1709 Falls River Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27614
About This Home
Welcome to your dream home in the highly desirable Falls River neighborhood, ideally located near shopping, restaurants, entertainment, scenic parks and trails. Enjoy the charm of a wrap-around front porch and step into an open-concept floor plan featuring freshly painted interior, vaulted ceilings and beautiful main-level living, with three bedrooms on the main level including the stunning owner's suite. The elegant kitchen offers an eat-in area and flows seamlessly into the family room and dining room, creating the perfect layout for entertaining or everyday comfort. You'll also love the multiple separate flex space with a stunning heated and cooled sunroom, ideal for a home office, reading retreat, or relaxing space year-round. Hardwoods throughout the main living area! Upstairs includes a huge bonus room with a closet, offering an easy option to convert into a fourth bedroom, along with walk-in storage for added convenience. Outside, enjoy the spacious patio and experience private, fenced-in backyard living with easy maintenance! There is an encapsulated crawl space for better effeciancy, making this a truly hard-to-find floor plan you won't want to miss!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Cement Siding,Fiber Cement
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Craftsman, Ranch, Transitional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Electric Oven,Built-In Gas Range,Convection Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Exhaust Fan,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Gas Cooktop,Gas Water Heater,Ice Maker,Microwave,Oven,Plumbed For Ice Maker,Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry features: In Kitchen,Inside,Laundry Closet,Main Level,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Beamed Ceilings,Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Crown Molding,Double Vanity,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Master Downstairs,Recessed Lighting,Separate Shower,Smooth Ceilings,Stone Counters,Storage,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-In Shower
- Window features: Screens,Wood Frames
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,698
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Ductless,Forced Air,Gas Pack,Heat Pump,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Dual,Ductless,Electric,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,698
- Total interior livable area: 2,698 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 172801473396000 0229714
- Zoning: PD
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One, One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered,Enclosed,Front Porch,Patio,Porch,Screened,Side Porch,Wrap Around,See Remarks
- Exterior features: Barbecue,Fenced Yard,Garden,Gas Grill,Lighting,Outdoor Grill,Private Yard,Rain Gutters,Storage,Uncovered Courtyard
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood,Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 10,454 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,City Lot,Few Trees,Front Yard,Interior Lot,Landscaped,Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 85 x 131 x 74 x 128
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Kitchen Level,Lighted,Parking Pad,Side By Side
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Wake County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,387 | $40,644 |
| Home Insurance * | $204 | $2,448 |
| Property Taxes | $483 | $5,796 |
| Electricity | $251 | $3,015 |
| Total | $4,325 | $51,900 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Price change | $660,000 |
| 2026-07-22 | Listed for sale | $670,000 |
| 2006-03-31 | Sold | $315,000 |
| 2004-03-03 | Sold | $357,000 |
| 1998-10-26 | Sold | $255,500 |
| 1998-05-18 | Sold | $43,000 |
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