1509 Chester Rd is a 5,565 square foot house on a 1.46 acre lot with 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 01, 1992 for $500,000. Based on Redfin's Raleigh data, we estimate the home's value is $2,655,193.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.46 acresLot Size
$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,655,193
$2.2M since sold in May 1992$25K since July
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This home's estimate is 77.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-4
Residential-4 District
Subject to the density restriction of 4 units per acre, R-4 allows single-unit living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq ft.; Decreased minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Additional building types, smaller lot sizes and increased density as part of a conservation development are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space.
Install electrical wiring for a new pool pump to replace an existing unit.
Electrical
Feb 21, 2025 • Final
Residential gas/fuel piping
Connect gas lines to a pool heater.
Gas
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SUNSET HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 5,565
Building Sq. Ft: 5,565
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LO34 & 35 & PT OF LT 37&64
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 63,598
Legal Lot Number: 34
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 1.46
Zoning Code: R-4
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: All
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,565
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Wake County
APN: 1704.05 08 5495 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lacy Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Oberlin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Needham Broughton High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.52M – $3.05M
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