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Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Matt Bennett• Rich Realty Group
Bought with Warren Hall• Choice Residential Real Estate
LOCATED 1/2 MILE OFF THE GARNER ROAD NEAR THE BELTLINE, 3 BEDROOM RANCH THAT NEEDS IMPROVING AND UPGRADING. HOUSE TO BE SOLD AS IS.
Public Records
Sep 23, 2016
Sold
$70,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 24, 2007
Sold
$93,500
$95/sq ft
TMLS #918205
Apr 27, 2007
Sold
$93,400
$95/sq ft
Mar 12, 2007
Listed
$89,900
$91/sq ft
+3
CHARMING BRICK HOME IN A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. EASY SHOW AND SELL. READY FOR AN IMMEDIATE CLOSING.
Public Records
Dec 23, 1998
Sold
$54,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,823 (−4.3%)
$115,000 + $91,727
$206,727
2024
$1,904 (+34.7%)
$115,000 + $101,919
$216,919
2023
$1,413 (+7.5%)
$115,000 + $101,919
$216,919
2022
$1,314 (+4.0%)
$45,000 + $82,794
$127,794
2021
$1,263 (+1.8%)
$45,000 + $82,794
$127,794
2020
$1,241 (+28.2%)
$45,000 + $82,794
$127,794
2019
$968 (+5.9%)
$45,000 + $82,794
$127,794
2018
$913 (+4.9%)
$20,000 + $61,771
$81,771
2017
$871 (+2.1%)
$20,000 + $61,771
$81,771
2016
$853 (−16.1%)
$20,000 + $61,771
$81,771
2015
$1,017 (+5.4%)
$20,000 + $61,771
$81,771
2014
$965 (+6.9%)
$34,000 + $62,316
$96,316
2013
$903
$34,000 + $62,316
$96,316
2012
$903 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $62,316
$96,316
2011
$894
$34,000 + $62,316
$96,316
Tax history for 837 Newcombe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,823 (−4.3%)
$115,000 + $91,727
$206,727
2024
$1,904 (+34.7%)
$115,000 + $101,919
$216,919
2023
$1,413 (+7.5%)
$115,000 + $101,919
$216,919
2022
$1,314 (+4.0%)
$45,000 + $82,794
$127,794
2021
$1,263 (+1.8%)
$45,000 + $82,794
$127,794
2020
$1,241 (+28.2%)
$45,000 + $82,794
$127,794
2019
$968 (+5.9%)
$45,000 + $82,794
$127,794
2018
$913 (+4.9%)
$20,000 + $61,771
$81,771
2017
$871 (+2.1%)
$20,000 + $61,771
$81,771
2016
$853 (−16.1%)
$20,000 + $61,771
$81,771
2015
$1,017 (+5.4%)
$20,000 + $61,771
$81,771
2014
$965 (+6.9%)
$34,000 + $62,316
$96,316
2013
$903
$34,000 + $62,316
$96,316
2012
$903 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $62,316
$96,316
2011
$894
$34,000 + $62,316
$96,316
*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
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
975
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1712.05 18 3064 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
Nov 26, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration/repairs
Add a new bathroom within the existing square footage of the home by converting a closet and unused space. Remodel the laundry room with new plumbing and electrical work. Install new electrical outlets, light fixtures, switches, an electric fireplace, a new return box, and a new duct for the bathroom.
Addition
Bathroom
Nov 25, 2025 • Final
Residential plumbing sub-
Add a new bathroom within the existing square footage of a home by converting a closet and unused space. Remodel the laundry room with new plumbing and electrical work. Install new electrical outlets, light fixtures, switches, and an electric fireplace, and relocate the return box and ductwork for the bathroom.
Bathroom
Electrical
Plumbing
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
Laundry Features: Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features: Bar, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Building Area Total: 984.0
Structure Type: House, Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard
Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 984
Above Grade Finished Area: 984.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: [
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1911.75
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Timber Drive
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Lufkin Road
High School: Wake - S E Raleigh
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Downtown Raleigh, take Garner Road. Left on Calloway. Right on Hadley Road, then a right on Fitzgerald. Make your next left on Newcombe Rd. The house will be midway down on the left.
Latitude: 35.749858
Longitude: -78.624672
Postal Code: 27610
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 975
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Wake County
APN: 1712.05 18 3064 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-01-23
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-12-04T20:27:29Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-12-05T14:13:34Z
Around this home
Schools
Timber Drive Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
4/10
Lufkin Road Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.7mi
9/10
Southeast Raleigh High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Raleigh, NC • 27610
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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
$317,000 – $384,000
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