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517 Oakwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27601

$705,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,638

Acres

0.23

Year

1920

Close Date

Jan 29, 2021

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$267

Date Listed

Nov 13, 2020

Description of 517 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601

Listing details for 517 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601 : Historic Oakwood living at its finest! 1895 bungalow has heart pine floors & original fireplace. Rocking chair front porch! Host parties & guests or simply enjoy the serenity of this charmer! 3 bdrm/3 bath w/sleeping loft! Gorgeous moldings & trim. Step back into yesteryear. Updated 12 years ago by local builder. Kitchen & baths await your personal touches & updates! Screened porch off master is absolutely delightful! Backyard oasis includes water feature, cute buildings & historic alley at rear.

Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 12:19 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$765,000

MLS #ID

2353550

Close Price

$705,000

Close Date

Jan 29, 2021

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,638

Acres

0.23

Year

1920

Days on Site

767 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$267

Date Listed

Nov 13, 2020

Location

Street Address

517 Oakwood Ave

City

Raleigh

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27601

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

Take N Person to right on Blount Street to left on Jones to left on N Person St to right on Oakwood Ave. Home is 5 blocks down Oakwood Ave and on the left side. It sites up high on the lot.

Schools

Elementary School

Conn

Middle School

Oberlin

High School

Broughton

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full

Total Square Feet

2,638

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1920

Style

Bungalow

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$267

Lot Size (Acres)

0.23

Lot Dimensions

56 x 195 x 56 x 195

Interior Details

Interior Features

Dining L, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room Combination, Smooth Ceilings, Storage and Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker and Refrigerator

Flooring

Carpet, Combination, Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Garage Faces Rear and On Street

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Patio, Porch and Screened

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Historical Area

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Association Amenities

Trail(s)

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Main
Utility Room	—
Bonus Room	Main
Other	—

Listing Provided By

Ann-Cabell Baum, 919-828-0077, Glenwood Agency, LLC

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2353550

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$901K – $1.15M

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

$901K – $1.15M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

1/29/2021

Sold

$705,000

$267/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2353550

11/13/2020

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2353550

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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

$901K – $1.15M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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