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523 Powell Dr Raleigh, NC 27606

$261,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,000

Acres

0.76

Year

1926

Close Date

Jun 12, 2020

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$261

Date Listed

May 28, 2020

Description of 523 Powell Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606

Listing details for 523 Powell Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606 : Great Opportunity to Renovate an Older home in rapidly changing part of Raleigh or Build your Dream home on a 3/4 Acre Lot. Or subdivide and build 2 or more homes similar to those on nearby streets. HVAC about 10 yrs old. Home was built in 1926 and has been long term rental. Needs full interior renovation. SOLD AS IS.

Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 12:16 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$260,000

MLS #ID

2321488

Close Price

$261,000

Close Date

Jun 12, 2020

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,000

Acres

0.76

Year

1926

Days on Site

756 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$261

Date Listed

May 28, 2020

Location

Street Address

523 Powell Dr

City

Raleigh

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27606

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

440 to Western Blvd headed West, 1/2 mile turn left onto Powell Dr at top of the hill at light. 523 is on your left side

Schools

Elementary School

Adams

Middle School

Lufkin Road

High School

Athens Dr

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,000

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1926

Style

Ranch

Construction Materials

Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding and Wood Siding

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$261

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.76

Lot Dimensions

75 x 435

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room Combination and Master Downstairs

Appliances

Electric Range, Electric Water Heater and Range Hood

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Vinyl

Fireplace

Heating

Electric, Forced Air and Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front and Workshop in Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Covered and Porch

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Utility Room	Main
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Jim Bartlett, 919-882-3200, Keller Williams Realty Cary

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Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2321488

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$255K – $425K

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

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Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

6/12/2020

Sold

$261,000

$261/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2321488

5/28/2020

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2321488

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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

$255K – $425K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

Claim it to unlock a private owner dashboard, track your equity, and get a free monthly value report.

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