Lovely 3 bedroom 2 full bath Avent West one level ranch, around the corner to Combs Elem, parks & playgrounds. Convenient location- near NCSU, highway access & shopping. WOW Living Room w/ charming fireplace & a high ceiling opens to DR & deck. Large eat-in kitchen w/ hardwood floors. UPDATED master bath w/ dual shower heads. Fenced yard. Great home, Come see for yourself!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$299Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Steve Brauer• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Listed by Katie Taylor• Coldwell Banker - HPW
Bought with Chad Doggett• Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh
Source:TMLS #1971393
Redfin Estimate
$465,719
$54K since sold in April 2023$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 15.3% higher than the average sale price ($404K) of 6 comparable homes.
Lovely 3 bedroom 2 full bath Avent West one level ranch, around the corner to Combs Elem, parks & playgrounds. Convenient location- near NCSU, highway access & shopping. WOW Living Room w/ charming fireplace & a high ceiling opens to DR & deck. Large eat-in kitchen w/ hardwood floors. UPDATED master bath w/ dual shower heads. Fenced yard. Great home, Come see for yourself!
Public Records
Jun 30, 2008
Sold
$198,000
$127/sq ft
TMLS #988974
Jun 30, 2008
Sold
$196,000
$126/sq ft
May 12, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2008
Listed
$204,900
$132/sq ft
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This home is absolutely adorable. Decorated in a Pier 1 style, soothing colors and filled with warmth. Spacious and open designed for entertaining and casual living. The extra large lot gives you plenty of room to stretch out in a country type setting while being inside the beltline. Don't delay because this home is sure to go fast.
TMLS #700519
Sep 10, 2003
Sold
$154,000
$99/sq ft
Sep 10, 2003
Sold
$154,000
$99/sq ft
Aug 12, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2003
Listed
$154,500
$99/sq ft
Jul 21, 2003
Listed
$154,500
$99/sq ft
TMLS #490661
Oct 27, 1998
Sold
$131,500
$84/sq ft
Sep 11, 1998
Listed
$137,800
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 1988
Sold
$88,000
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1984
Sold
$76,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,634 (+0.4%)
$204,250 + $210,164
$414,414
2024
$3,619 (+16.7%)
$204,250 + $210,164
$414,414
2023
$3,101 (+7.6%)
$204,250 + $210,164
$414,414
2022
$2,882 (+13.5%)
$114,000 + $168,619
$282,619
2021
$2,538 (+1.8%)
$114,000 + $168,619
$282,619
2020
$2,492 (+2.8%)
$114,000 + $144,814
$258,814
2019
$2,424 (+6.0%)
$114,000 + $144,814
$258,814
2018
$2,286 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $117,438
$207,438
2017
$2,178 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $117,438
$207,438
2016
$2,133 (−1.1%)
$90,000 + $117,438
$207,438
2015
$2,156 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $117,438
$207,438
2014
$2,045 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $116,350
$206,350
2013
$1,911
$90,000 + $116,350
$206,350
2012
$1,911 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $116,350
$206,350
2011
$1,893
$90,000 + $116,350
$206,350
Tax history for 525 Merrie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,634 (+0.4%)
$204,250 + $210,164
$414,414
2024
$3,619 (+16.7%)
$204,250 + $210,164
$414,414
2023
$3,101 (+7.6%)
$204,250 + $210,164
$414,414
2022
$2,882 (+13.5%)
$114,000 + $168,619
$282,619
2021
$2,538 (+1.8%)
$114,000 + $168,619
$282,619
2020
$2,492 (+2.8%)
$114,000 + $144,814
$258,814
2019
$2,424 (+6.0%)
$114,000 + $144,814
$258,814
2018
$2,286 (+5.0%)
$90,000 + $117,438
$207,438
2017
$2,178 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $117,438
$207,438
2016
$2,133 (−1.1%)
$90,000 + $117,438
$207,438
2015
$2,156 (+5.4%)
$90,000 + $117,438
$207,438
2014
$2,045 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $116,350
$206,350
2013
$1,911
$90,000 + $116,350
$206,350
2012
$1,911 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $116,350
$206,350
2011
$1,893
$90,000 + $116,350
$206,350
*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
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
Nov 5, 2021 • Final
Residential change out hvac
Replace the heat pump and air handler in the crawl space and outdoor area.
Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
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: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HUNTERS CRK W SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,558
Building Sq. Ft: 1,558
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LO31 HUNTERS CRK W SUB SE6
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,504
Legal Lot Number: 31
Municipality Name: RALEIGH
Acres: 0.31
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,558
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Wake County
APN: 0783.12 96 6359 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Combs Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Centennial Campus Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Athens Drive High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
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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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Raleigh, NC • 27606
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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$443,000 – $536,000
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