For sale

$695,000

531 Princeton St, Raleigh, NC 27609

3beds

1,558sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1965

0.27 Acres Lot

$671,000 Zestimate^®

$446/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Updated 3BR/3BA North Hills cottage with private, fenced, professionally terraced backyard. Courtyard is perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Sunroom/office features a private entrance and full bath--ideal for guests or remote work. Light filled open floor plan with white walls, honey hardwoods, and plantation shutters. Kitchen offers white cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless appliances, including a new refrigerator. Updated bathrooms with ceramic tile. Additional features include a double concrete driveway and a 10 minute walk to the neighborhood pool and pickle ball/tennis courts. See renovation list in documents for more specific upgrades. This home is truly unique-add your final touches. Listing agent is a partial owner in the home

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Gas

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup

Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Radon Mitigation, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Wet Bar
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,558
Total interior livable area: 1,558 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,558
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Oversized
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 3

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Level Flooring

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Other
Exterior features: Courtyard, Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage, Uncovered Courtyard
Pool features: Swimming Pool Com/Fee, None, Community
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Wood, Wrought Iron
Has view: Yes

Lot

Size: 0.27 Acres
Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sloped Down, Sloped Up

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 171617020249000 0020463
Zoning: R-4
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch, Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Blown-In Insulation, Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle, Asphalt, Membrane

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1965

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Curbs, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Other
Subdivision: Lakemont

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Raleigh

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $446/sqft
Tax assessed value: $516,061
Annual tax amount: $4,520
Date on market: 4/16/2026
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$671,000

$637,000 - $705,000

$3,173/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/17/2026	Listed for sale	$695,000+202.3%$446/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10159544 Report a problem
5/5/2011	Listing removed	$229,900+14.4%$148/sqft
Source: Wieland Properties, Inc #1728670 Report a problem
11/5/2010	Sold	$201,000-12.6%$129/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/22/2010	Price change	$229,900-3.6%$148/sqft
Source: Wieland Properties, Inc. #1728670 Report a problem
5/30/2010	Listed for sale	$238,500-8.2%$153/sqft
Source: Wieland Properties, Inc #1728670 Report a problem
1/23/2010	Listing removed	$259,900$167/sqft
Source: Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services #1675163 Report a problem
7/18/2009	Listed for sale	$259,900$167/sqft
Source: Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services #1675163 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,521 +0.4%	$516,061
2024	$4,502 +24%	$516,061 +55.7%
2023	$3,632 +7.6%	$331,382
2022	$3,375 +4%	$331,382
2021	$3,244	$331,382
2020	--	$331,382 +40.7%
2019	--	$235,501
2018	--	$235,501
2017	$2,470 +2.1%	$235,501
2016	$2,419	$235,501 -3.6%
2015	--	$244,397
2014	$2,419	$244,397
2013	--	$244,397
2012	--	$244,397
2011	--	$244,397
2010	--	$244,397 +25%
2009	--	$195,496
2008	--	--
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