$490,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

8608 Cheerful Ct Raleigh, NC 27615

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,005 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$244 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Millbrook High School Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Crown Molding

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome home to 8608 Cheerful Ct. in Raleigh, NC boasting 3 bedrooms and updated 2.5 bathrooms. This gorgeous home, nestled on a quarter-acre lot, exudes charm and character inside and out, from its inviting architectural details to the cozy interior spaces. Mature trees provide wonderful summer shade, and established flowering plants add seasonal beauty. The deep front yard offers privacy from the street and feels like your own private park, while the covered porch with a swing is perfect for relaxing. The warm, welcoming floor plan includes a spacious living room with a cozy, wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, and a galley-style kitchen. Upstairs, the primary bedroom feels like a treehouse retreat, complete with a walk-in closet and private en suite, while a third-floor bonus room provides an ideal work-from-home space. Excellent storage abounds, with space off the secondary bedroom, a walk-up attic, an outdoor storage closet and shed, and a wide pantry. The double-wide, deep driveway offers ample parking for daily use and entertaining. The neighborhood boasts fantastic amenities including a pool with swim team, tennis courts, a park, and seasonal HOA activities—all with low HOA dues. Enjoy easy access to highways and shopping without battling traffic to reach 540. Significant updates in 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2024 ensure peace of mind. The fenced backyard with patio and blooming trees completes this home's perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and outdoor charm. The possibilities are endless!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily DeVita

Redfin Corporation License #298875 Listed on: 05/16/2025

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Louise Pruden

Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood License #280204

Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,655

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $38 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,005 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Schools

  • Durant Road Elementary School
  • Durant Middle School
  • Millbrook High School

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Durant Trails HOA, Phone Number (919) 847-3003
  • Durant Trails Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1718.20-81-9494.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,655

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$38 per month

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1984
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: None
  • Subdivision Name: Durant Trails
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2005.0
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 919-847-3003
  • Levels Three Or More: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Monthly Association Fees2: 37.66
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2005.0
  • Fencing Fenced: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Foundation Details Permanent: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 10890.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • General Property Information Stories2: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Stories: 3
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Great Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Acres: 0.25
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 4.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 4.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 113.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Durant Trails HOA
  • Phone: 919-847-3003
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Durant Trails HOA
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 113.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Millbrook
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Durant

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 1718.20-81-9494.000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3654.74
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 262

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Durant Road

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Manzi Brennan S and Manzi Michel R
Bought by
Rose Everett Patience and Rose Richard Everett
Seller's Agent
Emily DeVita
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Louise Pruden
Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.01%
Views
59

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-22.37%
Original Mortgage
$441,000
Outstanding Balance
$441,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$36,748

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2016
Sold by
Whitney Lane S
Bought by
Manzi Brennan S and Manzi Michel R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,164
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2003
Sold by
Higgins David L and Higgins Tonya B
Bought by
Whitney Lane S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,900
Interest Rate
5.6%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $490,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $231,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $441,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,164 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,263 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $124,850 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $490,000 +2.1% $244 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $480,000 -3.0% $239 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $495,000 -- $247 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $3,655 $418,508 $175,000 $243,508
2023 $2,794 $254,508 $82,000 $172,508
2022 $2,597 $254,508 $82,000 $172,508
2021 $2,496 $254,508 $82,000 $172,508
2020 $2,451 $254,508 $82,000 $172,508
2019 $2,380 $203,608 $72,000 $131,608
2018 $2,245 $203,608 $72,000 $131,608
2017 $2,138 $203,608 $72,000 $131,608
2016 $2,094 $203,608 $72,000 $131,608
2015 $2,031 $194,248 $62,000 $132,248
2014 $1,927 $194,248 $62,000 $132,248
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10096895

Doorify MLS

APN: 1718.20-81-9494-000