Charming and move-in ready! Welcome to 1040 Mills Street, a beautifully updated three bedroom, two bath home in the heart of Raleigh. With fresh paint inside and out, this home offers a clean, refreshed feel throughout. You'll love the updated kitchen, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the unbeatable location—just a short stroll to Raleigh Iron Works, local restaurants, and shopping. Whether you're looking for vibrant city living or a cozy retreat, this home offers the best of both worlds. Don't miss this opportunity to own a gem in one of Raleigh's most convenient and rapidly growing areas!
Sold for $500,000 on 06/26/25
$500,000
1040 Mills St, Raleigh, NC 27608
3beds
1,219sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1991
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$207,900 Zestimate®
$410/sqft
$2,149 Estimated rent
Home value
$207,900
$198,000 - $218,000
$2,149/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 01:02am
Listed by:
Brandon Gray Blackman 252-495-3778,
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Bought with:
Amber Lynn, 252552
Allen Tate/Raleigh-Falls Neuse
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10095252
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,219
- Total interior livable area: 1,219 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,219
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1715202446
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Masonite
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Forest Acres
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $500,000-2%$410/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10095252 | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Pending sale | $510,000$418/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10095252 | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $510,000+91.4%$418/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10095252 | ||
| 7/7/2016 | Sold | $266,500-4.8%$219/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2067058 | ||
| 5/21/2016 | Pending sale | $279,900$230/sqft |
Source: MDT Realty #2067058 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,992 +0.4% | $455,398 |
| 2024 | $3,975 +14.5% | $455,398 +43.9% |
| 2023 | $3,470 +7.6% | $316,553 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Five Points
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Joyner ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Joyner
- Middle: Wake - Oberlin
- High: Wake - Broughton
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$207,900
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Estimated market value
$207,900