Location often comes with tradeoffs. At 5520 Newberry Drive, you'll find one of Raleigh's most desirable conveniences, proximity to North Hills and Midtown, without the price tag that often accompanies it. Just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, parks, and everyday essentials, this home offers the opportunity to enjoy a highly connected Raleigh lifestyle while building equity through your own personal updates over time. The home has been well cared for over the years, providing a solid foundation for buyers who value location and potential over trendy finishes. Outside, a private backyard and rear porch create space to relax, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy a quiet evening at home. Whether you're looking for a place to settle in and update gradually or searching for an affordable entry point into one of Raleigh's most sought-after areas, this property offers flexibility that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. The best opportunities are those that let you create your own vision while enjoying the benefits of an exceptional location from day one. Don't miss this one!
For sale
$495,000
5520 Newberry Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
3beds
1,565sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1968
0.27 Acres Lot
$477,400 Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardRear porch
- 22 days |
- 1,767 |
- 198 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erica Jevons Sizemore 919-740-7670,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10172055
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Bamboo, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Gas, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,565
- Total interior livable area: 1,565 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,565
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Other
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 170612768209000 0018470
- Zoning: R-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Scarsdale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $316/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $500,897
- Annual tax amount: $4,388
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
Estimated market value
$477,400
$454,000 - $501,000
$2,438/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000+210.3%$316/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10172055 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2004 | Sold | $159,500$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,388 +0.4% | $500,897 |
| 2024 | $4,370 +46.8% | $500,897 +84.7% |
| 2023 | $2,977 +7.6% | $271,268 |
| 2022 | $2,767 +4% | $271,268 |
| 2021 | $2,659 +1.8% | $271,268 |
| 2020 | $2,611 +4.3% | $271,268 +26.6% |
| 2019 | $2,502 | $214,211 |
| 2018 | $2,502 +11.3% | $214,211 |
| 2017 | $2,248 +2.1% | $214,211 |
| 2016 | $2,202 +10.4% | $214,211 +12.3% |
| 2015 | $1,995 +5.4% | $190,712 |
| 2014 | $1,892 | $190,712 |
| 2013 | -- | $190,712 |
| 2012 | -- | $190,712 |
| 2011 | -- | $190,712 |
| 2010 | -- | $190,712 |
| 2009 | -- | $190,712 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Raleigh
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Green ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Carroll MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Sanderson HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Green Elementary
- Middle: Wake - Carroll Middle
- High: Wake - Sanderson High
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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