523 Elm Street

Closed 5/1/17

Sold

Last Sold Price

$400,000

4 beds3 baths2,026 sqft

523 Elm St, Raleigh, NC 27604

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.17 acresLot Size

1938Year Built

$197/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Extremely rare 1936 English Cottage style home in Historic Oakwood! Large lot and detached storage building, house is ready for your updates! Spacious 4 bedroom with 2 up and 2 down, plus bonus! Enjoy morning tea on the screened porch. Own your own little piece of history!Extremely rare 1936 English Cottage style home in Historic Oakwood! Large lot and detached storage building, house is ready for your updates! Spacious 4 bedroom with 2 up and 2 down, plus bonus! Enjoy morning tea on the screened porch. Own your own little piece of history!

Listed by: Chris Gorman 919.471.8000 klrw206@kw.com Brokerage DRE #C11365 • Keller Williams Preferred Realty

Listing closed: 05/01/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2115194

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Property Information for 523 Elm Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wake County
Subdivision: Historic Oakwood

Building Information

Year Built: 1938
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: In Oakwood, Boundary St to Elm St. Corner of Elm and Euclid.
Subdivision Name: Historic Oakwood

Latitude: 35.787024
Longitude: -78.630415

Taxes and HOA Information

Association Fee Includes: Unknown
City Limits Of: Raleigh

Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: 17
Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Tax Rate: 1.15

Contract Information

Original Listing ID: 2115194
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Has Property Leased: No

Owner

Ownership Type: Other

School Information

Elementary School: Wake County Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools

High School: Wake County Schools

Parking

Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Gravel
Carport: No

Garage Spaces: 1.0
Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2026.0
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Architectural Style: Traditional
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Sold PriceList Price: 0.94

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
New Construction Type: Site Built, Vinyl Siding

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs, Shower Only

Room Information

Rooms Total: 8.0

Room 1

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Room 2

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Room 3

Type: Family Room
Level: Second

Room 4

Type: Office
Level: Second

Room 5

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Room 6

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main

Room 8

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 9

Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second

Property History for 523 Elm Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 1, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #593404018	$400,000	+6.6% / yr
May 1, 2017	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115194	$400,000	—
Mar 18, 2017	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115194		—
Mar 10, 2017	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115194	$425,000	—
Sep 5, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #225903395	$215,000	—
Aug 17, 2000	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #551238	$215,000	—
Aug 17, 2000	Sold AMLS #551238	$215,000	—
Jul 28, 2000	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #551238		—
Apr 26, 2000	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #551238	$225,900	—
Apr 26, 2000	Listed (Active) AMLS #551238	$225,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/01/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #593404018	$400,000 +6.6% / yr
05/01/2017	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115194	$400,000
03/18/2017	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115194	—
03/10/2017	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115194	$425,000
09/05/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #225903395	$215,000
08/17/2000	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #551238	$215,000
08/17/2000	Sold AMLS #551238	$215,000
07/28/2000	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #551238	—
04/26/2000	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #551238	$225,900
04/26/2000	Listed (Active) AMLS #551238	$225,900

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

Public Records for 523 Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$570,000Additions$268,258Total$838,258

Tax Record2025$7,330 ($611 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,003 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,003 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1988ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.20-91-5579 0011532Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 523 Elm Street

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Conn Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.8 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.3 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public - Nearby school	6 to 13	0.6 mi
2/10	Phillips High	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Longview School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	1.2 mi
NR	Sacred Heart Cathedral School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Conn Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
7/10	Oberlin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.3 mi
7/10	Needham Broughton High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
10/10	Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Public6 to 13 Nearby school	0.6 mi
2/10	Phillips High Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Longview School Public6 to 12 Choice school	1.2 mi
NR	Sacred Heart Cathedral School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 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: 523 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$400,000	4	3	2,026	7,405
526 Euclid Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$960,000	–	2	1,591	8,276
521 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$215,000	–	3	2,257	6,534
529 Euclid Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$975,000	3	2	1,754	3,920
524 Euclid Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	1	1,255	11,761
527 Euclid Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$749,000	2	3	924	5,227
603 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$516,500	–	1	1,165	4,792
520 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	4	2,668	11,326
526 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$265,000	–	2	1,714	13,068
517 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	1	2,100	8,276
525 Euclid Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$670,000	4	3	2,060	5,227
528 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	4	1,694	6,098
516 Euclid Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	–	–	5	2,492	5,227
518 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$335,000	2	1	1,262	10,454
605 Elm Street, Raleigh, NC 27604	$377,000	–	3	1,562	6,098

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