Incredible redevelopment or renovation opportunity in the heart of downtown Raleigh's South Park neighborhood! This 1940s 3BR/1BA bungalow sits on a 0.07-acre R-10 zoned lot, offering endless potential for investors, builders, or visionaries. Features include fireplace, original pine flooring and charming front porch. Surrounded by new construction and revitalization, just minutes to Shaw University, downtown dining, parks, and greenways. Property sold as-is; seller to make no repairs. Buyer to confirm zoning, development options, and permits with the City of Raleigh. Don't miss your chance to transform this property in one of Raleigh's fastest-growing areas.
Sold for $280,050 on 08/05/25
$280,050
905 S Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601
3beds
1,068sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$281,100 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$2,136 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,100
$267,000 - $295,000
$2,136/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 01:12am
Listed by:
Gretchen Coley 919-526-0401,
Compass -- Raleigh,
Scott Griggs 760-815-0622,
Compass -- Raleigh
Bought with:
April Stephens, 249919
eXp Realty, LLC - C
Danielle Richardson, 331916
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10109927
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,068
- Total interior livable area: 1,068 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,068
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1703842914
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Ranch, Traditional, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Raleigh
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2025 | Sold | $280,050+0%$262/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10109927 | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Pending sale | $280,000$262/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10109927 | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000$262/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10109927 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,446 +0.4% | $278,178 |
| 2024 | $2,436 +51% | $278,178 +90.4% |
| 2023 | $1,613 +7.6% | $146,130 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Joyner ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 6/10Moore Square Museum Magnet MidGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Needham Broughton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Joyner
- Middle: Wake - Moore Square Museum
- High: Wake - Broughton
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$281,100
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Estimated market value
$281,100