The ideal combo between contemporary + charming, meet 516 Merrie Road. From perfectly placed skylights to large bay windows, this one-level, light-flooded abode allows each room to flow effortlessly into the next. An aesthetic mix of dark floors + slatestone creates a sophisticated style with a lot of soul. Located minutes from 440, NC State, and Downtown, your city is right out the front door while your block boasts the best of serene suburban living. Come home to happy days at Merrie Road!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$332Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Johnny Chappell• Chappell
Listed by Billy Hoffman• Chappell
Bought with Janice Farnsworth• Fathom Realty NC, LLC
Immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, one-level house in amazing condition on a half-acre wooded lot * granite counters * stainless steel appliances * cathedral ceiling * fresh paint and new carpet * located halfway between Lake Johnson Park and Pullen Park * easy bike ride to North Carolina State University * See all photos!
Public Records
Dec 21, 1992
Sold
$91,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 1989
Sold
$86,000
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 1989
Sold
$10,000
$7/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 1988
Sold
$86,000
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 1983
Sold
$69,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,913 (+0.4%)
$215,000 + $231,381
$446,381
2024
$3,897 (+37.1%)
$215,000 + $231,381
$446,381
2023
$2,841 (+7.6%)
$215,000 + $231,381
$446,381
2022
$2,641 (+4.0%)
$120,000 + $138,850
$258,850
2021
$2,539 (+1.8%)
$120,000 + $138,850
$258,850
2020
$2,493 (+3.6%)
$120,000 + $138,850
$258,850
2019
$2,405 (+6.0%)
$120,000 + $138,850
$258,850
2018
$2,269 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $115,803
$205,803
2017
$2,161 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $115,803
$205,803
2016
$2,116 (+0.2%)
$90,000 + $115,803
$205,803
2015
$2,111 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $115,803
$205,803
2014
$2,003 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $111,980
$201,980
2013
$1,871
$90,000 + $111,980
$201,980
2012
$1,871 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $111,980
$201,980
2011
$1,853
$90,000 + $111,980
$201,980
Tax history for 516 Merrie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,913 (+0.4%)
$215,000 + $231,381
$446,381
2024
$3,897 (+37.1%)
$215,000 + $231,381
$446,381
2023
$2,841 (+7.6%)
$215,000 + $231,381
$446,381
2022
$2,641 (+4.0%)
$120,000 + $138,850
$258,850
2021
$2,539 (+1.8%)
$120,000 + $138,850
$258,850
2020
$2,493 (+3.6%)
$120,000 + $138,850
$258,850
2019
$2,405 (+6.0%)
$120,000 + $138,850
$258,850
2018
$2,269 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $115,803
$205,803
2017
$2,161 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $115,803
$205,803
2016
$2,116 (+0.2%)
$90,000 + $115,803
$205,803
2015
$2,111 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $115,803
$205,803
2014
$2,003 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $111,980
$201,980
2013
$1,871
$90,000 + $111,980
$201,980
2012
$1,871 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $111,980
$201,980
2011
$1,853
$90,000 + $111,980
$201,980
*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
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
1,470
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0783.12 96 4454 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-4
SRPOD
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.
Zone overlays
Special Residential Parking Overlay District
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
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level