Let's be real—finding a move-in-ready home in Raleigh under $400K is getting harder and harder. Finding one that's updated, has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a garage, a private backyard AND puts you this close to Downtown Raleigh? Now we're talking. This two-story home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street and has already had the glow-up, so you can skip the projects and get straight to enjoying your new home. Fresh interior paint, new carpet upstairs, new waterproof LVP flooring throughout the main level, upgraded light fixtures, new ceiling fans and new hardware give the entire home a fresh, updated feel. The kitchen got some love too, with new quartz countertops, an undermount single-bowl sink, upgraded faucet, new dishwasher, stove and hood, plus a refrigerator that conveys. The breakfast bar opens to the dining area, making it easy to cook, entertain, or have friends over without being stuck in the kitchen by yourself. The family room adds a cozy gas-log fireplace, while a new chandelier dresses up the dining space. Upstairs, the primary suite gives you something you don't always expect at this price point—space! Vaulted ceilings, TWO walk-in closets and a generous ensuite with dual sinks, soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and a separate second-floor laundry room round things out, and yes—the washer and dryer convey as-is. Outside, the tree-lined backyard gives you privacy without signing you up for a second job maintaining it. There's a grilling patio, freshly painted shutters and front door, a 2023 HVAC, tankless water heater and a 2026 garage door opener. But let's talk location, because this one is GOOD. You're approximately 10 minutes from Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh, just 2 miles from the State Farmers Market, 8 minutes from NC State and minutes from Downtown South, Dorothea Dix Park, restaurants, shopping, parks and entertainment. Raleigh Golf Association is only about 3 minutes away and undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation. Plus, quick access to I-40 and US-70 makes getting around the Triangle easy, with RTP and RDU International Airport within convenient reach. For a first home, this one checks a LOT of boxes: updated, move-in ready, low-maintenance, close to everything—and still under $400K. Because buying your first house is exciting enough. You shouldn't have to spend your first six months renovating it.
For sale
$399,900
1940 Betry Pl, Raleigh, NC 27603
3beds
1,644sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$391,100 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$19/mo HOA
What's special
Two-story homeCozy gas-log fireplaceGrilling patioUpgraded light fixturesSeparate walk-in showerFresh interior paintPrivate backyard
- 17 days
- 794
- 61
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susana Yourcheck 410-917-6769,
Flex Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10190842
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 201 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.4
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 150.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 110.21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 10.3
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 112.42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 7.7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 147.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 12.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 153.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.8
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 41.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 14.0
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 37.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.0
Other
- Description: WIC
- Level: Second
- Area: 39.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.7
Other
- Description: Front Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 35.77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9
Other
- Description: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 33.58 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.6
Other
- Description: Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 158.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 9.9
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Exhaust Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Living Room, Raised Hearth
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,644
- Total interior livable area: 1,644 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,644
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Central Living Area, Level Flooring
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front door
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 079212757957000 0276577
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, None, Suburban
- Security: Prewired, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Villages of Tryon
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $227 annually
- HOA name: Villages of Tryon Community HOA
- HOA phone: 919-878-8787
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $378,098
- Annual tax amount: $3,457
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$391,100
$372,000 - $411,000
$2,040/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+5.5%$243/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Listing removed | $379,000$231/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $379,000-2.6%$231/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $389,000-2.7%$237/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+84.3%$243/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listing removed | $1,850$1/sqft |
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| 9/23/2024 | Price change | $1,850-2.6%$1/sqft |
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| 8/27/2024 | Price change | $1,900-2.6%$1/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Price change | $1,950-2.5%$1/sqft |
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| 7/23/2024 | Price change | $2,000-4.8%$1/sqft |
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| 7/9/2024 | Price change | $2,100-4.5%$1/sqft |
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| 7/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 9/6/2016 | Sold | $217,000-0.4%$132/sqft |
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| 7/26/2016 | Pending sale | $217,900$133/sqft |
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| 7/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $217,900+37%$133/sqft |
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| 8/31/2001 | Sold | $159,000$97/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,317 +0.4% | $378,098 |
| 2024 | $3,304 +20.5% | $378,098 +51.4% |
| 2023 | $2,742 +7.6% | $249,714 |
| 2022 | $2,548 +4% | $249,714 |
| 2021 | $2,450 +1.8% | $249,714 |
| 2020 | $2,405 +5.1% | $249,714 +27.6% |
| 2019 | $2,288 | $195,673 |
| 2018 | $2,288 +11.3% | $195,673 |
| 2017 | $2,056 | $195,673 |
| 2016 | -- | $195,673 +4.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $187,627 |
| 2014 | -- | $187,627 |
| 2013 | -- | $187,627 |
| 2012 | -- | $187,627 |
| 2011 | -- | $187,627 |
| 2010 | -- | $187,627 |
| 2009 | -- | $187,627 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Southwest Raleigh
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Yates Mill Elementary
- Middle: Wayne - Dillard Middle School
- High: Wake - Athens Drive High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





