This charming yet spacious bungalow is nestled in the sought-after Five Points neighborhood of Bloomsbury. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home includes a welcoming front porch, hardwood floors, and plantation shutters. The newly updated kitchen opens into a spacious family area, while the recently renovated primary bathroom features a double vanity. The finished basement adds a cozy den and sitting room, providing even more living space. Outside, an expansive covered porch overlooks a deep wooded lot, with a patio perfect for entertaining just steps away. Extensive storage, a convenient laundry room, and a location in a friendly community with excellent schools make this home a true gem of Five Points. This home perfectly blends historic charm with thoughtful updates for today's modern living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Megan Hackley• Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Bought with Nico Crecco• Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Walk to Five Points! Enjoy this ITB location just mins to Crabtree, N Hills & beltline! This updated home has so much charm you'll fall in love at first sight! Home feat. s newly renovated kitchen w/ new cabinets & granite ct, newer windows w/ wood shutters, hdwd floors, arched doorways, screen porch & deck, fenced yard & even a walk up attic. Huge unfin bsmt w/ loads of potential!
TMLS #1803393
Feb 21, 2012
Sold
$291,500
$105/sq ft
Feb 21, 2012
Sold
$291,500
$105/sq ft
Feb 20, 2012
Listing Removed
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Sep 22, 2011
Listed
$299,900
$108/sq ft
Sep 22, 2011
Listed
$299,900
$108/sq ft
+17
Charming Bloomsbury Bungalow only minutes from Five Points or Glenwood South. Hardwood floors, nine foot ceilings, picture molding, solid doors and woodwork from the days of old. Lots of storage, a deck for lazy afternoons overlooking your backyard and a full basement. All sitting on a very nice, fenced, landscaped, deep lot.
TMLS #1669279
Oct 16, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2009
Listed
$374,900
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,619 (+0.4%)
$522,500 + $348,787
$871,287
2024
$7,587 (+2.0%)
$522,500 + $348,787
$871,287
2023
$7,437 (+7.6%)
$522,500 + $348,787
$871,287
2022
$6,910 (+4.0%)
$365,000 + $315,474
$680,474
2021
$6,641 (+1.9%)
$365,000 + $315,474
$680,474
2020
$6,520 (+7.4%)
$365,000 + $315,474
$680,474
2019
$6,068 (+6.0%)
$365,000 + $315,474
$680,474
2018
$5,722 (+60.2%)
$200,000 + $321,868
$521,868
2017
$3,571 (+2.1%)
$200,000 + $321,868
$521,868
2016
$3,498 (−8.6%)
$200,000 + $141,385
$341,385
2015
$3,827 (+5.4%)
$200,000 + $141,385
$341,385
2014
$3,630 (+7.1%)
$225,000 + $142,728
$367,728
2013
$3,391
$225,000 + $142,728
$367,728
2012
$3,391 (+1.0%)
$225,000 + $142,728
$367,728
2011
$3,357
$225,000 + $142,728
$367,728
Tax history for 2222 Creston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,619 (+0.4%)
$522,500 + $348,787
$871,287
2024
$7,587 (+2.0%)
$522,500 + $348,787
$871,287
2023
$7,437 (+7.6%)
$522,500 + $348,787
$871,287
2022
$6,910 (+4.0%)
$365,000 + $315,474
$680,474
2021
$6,641 (+1.9%)
$365,000 + $315,474
$680,474
2020
$6,520 (+7.4%)
$365,000 + $315,474
$680,474
2019
$6,068 (+6.0%)
$365,000 + $315,474
$680,474
2018
$5,722 (+60.2%)
$200,000 + $321,868
$521,868
2017
$3,571 (+2.1%)
$200,000 + $321,868
$521,868
2016
$3,498 (−8.6%)
$200,000 + $141,385
$341,385
2015
$3,827 (+5.4%)
$200,000 + $141,385
$341,385
2014
$3,630 (+7.1%)
$225,000 + $142,728
$367,728
2013
$3,391
$225,000 + $142,728
$367,728
2012
$3,391 (+1.0%)
$225,000 + $142,728
$367,728
2011
$3,357
$225,000 + $142,728
$367,728
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,344
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.06 39 8381 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-6
Residential-6 District
R-6 allows single-unit living in a detached house, or tiny house and two-unit living in an attached house or townhouse or tiny house with a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq ft. Multi-unit living is also allowed in a townhouse.; Smaller minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Additional building types, and smaller lot sizes as part of a conservation development or cottage court are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space.; Dimensional standards, maximum density, allowed building types, and allowed uses may be modified for the R-6 district within the TOD overlay or Frequent Transit Areas identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan to enable transit oriented development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking Total: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 2782.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Wrap Around