505 Adams Street

Closed 3/18/16

Sold

Last Sold Price

$476,000

3 beds3 baths1,688 sqft$282/sqft

505 Adams St, Raleigh, NC 27605

Single FamilyProperty Type

4,791 sq ftLot Size

1915Year Built

$282/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Swanky Renovation in DTR! Glenwood Brooklyn Historic District with downtown views, short walk to Glenwood South! New everything: roof, dual hvac, windows, electrical, plumbing. Hardwood floors through out main and most of upstairs too! 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, fenced yard, tile in new baths, all new custom kitchen with leathered granite, bar, gas range, large and open dining area great for entertaining, open floor plan, front porch. Outstanding home!Swanky Renovation in DTR! Glenwood Brooklyn Historic District with downtown views, short walk to Glenwood South! New everything: roof, dual hvac, windows, electrical, plumbing. Hardwood floors through out main and most of upstairs too! 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, fenced yard, tile in new baths, all new custom kitchen with leathered granite, bar, gas range, large and open dining area great for entertaining, open floor plan, front porch. Outstanding home!

Listed by: Jamie Dawson 919.795.8776 raleighwoodawson@gmail.com • ERA Live Moore

Listing closed: 03/18/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2047381

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Property Information for 505 Adams Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wake County
Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision

Building Information

Year Built: 1915
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Head South on Glenwood Ave, Left on Adams Street, Home is on the right.
Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision

Latitude: 35.79351
Longitude: -78.64405
Neighborhood: Glenwood Brooklyn

Taxes and HOA Information

Association Fee Includes: Unknown
City Limits Of: Raleigh

Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: 16
Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Tax Rate: 1.04

Contract Information

Original Listing ID: 2047381
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 - Conn Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin Middle

High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High

Parking

Parking Features: On Street
Carport: No

Garage: No

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.aeriallook.com/505adamsstreet-1

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 1688.0
Lot Features: Landscaped

Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Has Primary Residence: Yes
Sold PriceList Price: 1.0

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard

Fencing: Privacy
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Security Features: Security System
New Construction Type: Site Built, Wood Siding

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Basement Description: Crawl Space

Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination

Room Information

Rooms Total: 7.0

Room 1

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Room 2

Type: Family Room
Level: Main

Room 3

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Room 4

Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main

Room 5

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second

Room 6

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Property History for 505 Adams Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 18, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #567141611	$476,000	+10.5% / yr
Mar 18, 2016	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2047381	$476,000	—
Feb 3, 2016	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2047381		—
Feb 1, 2016	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2047381	$475,000	—
Mar 4, 2014	Sold AMLS #1903158	$225,000	—
Mar 4, 2014	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1903158	$225,000	—
Mar 3, 2014	Pending AMLS #1903158		—
Feb 26, 2014	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1903158		—
Jul 25, 2013	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1903158	$239,000	—
Jul 25, 2013	Listed (Active) AMLS #1903158	$239,000	—
Jun 2, 2011	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1721860	$249,900	—
Jun 2, 2011	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1721861	$249,900	—
Jun 1, 2011	Expired AMLS #1721860	$249,900	—
Apr 14, 2010	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1721860	$259,500	—
Apr 14, 2010	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1721861	$295,000	—
Apr 14, 2010	Listed (Active) AMLS #1721860	$259,500	—
Apr 8, 2010	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1690129	$295,000	—
Apr 8, 2010	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1690075	$295,000	—
Apr 8, 2010	Expired AMLS #1690129	$295,000	—
Apr 8, 2010	Expired AMLS #1690075	$295,000	—
Oct 12, 2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1690129	$295,000	—
Oct 12, 2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1690075	$295,000	—
Oct 12, 2009	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1690129	$295,000	—
Oct 12, 2009	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1690075	$295,000	—
Jun 5, 2009	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1653444	$265,000	—
Jun 5, 2009	Expired AMLS #1653444	$265,000	—
Mar 16, 2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1653444	$295,000	—
Mar 16, 2009	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1653444	$295,000	—
Feb 15, 2009	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1628431	$275,000	—
Feb 15, 2009	Expired AMLS #1628431	$275,000	—
Oct 10, 2008	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1628431	$295,000	—
Oct 10, 2008	Listed (Active) AMLS #1628431	$295,000	—
Sep 25, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #254549629	$225,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/18/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #567141611	$476,000 +10.5% / yr
03/18/2016	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2047381	$476,000
02/03/2016	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2047381	—
02/01/2016	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2047381	$475,000
03/04/2014	Sold AMLS #1903158	$225,000
03/04/2014	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1903158	$225,000
03/03/2014	Pending AMLS #1903158	—
02/26/2014	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1903158	—
07/25/2013	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1903158	$239,000
07/25/2013	Listed (Active) AMLS #1903158	$239,000
06/02/2011	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1721860	$249,900
06/02/2011	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1721861	$249,900
06/01/2011	Expired AMLS #1721860	$249,900
04/14/2010	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1721860	$259,500
04/14/2010	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1721861	$295,000
04/14/2010	Listed (Active) AMLS #1721860	$259,500
04/08/2010	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1690129	$295,000
04/08/2010	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1690075	$295,000
04/08/2010	Expired AMLS #1690129	$295,000
04/08/2010	Expired AMLS #1690075	$295,000
10/12/2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1690129	$295,000
10/12/2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1690075	$295,000
10/12/2009	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1690129	$295,000
10/12/2009	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1690075	$295,000
06/05/2009	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1653444	$265,000
06/05/2009	Expired AMLS #1653444	$265,000
03/16/2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1653444	$295,000
03/16/2009	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1653444	$295,000
02/15/2009	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1628431	$275,000
02/15/2009	Expired AMLS #1628431	$275,000
10/10/2008	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1628431	$295,000
10/10/2008	Listed (Active) AMLS #1628431	$295,000
09/25/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #254549629	$225,000

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

Public Records for 505 Adams Street

Taxable ValueLand$405,000Additions$253,293Total$658,293

Tax Record2025$5,761 ($480 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated2005ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.15-53-5952-000

Schools near 505 Adams Street

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Partnership Elementary	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.5 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	1.3 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	1.3 mi
2/10	Phillips High	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	Sacred Heart Cathedral School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi
NR	Saint Mary's School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Partnership Elementary PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.5 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	1.3 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	1.3 mi
2/10	Phillips High Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
NR	Sacred Heart Cathedral School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Saint Mary's School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 505 Adams Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$476,000	3	3	1,688	4,791
507 Adams Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$572,000	3	3	1,623	3,920
509 Adams Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$540,000	–	3	1,680	4,356
511 Adams Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$266,000	–	1	1,168	5,227
500 Adams Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$515,000	3	1	1,194	6,534
1029 North West Street, Raleigh, NC 27603	–	–	–	10,941	19,602
504 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$525,000	5	3	1,890	6,534
504 Adams Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$524,500	–	5	2,485	6,534
921202 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$125,250	2	2	948	–
1120 Filmore Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	–	–	3	2,960	7,405
1112 Filmore Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$410,000	3	3	1,563	6,969
1207 Pierce Street, Raleigh, NC 27605	$539,900	3	3	2,566	7,840

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