NEW ROOF (2025), NEW WATER HEATER (2025), HVAC (2019), and FULLY RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! Located just 2.8 miles from downtown Raleigh, this beautifully updated ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and nearly 1,300 square feet of living space. Enjoy easy access to major commuter routes, including I-40 and I-440, and with NO HOA inside the beltline (ITB), this property presents a fantastic opportunity for homeowners or investors alike with strong rental potential. This prime location puts you just minutes from shopping, dining, fitness centers, wellness facilities, and popular cafés. Residents enjoy easy access to the Walnut Creek Greenway for outdoor recreation and biking, historic Oak View County Park, and shopping at Walnut Creek Center. For entertainment, catch concerts at Coastal Credit Union Music Park or explore the vibrant North Hills district, all just a short drive away. With Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport less than 30 minutes from home, this location perfectly blends relaxed outdoor living with urban convenience. Inside, you'll find refinished hardwood floors and new LVP flooring throughout, creating a warm and modern feel. The spacious kitchen features new granite countertops, freshly painted cabinets, and leads to a dedicated dining area, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Both fully renovated bathrooms showcase marble tile showers and flooring, new vanities, updated light fixtures, and new toilets. Step outside to a large backyard with a shed, perfect for tools, equipment, or additional storage. Modern renovations, upgraded major systems, and a prime location come together in this exceptional Raleigh gem-schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$247Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Josie Bledsoe• Costello Real Estate & Investm
Est. $1,778 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 517 Cooper Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10151777
Apr 7, 2026
Sold
$320,000
$247/sq ft
Mar 14, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 11, 2026
Listed
$319,000
$246/sq ft
APPFOLIO #1
Mar 13, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,845
$1/sq ft
Feb 28, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,845
$1/sq ft
TMLS #10133440
Feb 1, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 9, 2026
Price Changed
$349,900
$270/sq ft
Jan 7, 2026
Price Changed
$357,000
$275/sq ft
Dec 5, 2025
Price Changed
$358,000
$276/sq ft
Nov 16, 2025
Listed
$360,000
$278/sq ft
TMLS #10117451
Sep 12, 2025
Sold
$220,000
$170/sq ft
Aug 26, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 22, 2025
Listed
$228,000
$176/sq ft
+20
Opportunity Knocks! Charming Ranch Home Awaits Your Vision! Ready to roll up your sleeves? This classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is a fantastic opportunity for an investor or anyone looking to build some sweat equity. Located in an area seeing plenty of nearby renovations, this is your chance to get in on the ground floor. The home features a traditional layout with a spacious living room and dining area, complete with beautiful original hardwood floors waiting to be restored to their former glory. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bath with a double vanity, a rare find in homes of this era. The flex room awaits your needs-home office, playroom, studio! A large shed offers plentiful storage space for bikes and lawn equipment. This property is being sold as-is and is priced to sell. Don't miss out on this chance to transform a solid home into a showstopper in an up and coming neighborhood.
TMLS #962015
Dec 20, 2007
Sold
$115,000
$89/sq ft
Oct 11, 2007
Listed
$119,900
$93/sq ft
TMLS #944152
Oct 2, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 2007
Listed
$119,900
$93/sq ft
TMLS #932350
May 16, 2007
Listed
$134,900
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,121 (+0.4%)
$100,000 + $140,958
$240,958
2024
$2,113 (+33.2%)
$100,000 + $140,958
$240,958
2023
$1,586 (+7.6%)
$100,000 + $140,958
$240,958
2022
$1,475 (+4.0%)
$40,000 + $103,676
$143,676
2021
$1,418 (+1.8%)
$40,000 + $103,676
$143,676
2020
$1,392 (+25.2%)
$40,000 + $103,676
$143,676
2019
$1,112 (+6.0%)
$40,000 + $103,676
$143,676
2018
$1,049 (+4.9%)
$30,000 + $64,209
$94,209
2017
$1,000 (+2.2%)
$30,000 + $64,209
$94,209
2016
$979 (−1.7%)
$30,000 + $64,209
$94,209
2015
$996 (+5.4%)
$30,000 + $64,209
$94,209
2014
$945 (+6.9%)
$30,000 + $64,306
$94,306
2013
$884
$30,000 + $64,306
$94,306
2012
$884 (+1.0%)
$30,000 + $64,306
$94,306
2011
$876
$30,000 + $64,306
$94,306
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,092
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1723.10 25 8886 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: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1296.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,296
Above Grade Finished Area: 1296.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Lot Size Area: 0.22
Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2121.39
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Bugg
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Ligon
High School: Wake - Enloe
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Downtown Raleigh head toward Cooke St, turn right at the 1st cross street onto Cooke St, turn left onto New Bern Ave, slight right to stay on New Bern Ave, continue onto Poole Rd, use the right lane to turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, continue onto Poole Rd, turn right onto Cooper Rd, and the home will be on your left.
Latitude: 35.771181
Longitude: -78.585762
Postal Code: 27610
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,092
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Wake County
APN: 1723.10 25 8886 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-04-08
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-03-11T14:07:44Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-03-11T20:07:37Z
Around this home
Schools
Bugg Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Ligon Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
William G Enloe High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
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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
59% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$341,000 – $413,000
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