Located in the vibrant Five Points area, known for its dining, shopping, and nightlife, you'll discover 1709 Scales Street. This charming bungalow presents an ideal chance for a buyer to renovate and refresh this hidden gem within Raleigh's Beltline. The main level boasts high ceilings and features a master bedroom, bathroom, and laundry, all of which open up to a delightful backyard that is level and adorned with a variety of plants and flowers. There is also a large storage shed that could be reconstructed for storage purposes. A large backyard affords possibilities for extension of the home, allowing you to personalize it to your liking.
Sold for $750,000 on 02/28/25
$750,000
1709 Scales St, Raleigh, NC 27608
3beds
1,701sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$738,800 Zestimate®
$441/sqft
$2,406 Estimated rent
Home value
$738,800
$702,000 - $776,000
$2,406/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:46am
Listed by:
Susan Dahlin Bashford 919-522-1467,
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int,
Sarah Bashford 919-539-5531,
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Bought with:
Anna Ball Hodge, 258249
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10075794
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,701
- Total interior livable area: 1,701 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,701
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
Details
- Parcel number: 1704575668
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Roanoke Park
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $750,000$441/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10075794 | ||
| 2/11/2025 | Pending sale | $750,000+117.7%$441/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10075794 | ||
| 4/20/2005 | Sold | $344,500+16.4%$203/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 10/10/2003 | Sold | $296,000$174/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,808 +0.4% | $663,682 |
| 2024 | $5,784 +14.8% | $663,682 +44.1% |
| 2023 | $5,040 +7.6% | $460,560 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Five Points
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Underwood ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Oberlin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Underwood
- 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
$738,800
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Estimated market value
$738,800