837 Athens Drive

Closed 9/30/21

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Last Sold Price

$290,000

2 beds1 bath1,546 sqft

837 Athens Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.3 acresLot Size

1955Year Built

$188/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Excellent investor property! Prime location! Hardwood floors, large screened in porch, updated kitchen cabinets & countertops, spacious mudroom, wood burning fireplace, ample yard space, one car garage. Heated & cooled space upstairs is not counted toward total square footage but the tenants utilize the space as it has a lot to offer: a full bath, a bedroom, bonus/loft room and flex room! The tenants lease is through May of 2023.Excellent investor property! Prime location! Hardwood floors, large screened in porch, updated kitchen cabinets & countertops, spacious mudroom, wood burning fireplace, ample yard space, one car garage. Heated & cooled space upstairs is not counted toward total square footage but the tenants utilize the space as it has a lot to offer: a full bath, a bedroom, bonus/loft room and flex room! The tenants lease is through May of 2023.

Listed by: Bonnie Avery Arciniegas 919.830.3510 bonnie@nhtriangleproperties.com Brokerage DRE #C29428 • NextHome Triangle Properties

Listing closed: 09/30/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2386573

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Square Feet: 0.74
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Property Information for 837 Athens Drive

Property Details

Taxes: $2,257 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Wake County
Zoning Description: R6
Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision

Building Information

Year Built: 1955
Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R6
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/PtxHqUhoAfFSc43T7

Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
Latitude: 35.77754
Longitude: -78.719909

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $2,257.00

City Limits Of: Raleigh
Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: 52
Has Restrictive Covenants: No

Contract Information

Lease Expiration Date: 2023-05-31
Original Listing ID: 2386573

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Has Property Leased: Yes

Owner

Ownership Type: Other

School Information

Elementary School: Wake - Farmington Woods Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Martin Middle

High School: Wake - Athens Drive High

Parking

Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage
Carport: No

Garage Spaces: 1.0
Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 1546.0
Lot Size Dimensions: See Wake Co GIS

Architectural Style: Traditional
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 732.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Sold PriceList Price: 0.97

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick

Interior Features

Levels: One
Has Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Floor Furnace, Oil
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Electric Water Heater

Room Information

Rooms Total: 8.0

Room 1

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main

Room 2

Type: Bathroom 2
Level: Main

Property History for 837 Athens Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 4, 2024	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10045107	$2,800	—
Aug 4, 2024	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10045107	$2,800	—
Sep 30, 2021	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2386573	$290,000	—
Sep 21, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1475976258	$290,000	—
Aug 4, 2021	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2386573		—
May 28, 2021	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2386573	$315,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/04/2024	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10045107	$2,800
08/04/2024	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10045107	$2,800
09/30/2021	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2386573	$290,000
09/21/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1475976258	$290,000
08/04/2021	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2386573	—
05/28/2021	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2386573	$315,000

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

Public Records for 837 Athens Drive

Taxable ValueLand$116,000Additions$211,125Total$327,125

Tax Record2025$2,873 ($239 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,712 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,712 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1970ZoningR-6CountyWAKEAPN0783.06-38-0074 0025380Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 837 Athens Drive

This home is within Wake County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Farmington Woods Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	3.4 mi
7/10	Martin Middle	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.1 mi
8/10	Athens Drive High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
6/10	Mount Vernon	Public - Choice school	K to 8	0.9 mi
1/10	Connections Academy	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	1.4 mi
9/10	Crossroads FLEX	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.9 mi
NR	Learn With the Best School Inc.	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Farmington Woods Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	3.4 mi
7/10	Martin Middle Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.1 mi
8/10	Athens Drive High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
6/10	Mount Vernon PublicK to 8 Choice school	0.9 mi
1/10	Connections Academy Public6 to 8 Choice school	1.4 mi
9/10	Crossroads FLEX Public9 to 12 Nearby school	1.9 mi
NR	Learn With the Best School Inc. PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.3 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: 837 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606	$290,000	2	1	1,546	13,068
5121 Lundy Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606	$355,000	–	4	1,868	7,405
5125 Lundy Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606	$366,800	4	3	1,863	7,405
849 Athens Drive, Unit 102, Raleigh, NC 27606	$569,675	4	4	2,334	–
849 Athens Drive, Unit 101, Raleigh, NC 27606	$569,000	4	4	2,334	–
849 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606	$570,000	–	–	–	5,663
833 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606	$170,000	–	3	2,700	14,810
845 Athens Drive, Unit 101, Raleigh, NC 27606	$529,000	4	4	2,334	–
845 Athens Drive, Unit 102, Raleigh, NC 27606	$529,000	4	4	2,334	–
845 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606	–	–	–	4,760	5,663
841 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606	$537,000	–	–	–	5,663
841 Athens Drive, Unit 102, Raleigh, NC 27606	$553,500	–	4	2,311	–
841 Athens Drive, Unit 101, Raleigh, NC 27606	$590,000	4	4	2,334	–
5057 Lundy Drive, Unit 101, Raleigh, NC 27606	$525,000	3	4	2,375	0
5057 Lundy Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606	$525,000	–	–	–	5,663

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