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8516 Swarthmore Dr Raleigh, NC 27615

$430,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,839

Acres

0.37

Year

1993

Close Date

Aug 31, 2021

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$234

Date Listed

Jul 8, 2021

Description of 8516 Swarthmore Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615

Listing details for 8516 Swarthmore Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615 : Spectacular North Raleigh home packed w/ upgrades! Home features Fresh Interior Paint & New Oak Hardwood Flooring on 1st Floor! Exterior is Freshly Painted w/ new 3.5" Plantation Shutters on All Windows, New Roof, New Gutters w/ Helmets & Large Downspouts! First Floor Owner's Suite w/ Walk In Closet, Granite Countertops, Porcelain Tile, Soaking Tub & Sep Glass Shower! Sprawling Backyard w/ Emerald Zoysia Sod, Two Brick Patios, Connecting Brick Walkway, & Remodeled Koi Pond w/ Added Lights!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 9:25 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$349,900

MLS #ID

2394459

Close Price

$430,000

Close Date

Aug 31, 2021

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,839

Acres

0.37

Year

1993

Days on Site

766 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$234

Date Listed

Jul 8, 2021

Location

Street Address

8516 Swarthmore Dr

City

Raleigh

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27615

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Harps Mill

Driving Directions

Take I-440 E, Wake Forest Rd, Old Wake Forest Rd and Litchford Rd to Harps Mill Rd, Continue on Harps Mill Rd. Drive to Swarthmore Dr

Schools

Elementary School

North Ridge

Middle School

West Millbrook

High School

Millbrook

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

1,839

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1993

Style

Traditional

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement and Masonite

Foundation

Slab

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$234

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees and Landscaped

Lot Size (Acres)

0.37

Lot Dimensions

See Plat Map

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub Only, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Shower Only and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker and Refrigerator

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile and Vinyl

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room and Gas Log

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Concrete, Driveway, Garage and Garage Faces Front

Patio & Porch Features

Patio

Exterior Features

Lighting and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Utility Room	Main
Other	Second
Other	Second
Other	Main
Loft	—

Listing Provided By

Ida Terbet, 919-846-3212, Coldwell Banker HPW

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2394459

What's this home worth?

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$424K – $534K

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

$424K – $534K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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Property History

DateEventPrice

8/31/2021

Sold

$430,000

$234/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2394459

7/8/2021

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2394459

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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

$424K – $534K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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