This 1507 square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is nestled in Longview Park and offers character, convenience, and opportunity. It features a spacious screened porch, level back yard, fresh exterior paint, and a tankless water heater for modern efficiency. Inside, you'll find a flexible floor plan that easily adapts to today's lifestyle, whether you need space for a home office, guest room, hobby space, or additional living area. The home's layout provides comfortable everyday living while offering space to make it your own over time. Location is where this property truly shines. Positioned near the rapidly revitalizing New Bern Avenue corridor, less than 2 miles from downtown Raleigh, you'll enjoy quick access to restaurants, breweries, entertainment venues, local coffee shops, Alamo Drafthouse, and major employment centers. Commuters will appreciate an easy connection to I-440, making travel throughout Raleigh and the Triangle simple and efficient. Neighborhood amenities are just moments away, including Longview Park, the community pool, and nearby green spaces. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking to downsize, or seeking an investment property close to downtown Raleigh with room to personalize, 500 N King Charles Road offers a rare opportunity in one of Raleigh's most convenient and evolving locations.
For sale
Price cut: $22K (8/20)
$398,000
500 N King Charles Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
3beds
1,507sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.34 Acres Lot
$384,800 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable everyday livingFlexible floor planSpacious screened porchFresh exterior paint
- 30 days
- 1,013
- 59
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chip Barker 919-271-1074,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10171976
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 140.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.4
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 125.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.2
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 74.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 8.3
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 257.81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 20.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 139.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 9.0
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 6.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 12.0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Living/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,507
- Total interior livable area: 1,507 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,507
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Off Street, On Site, On Street, Outside, Paved, Parking Pad, Private, Side By Side
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Fenced,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Few Trees, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Rectangular Lot, Sloped, Sloped Up, Hardwood Trees
- Residential vegetation: Cleared, Grassed, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 171419516417
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch,Traditional,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Lap Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Permanent, Raised, Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None, Suburban
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Longview Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $364,134
- Annual tax amount: $3,195
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$384,800
$366,000 - $404,000
$2,173/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $398,000-5.2%$264/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $420,000$279/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Listing removed | $420,000$279/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $420,000+11900%$279/sqft |
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| 10/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/22/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,800+9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/11/2020 | Listing removed | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 9/1/2020 | Price change | $1,650-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 8/18/2020 | Price change | $1,700-1.4%$1/sqft |
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| 8/16/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,725+15%$1/sqft |
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| 1/7/2018 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 12/8/2017 | Price change | $1,500-6.3%$1/sqft |
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| 10/27/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 11/20/2016 | Listing removed | $1,600+6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 6/2/2015 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 5/18/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 8/25/2005 | Sold | $3,500-96.9%$2/sqft |
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| 8/4/2000 | Sold | $113,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,196 +0.4% | $364,134 |
| 2024 | $3,183 +9.8% | $364,134 +37.8% |
| 2023 | $2,899 +7.6% | $264,169 |
| 2022 | $2,695 +4% | $264,169 |
| 2021 | $2,590 +1.8% | $264,169 |
| 2020 | $2,543 +39.5% | $264,169 +69.7% |
| 2019 | $1,824 | $155,635 |
| 2018 | $1,824 +11.3% | $155,635 |
| 2017 | $1,639 +2.1% | $155,635 |
| 2016 | $1,606 +30.8% | $155,635 +33.5% |
| 2015 | $1,228 +5.4% | $116,610 |
| 2014 | $1,165 | $116,610 |
| 2013 | -- | $116,610 |
| 2012 | -- | $116,610 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,610 |
| 2010 | -- | $116,610 |
| 2009 | -- | $116,610 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: East Raleigh
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Underwood Elementary
- Middle: Wake - Martin Middle
- High: Wake - William G Enloe High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






