Here's your chance to own a home in the popular Avent West Community. 3 bedroom 2 bath home on . 32 acres. Great fenced in backyard. New exterior paint May '13, new carpet and dishwasher Fall '12. Hardwood floors in great condition. In AB Combs school district. Close to Lake Johnson and NC State, shopping and the beltline.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Helen Miller• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Here's your chance to own a home in the popular Avent West Community. 3 bedroom 2 bath home on . 32 acres. Great fenced in backyard. New exterior paint May '13, new carpet and dishwasher Fall '12. Hardwood floors in great condition. In AB Combs school district. Close to Lake Johnson and NC State, shopping and the beltline.
Public Records
Jun 16, 1995
Sold
$119,000
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 22, 1985
Sold
$54,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 28, 1983
Sold
$47,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,235 (+19.4%)
$212,500 + $270,787
$483,287
2024
$3,547 (+30.8%)
$212,500 + $193,568
$406,068
2023
$2,713 (+7.6%)
$212,500 + $178,468
$390,968
2022
$2,521 (+4.0%)
$110,000 + $137,026
$247,026
2021
$2,424 (+1.8%)
$110,000 + $137,026
$247,026
2020
$2,380 (+6.7%)
$110,000 + $137,026
$247,026
2019
$2,231 (+6.0%)
$110,000 + $137,026
$247,026
2018
$2,105 (+5.0%)
$80,000 + $110,795
$190,795
2017
$2,005 (+2.1%)
$80,000 + $110,795
$190,795
2016
$1,963 (+18.8%)
$80,000 + $110,795
$190,795
2015
$1,653 (+5.4%)
$80,000 + $110,795
$190,795
2014
$1,568 (+7,740.0%)
$85,000 + $72,705
$157,705
2013
$20
$85,000 + $72,705
$157,705
2012
$20
$85,000 + $72,705
$157,705
2011
$20
$85,000 + $72,705
$157,705
Tax history for 716 Merrie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,235 (+19.4%)
$212,500 + $270,787
$483,287
2024
$3,547 (+30.8%)
$212,500 + $193,568
$406,068
2023
$2,713 (+7.6%)
$212,500 + $178,468
$390,968
2022
$2,521 (+4.0%)
$110,000 + $137,026
$247,026
2021
$2,424 (+1.8%)
$110,000 + $137,026
$247,026
2020
$2,380 (+6.7%)
$110,000 + $137,026
$247,026
2019
$2,231 (+6.0%)
$110,000 + $137,026
$247,026
2018
$2,105 (+5.0%)
$80,000 + $110,795
$190,795
2017
$2,005 (+2.1%)
$80,000 + $110,795
$190,795
2016
$1,963 (+18.8%)
$80,000 + $110,795
$190,795
2015
$1,653 (+5.4%)
$80,000 + $110,795
$190,795
2014
$1,568 (+7,740.0%)
$85,000 + $72,705
$157,705
2013
$20
$85,000 + $72,705
$157,705
2012
$20
$85,000 + $72,705
$157,705
2011
$20
$85,000 + $72,705
$157,705
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13,939
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
2,700
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0783.12 95 4849 000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 6, 2025.
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
Apr 23, 2024 • Final
Eng - stormwater control - stormwater control 2
Construct an addition to the residence to provide a new master suite, media room, and studio or office. The project includes the construction of two small decks and landings.
Addition
Electrical
Apr 15, 2024 • Final
Residential addition
Construct an addition to the residence to provide a new master suite, media room, and studio or office. The project includes the construction of two small decks and landings.
Addition
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Storage
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Masonite
Building Area Total: 1880.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1880.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Multi/Split
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Lot Size Area: 0.32
Lot Size Dimensions: 135x100x135x100
Lot Size Square Feet: 13939.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
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: None
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Combs
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Centennial Campus
High School: Wake - Athens Dr
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From I-440 exit 2, take Western Blvd. towards NC State, rt on Kent, rt on Kaplan, left on Merwin, left on Merrie. Home is on the right.
Latitude: 35.771568
Longitude: -78.698448
Postal Code: 27606
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,700
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Wake County
APN: 0783.12 95 4849 000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 6, 2025
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2013-06-30
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 • 0.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
62% 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
Raleigh, NC • 27606
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 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
$548,000 – $663,000
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