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Raleigh, NC 27612Updated and inviting mid-century ranch with a finished basement in desirable North Hills Estates. Abundant natural light fills the open living spaces, including the family room, dining area and spacious sunroom. A gas fireplace with brick surround adds warmth and character to the family room, while the sunroom is a standout with its cathedral ceiling, four skylights and updated folding doors opening to the expansive deck. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and a large picture window, with convenient access to the one-car garage with just one entry step. The main level offers a primary bedroom with an updated bath with a walk-in shower, plus two additional bedrooms sharing a refreshed hall bath with a dramatic skylight, new vanity, countertop and shower fixture. Laundry was thoughtfully relocated from the basement to the main level for added convenience. The finished lower level expands the living space with a generous recreation room featuring a second gas fireplace, an oversized bedroom and a beautifully remodeled full bath with tile surround, new vanity and updated fixtures. French doors lead to the pebble patio. Enjoy the spacious backyard that is ideal for outdoor living, recreation and entertaining. A prior owner added the sunroom and generator(permitted), while extensive seller improvements include deck replacement (2022), garage addition(2022) new wide concrete driveway, crawlspace construction beneath the sunroom, HVAC (2021), tankless water heater (2021), electrical updates per permit (2022), dishwasher (2024), solar attic fan (2023), bath exhaust fans (2020), new toilets, updated lighting and a radon mitigation system (2020). A wonderful combination of mid-century character, thoughtful updates and flexible living space in one of North Raleigh's most established neighborhoods- all just minutes from the exceptional shopping, dining and entertainment at North Hills.
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, HardiPlank Type, Masonite
- Exterior Features Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.37
- Parking Features Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, See Remarks
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,005
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater
- Basement Crawl Space, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Below Grade Finished Area 788
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Den, Family Room, Gas, Masonry, Raised Hearth
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Radon Mitigation, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features In Kitchen
- Rooms Total 10
- Window Features Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Community Features Street Lights
- Lot Features Back Yard, Landscaped
- Tax Annual Amount 5659.03
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1965
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1965
- NeighborhoodNorth Hills Estates
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Brooks Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Carroll Middle
- High SchoolWake - Sanderson High
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