520 Polk Street

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520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
520 Polk Street Raleigh NC
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,150,000
4 beds2,571 sqft$447/sqft
520 Polk St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,018 sq ftLot Size
1901Year Built
$447/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The Webb Holloway House, one of the most talked about homes in Historic Oakwood, is ready for its next owner. This 4-bedroom/3-bath beauty with its huge front porch sits on a large city lot with lovely grand old trees on one of the prettiest streets in Downtown Raleigh. It has an open feel and features gorgeous wood floors, beautiful moldings and doors, and large windows everywhere. It has a geothermal heat pump, a full basement, copper gutters, and off-street parking. The 1305-sq-ft barn with its...The Webb Holloway House, one of the most talked about homes in Historic Oakwood, is ready for its next owner. This 4-bedroom/3-bath beauty with its huge front porch sits on a large city lot with lovely grand old trees on one of the prettiest streets in Downtown Raleigh. It has an open feel and features gorgeous wood floors, beautiful moldings and doors, and large windows everywhere. It has a geothermal heat pump, a full basement, copper gutters, and off-street parking. The 1305-sq-ft barn with its wooden floor and lots of windows is loaded with possibilities. You can walk, bike, or scooter to all the restaurants, festivals, museums, and shopping in Downtown Raleigh and the Person Street District from your new home!
  • Listed by: Richard Callahan 919.946.3256 callahanrealestate@gmail.com • Raleigh Homes Realty
Listing closed: 02/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10073543

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,105,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

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Property Information for 520 Polk Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,934 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Subdivision: Historic Oakwood
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: Heading north on Person Street from the Governor's Mansion, turn right on Polk Street, this home will be on your right.
  • Subdivision Name: Historic Oakwood
  • Latitude: 35.785677
  • Longitude: -78.630933
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,934.00
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 32468
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-02-01
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Conn Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin Middle
  • High School: Wake - Needham Broughton High
Parking
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2571.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 606.0
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Parcel Number: 32468
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Has Main Level Bedrooms: No
  • Has Primary Residence: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.24
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Community Features: Playground
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Lap Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Lap Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: No
  • Basement Description: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Geothermal
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Second

Property History for 520 Polk Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1550712213

$1,150,000—
Feb 14, 2025

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10073543

$1,150,000—
Feb 1, 2025

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10073543

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1550712213

$1,150,000
02/14/2025

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10073543

$1,150,000
02/01/2025

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10073543

—

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

Public Records for 520 Polk Street

Taxable ValueLand$598,500Additions$312,822Total$911,322
Tax Record2025$7,968 ($664 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,552 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,552 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901Year Renovated2011ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.20-91-4068 0032468Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 520 Polk Street

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Conn Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Oberlin Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Needham Broughton High
Public - 9 to 12
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 520 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
$1,150,000
4
2,571
10,018
516 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
–
–
2
1,677
9,583
421 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
$530,000
3
2,150
10,890
417 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
$945,000
4
2,382
5,663
517 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
$325,000
–
2,539
14,375
519 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
–
–
2
2,128
15,246

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