Hard-to-find Ranch in central Raleigh. Conveniently situated close to Shelly Lake, Greenway trails, the Beltline, Crabtree, & North Hills. Largest yard in the neighborhood (over ½ acre). Private, mature lot with shed & gardening space. Living rm w/ smooth cathedral ceiling & birch hardwoods (installed in last 5 yrs). New paint, H20 heater 5yo, & roof 2012. Remodeled master bath w/ double vanities, granite, & walkin/tiled shower. Deep 1 car garage. Orig kitchen gives you option to open up or remodel.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$328Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Missy Farrell• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Hard-to-find Ranch in central Raleigh. Conveniently situated close to Shelly Lake, Greenway trails, the Beltline, Crabtree, & North Hills. Largest yard in the neighborhood (over 1/2 acre). Private, mature lot with shed & gardening space. Living rm w/ smooth cathedral ceiling & birch hardwoods (installed in last 5 yrs). New paint, H20 heater 5yo, & roof 2012. Remodeled master bath w/ double vanities, granite, & walkin/tiled shower. Deep 1 car garage. Orig kitchen gives you option to open up or remodel.
Public Records
Jun 7, 1996
Sold
$128,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 1983
Sold
$65,000
$43/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1981
Sold
$67,500
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,520 (+0.4%)
$200,000 + $315,941
$515,941
2024
$4,501 (+42.6%)
$200,000 + $315,941
$515,941
2023
$3,157 (+7.6%)
$200,000 + $315,941
$515,941
2022
$2,934 (+4.0%)
$100,000 + $187,812
$287,812
2021
$2,820 (+1.9%)
$100,000 + $187,812
$287,812
2020
$2,769 (+4.3%)
$100,000 + $187,812
$287,812
2019
$2,654 (+6.0%)
$100,000 + $187,812
$287,812
2018
$2,504 (+5.0%)
$100,000 + $127,306
$227,306
2017
$2,385 (+2.1%)
$100,000 + $127,306
$227,306
2016
$2,335 (+16.4%)
$100,000 + $127,306
$227,306
2015
$2,006 (+5.4%)
$100,000 + $127,306
$227,306
2014
$1,903 (+7.0%)
$78,000 + $113,813
$191,813
2013
$1,778
$78,000 + $113,813
$191,813
2012
$1,778 (+1.0%)
$78,000 + $113,813
$191,813
2011
$1,761
$78,000 + $113,813
$191,813
Tax history for 5517 Oldtowne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,520 (+0.4%)
$200,000 + $315,941
$515,941
2024
$4,501 (+42.6%)
$200,000 + $315,941
$515,941
2023
$3,157 (+7.6%)
$200,000 + $315,941
$515,941
2022
$2,934 (+4.0%)
$100,000 + $187,812
$287,812
2021
$2,820 (+1.9%)
$100,000 + $187,812
$287,812
2020
$2,769 (+4.3%)
$100,000 + $187,812
$287,812
2019
$2,654 (+6.0%)
$100,000 + $187,812
$287,812
2018
$2,504 (+5.0%)
$100,000 + $127,306
$227,306
2017
$2,385 (+2.1%)
$100,000 + $127,306
$227,306
2016
$2,335 (+16.4%)
$100,000 + $127,306
$227,306
2015
$2,006 (+5.4%)
$100,000 + $127,306
$227,306
2014
$1,903 (+7.0%)
$78,000 + $113,813
$191,813
2013
$1,778
$78,000 + $113,813
$191,813
2012
$1,778 (+1.0%)
$78,000 + $113,813
$191,813
2011
$1,761
$78,000 + $113,813
$191,813
*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
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,512
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0796.12 86 2399 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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.
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1524.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1524.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.54
Lot Size Area: 0.54
Lot Size Dimensions: 223x90x184x144
Lot Size Square Feet: 23522.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2384.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown, None
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Lynn Road
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Carroll
High School: Wake - Sanderson
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Going north on Leadmine, take a right onto Oldtowne Rd and house is on the left. From Millbrook going West, take a left onto Oldtowne Rd and house in the right.
Latitude: 35.855307
Longitude: -78.668259
Postal Code: 27612
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Wake County
APN: 0796.12 86 2399 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2018-07-03
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T01:02:22Z
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Schools
Lynn Road Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Carroll Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Sanderson High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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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
50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$476,000 – $576,000
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