$305,000

605 Essington Pl Raleigh, NC 27603

$3,622
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,500 sqft
0.3 acres
$203 / sqft
House

Property details

About 605 Essington Pl

Excellent investment opportunity just outside the beltline. 4 bedrooms 2 bath, with large wooded lot, 5 minutes from the heart of downtown Raleigh. Hardwood flooring throughout most of the house for low maintenance upkeep. Large deck overlooking the secluded, mostly fenced back yard. Home has been a rental for 10 years, most recently getting $2280/mo. House is rent ready, and able to cash flow even with todays rates, or an excellent blank canvas for an owner occupant to move in and make their own.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,500 sqft
Lot size0.27 Acres
Year built1968
ParkingGravel
MLS #10077686

Summary

  • MLS Number: 10077686
  • MLS Name: Doorify MLS
  • Office Name: Sound Mind Realty
  • Office Phone: (919) 439-2387
  • Office Email: r.gretsch@solarhot.com
  • Listing Agent: Rane Gretsch

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$305,000

605 Essington Pl

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 05, 2014
Home Sold
$98,000
Jun 14, 2007
Home Sold
$88,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$246,170$2,157
2023$140,647$1,553
2022$140,647$1,444
2021$140,647$1,388
2020$140,647$1,363
2019$99,848$1,110
2018$99,848$1,058

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Washington Magnet Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.7 mi

1000 Fayetteville St

3

Pave Southeast Raleigh Charter

Public Charter KG-6

1.9 mi

3420 Idlewood Village Dr

3

Smith Magnet Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

2.2 mi

1101 Maxwell 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 $48,964. The majority of Raleigh, NC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

36%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
10%
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?

54%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
46%
18-34 yrs old
26%
35-64 yrs old
3%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MazdaMazda
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 605 Essington Pl

This home is located at 605 Essington Pl in Raleigh, NC and zip code 27603 in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood. This 1,500 square foot home, which was built in 1968, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $305,000.

While more than 40 listings in Raleigh, NC in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 65 listings sold at asking price, and more than 212 were sold below. In January 2025 in Raleigh, NC there were 3.9% more homes for sale than in December. In January 2025 median list price was $450,012 and the average listing age was 54 days.

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

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