Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,352 sqft
517 Alston St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.1 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$256/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Fully renovated downtown home with perfect location just a few blocks from Transfer Food Hall and the heart of downtown Raleigh. Great backyard outdoor space with step off back deck. Full renovation done this year with new roof, new bathrooms - master with rain shower head, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new carpet, new floors, new walls, new paint, new light fixtures and landscaping. Two of the three bedrooms have walk-in closets, master bedroom closet has built-in shelves. Two driveways.Fully renovated downtown home with perfect location just a few blocks from Transfer Food Hall and the heart of downtown Raleigh. Great backyard outdoor space with step off back deck. Full renovation done this year with new roof, new bathrooms - master with rain shower head, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new carpet, new floors, new walls, new paint, new light fixtures and landscaping. Two of the three bedrooms have walk-in closets, master bedroom closet has built-in shelves. Two driveways.
  • Listed by: Matt Nance 919.818.4847 Matt@CWRealtyNC.com Brokerage DRE #C29988 • CW Realty
Listing closed: 03/13/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2289237

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Median sold price

$337,500

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

91.1%

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Property Information for 517 Alston Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,605 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 440, take south Saunders St towards downtown, turn right onto Lenoir go about one mile, then turn left onto Alston St, house is on the right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.773033
  • Longitude: -78.627055
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,605.00
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 120
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2289237
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Hunter Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Ligon Middle
  • High School: Wake - William G Enloe High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Parking Pad
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1352.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: See Plot
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 100.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.97
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
Room 1
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main

Property History for 517 Alston Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 13, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #664730680

$346,000

+13.8% / yr

Mar 13, 2020

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2289237

$346,000—
Feb 2, 2020

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2289237

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/13/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #664730680

$346,000

+13.8% / yr

03/13/2020

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2289237

$346,000
02/02/2020

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2289237

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Public Records for 517 Alston Street

Taxable ValueLand$300,000Additions$232,075Total$532,075
Tax Record2025$4,660 ($388 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,356 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated2007ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1713.09-06-6439 0009861

Schools near 517 Alston 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
Hunter Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Ligon Middle
Public6 to 8

William G Enloe 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 517 Alston Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
$346,000
3
1,352
4,356
$296,000
–
3
1,530
2,614
$410,000
3
1,622
5,662
$540,000
3
1,366
3,920
–
–
–
–
1,307
$479,900
3
1,809
5,227

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