$848,000

1927 Simpkins Rd Raleigh, NC 27603

$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
2,048 sqft
5.1 acres
$414 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1927 Simpkins Rd

Escape to your own slice of paradise! This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch sits on 5.1 flat acres, only 6 miles to Raleigh downtown - much potential for future development, or simply enjoying wide open space. • 2048 sq ft ranch-style home with open-concept living • Large kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Master suite with 3 closets, plus 3 more bedrooms and 1 cozy office • Covered front porch and back porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining • Detached 1 car garage with storage space, plus 2-floor 1400 sq ft workshop/garage • New roof in 2021, new well pressure tank in 2022, and new AC system in 2023 • 5.1 acres of flat land • Widely open and beautiful field with smaller part of growing trees • Zoned R-40W for residential use, hosting 3 homes before 2017 • Private well historically supporting 3 homes, 4 septic systems, and no HOA restrictions • New neighborhood under development within half mile on same street 📍 Located just 6 miles to Raleigh downtown Convention Center, 4 miles to I-40, I540 & Costco, 1.5 miles to Lake Wheeler Park

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size2,048 sqft
Lot size5.1 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingDetached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
MLS #10095040
Garage1 space
FireplaceBath, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace: Bath, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
  • Exterior: Deck, Porch, Storage
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $848,000
  • Price/SqFt: $414
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,948
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Front Yard, Trees
  • Directions: From Raleigh take HWY 401S. Turn Right onto Simpkins Road. Home is on the Left.
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Living Area: 2,048 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 5.1 Acres
  • MLS Number: 10095040
  • MLS Name: Doorify MLS
  • Office Name: DZ Real Estate Solutions, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (919) 244-4292
  • Office Email: dzrealestatesolutions@gmail.com
  • Listing Agent: Dacao Zhou

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1927 Simpkins Rd

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 04, 2017
Home Sold
$265,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$632,666$3,948
2023$493,228$3,865
2022$493,228$3,582
2021$493,228$3,485
2020$493,228$3,428
2019$482,126$3,637
2018$482,126$3,447

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Smith Magnet Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.3 mi

1101 Maxwell Dr

3

Timber Drive Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.2 mi

1601 Timber Dr

4

Fuller Magnet Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

2.3 mi

2600 Timber Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $30,917. Residents of Raleigh, NC typically earn less than $<35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

56%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

39%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • KmartKmart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • SonicSonic
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • CountryCountry
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1927 Simpkins Rd

The listing price of 1927 Simpkins Rd property is $848,000.

The property 1927 Simpkins Rd is a house located in Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603.

Active Listing: 1927 Simpkins Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1927 Simpkins Rd are: Smith Magnet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Timber Drive Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Fuller Magnet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), North Garner Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Garner Magnet High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Longleaf School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Vernon Malone College and Career Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,948 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on January 4, 2017 for $265,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1927 Simpkins Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1927 Simpkins Rd is 2,048 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1927 Simpkins Rd is 1948.

This home is located at 1927 Simpkins Rd in Raleigh, NC and zip code 27603. This 2,048 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 5.10 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $848,000.

In April 2025 more than 121 listings in Raleigh, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 142 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 268 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Raleigh, NC between March and April 2025 increased by 6.4%. In April 2025 median list price was $457,154 and the average listing age was 37 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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