year Built: 1949
Lot Size: 1.53 AC / 66,646 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R-4
Directions: Heading North on Glenwood Ave; Turn right onto Granville Drive; Turn right on Transylvania; house on the left at the corner of Transylvania and Alleghany.

Subdivision Name: Country Club Hills
Latitude: 35.828018
Longitude: -78.657711

Taxes and HOA Information

Association Fee Includes: Unknown
Association: No

Tax Annual Amount: $14,389.00
City Limits Of: Raleigh
Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: see descrp
Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Tax Rate: 0.95

Contract Information

Original Listing ID: 2364796
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 - Oberlin Middle

High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High

Parking

Parking Features: Basement, Concrete, Driveway
Carport: No

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 3135.0
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Hardwood Trees

Lot Size Dimensions: 170x347x238x200x100
Architectural Style: Traditional
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1618.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Sold PriceList Price: 1.0

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Basement Description: Unfinished

Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Shower Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination

Room Information

Rooms Total: 9.0

Room 1

Type: Living Room

Room 2

Type: Breakfast Room

Room 3

Type: Den

Property History for 421 Transylvania Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 20, 2021	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2364796	$2,000,000	—
Apr 6, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #696227729	$2,000,000	+14.5% / yr
Feb 9, 2021	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2364796		—
Feb 3, 2021	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2364796	$2,000,000	—
Mar 8, 2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #640642287	$1,510,000	—
Mar 8, 2019	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2225673	$1,510,000	—
Feb 21, 2019	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2225673		—
Nov 26, 2018	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2225673	$2,000,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/20/2021	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2364796	$2,000,000
04/06/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #696227729	$2,000,000 +14.5% / yr
02/09/2021	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2364796	—
02/03/2021	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2364796	$2,000,000
03/08/2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #640642287	$1,510,000
03/08/2019	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2225673	$1,510,000
02/21/2019	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2225673	—
11/26/2018	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2225673	$2,000,000

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

Public Records for 421 Transylvania Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,995,000Additions$683,957Total$2,678,957

Tax Record2025$23,363 ($1,947 / month)

Home Facts

Baths3Total Finished SqFt5,941 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,941 SqFtStories2Lot Size66,211 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2024ZoningR-4CountyWAKEAPN1705.09-16-4455 0062920Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 421 Transylvania Avenue

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Root Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.5 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.6 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	3.4 mi
2/10	Phillips High	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	3.6 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	3.8 mi
NR	St. David's School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Root Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.6 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	3.4 mi
2/10	Phillips High Public9 to 12 Choice school	3.6 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	3.8 mi
NR	St. David's School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 421 Transylvania Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27609	$2,000,000	4	4	3,135	66,646
415 Transylvania Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27609	–	–	3	4,222	54,014
3311 Alleghany Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609	$1,650,000	5	5	4,094	53,143
409 Transylvania Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27609	–	–	5	3,816	45,738
3308 Alleghany Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609	$1,173,000	–	5	6,489	29,621
500 Hertford Street, Raleigh, NC 27609	–	–	3	2,600	35,719
504 Hertford Street, Raleigh, NC 27609	–	–	5	4,018	41,382
3280 Granville Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609	–	–	–	–	18,295
3323 Alleghany Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609	$2,055,000	5	6	6,002	57,499
208 Pasquotank Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608	$1,300,000	–	–	–	30,056

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