5004 Contender Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603

$375,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

1,633 Sq. Ft.

$230 / Sq. Ft.

1,633

Sq. Ft.

$230

per Sq. Ft.

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Closed 9/9/24

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Description

Better than a Gem! Price Just Reduced. Welcome to 5004 Contender Drive in Raleigh's desirable Crest of Carolina neighborhood, where family-friendly charm meets modern convenience. This beautifully updated traditional home boasts 3BDs and 2.5 Baths. The bonus room can also be utilized as a 4th Bedroom if desired. The living room has a gas fireplace and a new light fixture. The eat-in kitchen has granite counters. The primary bedroom and ensuite are located on the home's first floor, offering privacy...Better than a Gem! Price Just Reduced. Welcome to 5004 Contender Drive in Raleigh's desirable Crest of Carolina neighborhood, where family-friendly charm meets modern convenience. This beautifully updated traditional home boasts 3BDs and 2.5 Baths. The bonus room can also be utilized as a 4th Bedroom if desired. The living room has a gas fireplace and a new light fixture. The eat-in kitchen has granite counters. The primary bedroom and ensuite are located on the home's first floor, offering privacy and convenience. The interior has been completely transformed with fresh paint from a 2024 soothing paint palette with matching hues that flow from room to room. There is newly finished Bamboo flooring downstairs, new carpet in the stairwell and the upstairs, and new LVP flooring in the primary bath, upstairs bath, and laundry area, giving the home a bright and airy feel. The seller has added all new Samsung S/S high end appliances to the complete kitchen. Step out on the newly built deck, perfect for enjoying lazy summer mornings or crisp autumn evenings. The large, fully fenced backyard is an entertainer's dream, offering ample space to enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding community. There is a single-car garage attached to the home. The neighborhood has a fully stocked pond perfect for a morning stroll or a family picnic. It is a short distance from the house, and all have easy access to the new 540 highway. Take advantage of the incredible opportunity to a Paradise in one of Raleigh's most sought-after neighborhoods. Schedule a showing today and make this home your 'Home Sweet Home.'

Listed by Rich Mosden • Richard Mosden

Property Details for 5004 Contender Drive

View

Yes

Waterfront

Showings Expected to Begin

07-31-2024

Subdivision

Crest of Carolina

HOA Fees

$25.33

LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 03:26 AM

Property Details for 5004 Contender Drive

Status	Closed
MLS #	10041308
Days on Market	22
Taxes	$1,728 / year
HOA Fees	$25 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	2003
Lot Size	0.00 AC / 0 SF
County	Wake County

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Sold By EXP Realty LLC

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Building Information for 5004 Contender Drive

Stories2Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

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$1,989 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,820

Property Taxes

$144

HOA Dues

$25

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Property Information for 5004 Contender Drive

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Take 401 South from Raleigh Left onto Ten-Ten Rd. at red light (Harris Teeter) Right onto Sauls Rd. at light. First right into subdivision and Contender Drive. House will be on the left several houses down.
Subdivision Name: Crest of Carolina

Latitude: 35.635688
Longitude: -78.644584
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Neighborhood: Carolinas

Taxes and HOA Information

Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
Association: Yes

Total HOA Dues: $25.33
HOA 1 Fees Required: Yes
Tax Annual Amount: $1,727.54
City Limits YN: No
Lot Number: 98
Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
School District Link: Wake

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Property Leased YN: No
Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-08-26

School Information

Elementary School: Wake - Rand Road
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - North Garner

High School: Wake - South Garner

Parking

Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Attached Carport

Carport: No
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.0
Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 1633.0
Lot Features: Few Trees

Architectural Style: A-Frame
Other Area Above Grade: 0
Other Area Below Grade: 0
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Number: 98
Structure Type: Multi Family
Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Other
Enhanced Accessible: No
Power Production YN: No
Primary Residence YN: Yes
Sold PriceList Price: 0.99

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 29

Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Street Lights
Senior Community: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Septic Available

Water Source: Public
Water_Sewer: Public, Septic Tank, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Septic Available

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard

Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
New Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Multi Family

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Fireplace Y N: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet
Door Features: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
Windows Treatment: Aluminum Frames
Cooling: Heat Pump
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Propane
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Interior Features: Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen
Spa: No
Equipment Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Septic Available, Attached Carport, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Equipment: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Attached Carport

Room Information

Rooms Total: 8.0

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 11.2 x 12.5
Room Width: 12.5

Room Length: 11.2
Room Level: First
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 10.4 x 11.5
Room Width: 11.5

Room Length: 10.4
Room Level: First
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 112.2 x 16
Room Width: 16.0

Room Length: 112.2
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 11.7 x 11.8
Room Width: 11.8

Room Length: 11.7
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bathroom 3

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 11 x 16.3
Room Width: 16.3

Room Length: 11.0
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bonus Room

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 10.2 x 11.5
Room Width: 11.5

Room Length: 10.2
Room Level: First
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 11.4 x 17.2
Room Width: 17.2

Room Length: 11.4
Room Level: First
Room Type: Family Room

Room 8

Room Level: First
Room Type: Laundry

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Sale and Listing

Property Type: Residential
Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 5004 Contender Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 9, 2024	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	$375,000	—
Sep 6, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1540283279	$375,000	+8.1% / yr
Aug 6, 2024	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10041308		—
Jul 31, 2024	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	$380,000	—
Jul 16, 2024	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10041308		—
Jul 16, 2024	Temporarily Off Market TRIANGLEMLS #10041308		—
Jul 16, 2024	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10041308		—
Jul 16, 2024	Temporarily Off Market TRIANGLEMLS #10041308		—
Jul 15, 2024	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10041308		—
Jul 15, 2024	Temporarily Off Market TRIANGLEMLS #10041308		—
Jul 14, 2024	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	$390,000	—
Oct 1, 2014	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1942255		—
Oct 1, 2014	Expired AMLS #1942255	$174,900	—
Jul 31, 2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #420932397	$170,500	+0.8% / yr
Jul 31, 2014	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1955117		—
Jul 31, 2014	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1955117		—
Jul 31, 2014	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	$170,500	—
Jul 31, 2014	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	$170,500	—
Jul 31, 2014	Sold AMLS #1955117	$170,500	—
Jul 1, 2014	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1930180		—
Jul 1, 2014	Expired AMLS #1930180	$174,900	—
Jun 17, 2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	$174,900	—
Jun 17, 2014	Listed (Active) AMLS #1955117	$174,900	—
Jun 17, 2014	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1942255		—
Jun 17, 2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	$174,900	—
Apr 12, 2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1942255	$174,900	—
Apr 12, 2014	Listed (Active) AMLS #1942255	$174,900	—
Apr 12, 2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1942255	$174,900	—
Mar 9, 2014	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1930180		—
Feb 5, 2014	Listed (Active) AMLS #1930180	$174,900	—
Feb 5, 2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1930180	$174,900	—
Feb 5, 2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1930180	$174,900	—
Sep 16, 2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #876176	$159,900	—
Sep 16, 2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #876176	$159,900	—
Sep 15, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #201973895	$160,000	—
Aug 19, 2006	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #876176		—
Jul 12, 2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #876176	$159,900	—
Jul 12, 2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #876176	$159,900	—
Dec 30, 2003	Expired AMLS #692973	$139,900	—
Dec 30, 2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #692973		—
Sep 24, 2003	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #692973		—
Jun 4, 2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #692973	$151,900	—
Jun 4, 2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #692973	$151,900	—
Jun 4, 2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #692973	$151,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/09/2024	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	$375,000
09/06/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1540283279	$375,000 +8.1% / yr
08/06/2024	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	—
07/31/2024	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	$380,000
07/16/2024	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	—
07/16/2024	Temporarily Off Market TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	—
07/16/2024	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	—
07/16/2024	Temporarily Off Market TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	—
07/15/2024	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	—
07/15/2024	Temporarily Off Market TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	—
07/14/2024	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10041308	$390,000
10/01/2014	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1942255	—
10/01/2014	Expired AMLS #1942255	$174,900
07/31/2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #420932397	$170,500 +0.8% / yr
07/31/2014	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	—
07/31/2014	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	—
07/31/2014	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	$170,500
07/31/2014	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	$170,500
07/31/2014	Sold AMLS #1955117	$170,500
07/01/2014	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1930180	—
07/01/2014	Expired AMLS #1930180	$174,900
06/17/2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	$174,900
06/17/2014	Listed (Active) AMLS #1955117	$174,900
06/17/2014	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1942255	—
06/17/2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1955117	$174,900
04/12/2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1942255	$174,900
04/12/2014	Listed (Active) AMLS #1942255	$174,900
04/12/2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1942255	$174,900
03/09/2014	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1930180	—
02/05/2014	Listed (Active) AMLS #1930180	$174,900
02/05/2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1930180	$174,900
02/05/2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1930180	$174,900
09/16/2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #876176	$159,900
09/16/2006	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #876176	$159,900
09/15/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #201973895	$160,000
08/19/2006	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #876176	—
07/12/2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #876176	$159,900
07/12/2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #876176	$159,900
12/30/2003	Expired AMLS #692973	$139,900
12/30/2003	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #692973	—
09/24/2003	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #692973	—
06/04/2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #692973	$151,900
06/04/2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #692973	$151,900
06/04/2003	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #692973	$151,900

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

Public Records for 5004 Contender Drive

Taxable ValueLand$95,000Additions$258,433Total$353,433

Tax Record2025$2,281 ($190 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,473 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,473 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,958 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003ZoningR-30CountyWAKEAPN1608.02-56-6408 0305069Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5004 Contender Drive

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Rand Road Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	2.1 mi
2/10	North Garner Middle	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	5.8 mi
8/10	South Garner High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.9 mi
8/10	Vernon Malone College and Career Academy	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	8.1 mi
2/10	SCORE Academy	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	9.8 mi
8/10	Crossroads FLEX	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	9.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Rand Road Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	2.1 mi
2/10	North Garner Middle Public6 to 8 Serves this home	5.8 mi
8/10	South Garner High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.9 mi
8/10	Vernon Malone College and Career Academy Public9 to 13 Nearby school	8.1 mi
2/10	SCORE Academy Public9 to 12 Nearby school	9.8 mi
8/10	Crossroads FLEX Public9 to 12 Nearby school	9.8 mi

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