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217 E South St Raleigh, NC 27601

$395,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,129

Acres

0.08

Year

1909

Close Date

Oct 29, 2020

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$350

Date Listed

Sep 24, 2020

Description of 217 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Listing details for 217 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601 : The Dunston-McElrath Home, built in the early 1900s is on CUTENESS OVERLOAD! It's bright and beautiful on the inside and out---gleaming pine hardwoods, open layout, double hung wood windows, mudroom, and your very own backyard oasis. Located in the historic Prince Hall District this home features a private fenced yard, detached shed, off street parking, and has one of the highest walk scores in all of Raleigh! Come one, come all!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 11:49 PM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$390,000

MLS #ID

2344529

Close Price

$395,000

Close Date

Oct 29, 2020

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,129

Acres

0.08

Year

1909

Days on Site

755 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$350

Date Listed

Sep 24, 2020

Location

Street Address

217 E South St

City

Raleigh

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27601

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From the NC Capitol Building head south on Fayetteville St. Left on E. Martin St. Right on S. Blount St. Left on E. South St. House will be on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

Joyner

Middle School

Moore Square Museum

High School

Broughton

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,129

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1909

Style

Bungalow and National Historic Designation

Construction Materials

Low VOC Paint/Sealant/Varnish and Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$350

Lot Features

Near Public Transit

Lot Size (Acres)

0.08

Lot Dimensions

See GIS Map

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Shower Only and Smooth Ceilings

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator and Self Cleaning Oven

Flooring

Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Heating

Electric and Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Concrete, Driveway and On Street

Patio & Porch Features

Covered and Porch

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Historical Area

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Living Room	Main
Family Room	—
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Utility Room	Main
Other	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Carly Grayson Correll, 540-599-2759, Inhabit Real Estate

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2344529

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$392K – $608K

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$392K – $608K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

10/29/2020

Sold

$395,000

$350/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2344529

9/24/2020

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2344529

2/29/2016

Sold

$270,000

$239/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2030471

9/18/2015

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2030471

Location of 217 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$392K – $608K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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