515 Polk St

2,255 Sq. Ft.
$299 / Sq. Ft.
2,255
Sq. Ft.
$299
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A spacious Victorian cottage on the prettiest street in Historic Oakwood, this beautiful home has 3 bedrooms and features heart pine floors, high ceilings, 5 fireplaces, French doors and low-maintenance gardens on a .26-acre lot. The large backyard is lush and natural, with pathways, plantings, magnolia and a water feature, creating a cool, quiet woodland setting right in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. The front porch is perfect for a quiet evening on a swing, entertaining, or chatting with the neighbors.A spacious Victorian cottage on the prettiest street in Historic Oakwood, this beautiful home has 3 bedrooms and features heart pine floors, high ceilings, 5 fireplaces, French doors and low-maintenance gardens on a .26-acre lot. The large backyard is lush and natural, with pathways, plantings, magnolia and a water feature, creating a cool, quiet woodland setting right in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. The front porch is perfect for a quiet evening on a swing, entertaining, or chatting with the neighbors.
  1. Listed by Richard G Callahan • Raleigh Homes Realty

Property Details for 515 Polk Street

Subdivision
Historic Oakwood
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00
LISTING CLOSED: 11/08/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 515 Polk Street

StatusClosed
MLS #2392083
Taxes$5,711 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1886
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyWake County

Location

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Sold By Murray Real Estate Group, LLC

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Building Information for 515 Polk Street

Stories1Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,840 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,364

Property Taxes

$476

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 515 Polk Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Going north on N. Person Street, turn right on Polk Street. Home will be on your left.
  • Subdivision Name: Historic Oakwood
  • Latitude: 35.786221
  • Longitude: -78.631192
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Lot: 515
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,711.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Conn
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
  • High School: Wake - Broughton
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 52 x 211 x 52 x 210
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Ext
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Wood Ext, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air, A/C Age 6+ Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Interior: On Street, Wood Ext
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, On Street
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 515 Polk Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476465149

$675,000
Nov 8, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2392083

$675,000
Nov 8, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2392083

$675,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476465149

$675,000
11/08/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2392083

$675,000
11/08/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2392083

$675,000

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

Public Records for 515 Polk Street

Taxable ValueLand$627,000Additions$423,917Total$1,050,917
Tax Record2025$9,185 ($765 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,278 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1886Year Renovated2023ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.20-91-3393 0080481

Schools near 515 Polk Street

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Conn Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Oberlin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Public6 to 13

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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