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5253 Thornton Rd Raleigh, NC 27616

$199,900

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,947

Acres

0.18

Year

2005

Close Date

Mar 23, 2016

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$68

Date Listed

Jul 10, 2015

Description of 5253 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616

Listing details for 5253 Thornton Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616 : Great location with easy access to anything. The home has been freshly painted inside, NEW hardwood floors on the first floor, and NEW carpet on the second floor. Over sized island, built in oven and microwave with a drop in glass cook top. All rooms in the home are extremely spacious. Covered back patio and front porch.

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Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$219,000

MLS #ID

2018472

Close Price

$199,900

Close Date

Mar 23, 2016

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,947

Acres

0.18

Year

2005

Days on Site

768 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$68

Date Listed

Jul 10, 2015

Location

Street Address

5253 Thornton Rd

City

Raleigh

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27616

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Meryton

Driving Directions

From 540 head North on Capital BLVD/ US-1. Turn right onto Thornton Dr. Drive .5 miles and house will be on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

Wildwood Forest

Middle School

East Millbrook

High School

Wakefield

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

2,947

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2005

Style

Transitional

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$68

Lot Size (Acres)

0.18

Lot Dimensions

52 x 156 x 52 x 132

Interior Details

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Separate Shower and Soaking Tub

Appliances

Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator and Self Cleaning Oven

Flooring

Carpet and Hardwood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Gas Log

Heating

Electric, Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Garage and Garage Door Opener

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Patio and Porch

Fencing

None

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$22 Monthly

HOA Frequency

Monthly

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Utility Room	Second

Listing Provided By

Susan Abshire, 919-274-9393, Coldwell Banker HPW

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2018472

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Property History

DateEventPrice

3/23/2016

Sold

$199,900

$68/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2018472

7/10/2015

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2018472

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