NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 Caswell St Raleigh, NC 27608

Hayes Barton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,985,000 - $2,094,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,746 Sq Ft
$541/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 7, 2022

Last sale price $2,000,000 $534 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,161 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Lacy Elementary Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2022

Every once in a while there is a home that is unique and beyond description. Welcome to 1540 Caswell. A long-time Hayes Barton treasure, designed by famed architect Thomas Cooper, this stunning and timeless beauty is updated to be functional for today's living with unequaled charm that can't be matched. A new addition of an owner's en suite bath and closet put the final touches on an already perfect home. The updated kitchen has Sub-Zero, Thermador appliances, glass-front cabinets, large island, beautiful adjoining dining and breakfast rooms. Double front doors, spiral front staircase, exquisite moldings, built-ins, huge unfinished basement, slate roof, copper gutters, .55 flat and gorgeous walled acres....too many features to list. Property being sold with 809 Harvey St. that would allow for a new driveway and additional options for the owners.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Roberts

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Listed on: 10/04/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Bell

Urban Durham Realty License #282410

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,272

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 30,928 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Brick Fence
  • Landscaped with Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Private Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Veneer
  • Brick Foundation
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 3,746 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bookcases
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Lacy Elementary School
  • Oberlin Middle School
  • Broughton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include unknown
  • Hayes Barton Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,272

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0.71 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1937
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Subdivision Name: Hayes Barton
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3746.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1404.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 1404.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: xx
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: 2
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Upper Level: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 5 Level: 2
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Security Features Security System: Yes
  • Room Types Workshop2: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Fencing Brick3: Yes
  • Foundation Details BrickMortar: Yes
  • Interior Features Room Over Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 3746.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 30927.6
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.71
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 3746.0
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Room Over Garage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Warming Drawer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Masonry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Appliances:Warming Drawer: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement:Partial: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Gas Grill, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Brick, Privacy
  • Acres: 0.71
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Plaster
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick Veneer: Yes
  • Door Features:Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Construction Materials:Plaster: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Gas Grill: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, On Street
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Broughton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: xx
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30927.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13272.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Lacy

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2022
Closed on
Oct 31, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cindy Roberts
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Bell
Urban Durham Realty
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
2.56%
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$2,025,148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,148
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,164,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,000,000 None Listed On Document
$1,455,000 None Available
$220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $1,164,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $2,000,000 -- --
11/07/2022 11/07/22 Sold $2,000,000 +2.6% $534 / Sq Ft
10/08/2022 10/08/22 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2022 10/04/22 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $521 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,427 $1,766,655 $1,200,000 $566,655
2024 $15,363 $1,766,655 $1,200,000 $566,655
2023 $14,286 $1,308,809 $570,000 $738,809
2022 $13,272 $1,308,809 $570,000 $738,809
2021 $12,755 $1,308,809 $570,000 $738,809
2020 $12,522 $1,308,809 $570,000 $738,809
2019 $19,327 $1,665,992 $720,000 $945,992
2018 $18,223 $1,665,992 $720,000 $945,992
2017 $17,351 $1,665,992 $720,000 $945,992
2016 $16,993 $1,665,992 $720,000 $945,992
2015 $16,917 $1,631,763 $918,000 $713,763
2014 $16,041 $1,631,763 $918,000 $713,763
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Cindy Roberts

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

  • Ellen Bell

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Ellen Bell

    Urban Durham Realty

    (252) 671-7299

    1 in this area

    148 Total Sales

    Ellen Bell
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2477378

Doorify MLS

APN: 1704.10-46-5362-000

North Carolina Wake County Raleigh 27608 Hayes Barton

1540 Caswell St, Raleigh, NC

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