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
$280,050
905 S Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601
3beds
1,068sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$280,000 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$2,007 Estimated rent
Home value
$280,000
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Charming front porchOriginal pine flooring
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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 Square Feet
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 & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $262/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $278,178
- Annual tax amount: $2,445
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2025 | Sold | $280,050+0%$262/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10109927 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Pending sale | $280,000$262/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10109927 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000$262/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10109927 Report a problem | ||
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 |
| 2022 | $1,500 +9.4% | $146,130 |
| 2021 | $1,371 +95.9% | $146,130 |
| 2020 | $700 +64.2% | $146,130 +113.1% |
| 2019 | $426 | $68,582 |
| 2018 | $426 +130.7% | $68,582 |
| 2017 | $185 -51% | $68,582 |
| 2016 | $377 +131.2% | $68,582 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $163 -52.8% | $64,820 |
| 2014 | $345 | $64,820 |
| 2013 | -- | $64,820 |
| 2012 | -- | $64,820 |
| 2011 | -- | $64,820 |
| 2010 | -- | $64,820 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,820 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Joyner ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 6/10Moore Square Magnet Middle SchoolGrades: 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
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