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1816 Albacore Lane

Raleigh, NC 27612

4 beds
3 baths
2,227 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$276 per sqft
1981 build
– on site

Charming home with so much character and versatility! Located in the highly sought-after Raleigh neighborhood of Valley Estates, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is full of updates you are sure to love. The main level features a formal dining room with detailed trim and dental molding, an updated eat-in kitchen with new backsplash, painted cabinets, newer SS appliances and a new mudroom addition (at side entrance). You'll also find the large family room with a beautiful brick fireplace, large built-in cabinets and direct access to the back deck, plus a versatile media room fully equipped with in-wall and overhead lighting, projector and screen, surround sound wiring, and sound dampening features, ideal for movie nights, gaming, or create your own hangout space. Upstairs you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms, including a large primary suite with a fully remodeled bathroom including new countertops, stunning tile floors, and a walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling tile. Fireplace in the primary bedroom does not function as it has been professionally capped and sealed (it can be uncapped by buyer if desired). Sellers also added washer/dryer hookups to 4th bedroom closet for added convenience, while the original hookups remain behind mudroom cabinets, giving you flexibility to choose your preferred laundry setup. Outside you will enjoy the charming wraparound front porch, large back deck overlooking beautifully landscaped yard with a gazebo! Additional updates include interior paint, removal of popcorn ceilings, updated lighting and much more! Be sure to check the feature sheet for the full list of updates! Conveniently located to Crabtree Valley Mall, Shelley Lake, restaurants, shopping, and more! Storage shed and gazebo convey. No HOA! Driveway repair is scheduled for May 14th-15th (see notes).

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Real Broker, LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 13, 2025 •

MLS# 10095420 —

The Building

Year Built:

1981
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Fiber Cement
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Structure Type:

House
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Block
Stories:

2
Levels:

Two
Basement:

true
Basement:

Crawl Space
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

2227
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

2227
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Built-in Features
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Decorative
Laundry Features:

In Kitchen

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2227
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Directions:

Take exit 56A to merge onto US-1 N. Take exit 7 for US-70 W/NC-50 N/Glenwood Ave toward Crabtree Vly/Durham. Turn right onto Lead Mine Rd. Turn left onto Valley Estates Dr. Turn right onto Albacore Ln.
Latitude:

35.871525
Longitude:

-78.675731
Coordinates:

-78.675731, 35.871525

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Back Yard
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

0797620269
Lot Size Acres:

0.42
Lot Size Area:

18295.2
Lot Size SqFt:

18295.2
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Exterior Features:

Fenced Yard
Other Structures:

Gazebo
Fencing:

Back Yard
View:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

4632.76

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QeS13Jb35ra&mls=1
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Wake - York
Middle Or Junior School:

Wake - Oberlin
High School:

Wake - Sanderson

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Valley Estates
Association:

false
Pool Private:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Parking Features:

Driveway
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$615,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,293
Taxes	$386
Insurance	$169
Utilities	$198 See report
Total	$4,046/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/9/25 May 9, 2025	Listed / Active	DMLS	$615,000	78.8% (12.6% / YR)
2/8/19 Feb 8, 2019		DMLS	$344,000

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This house located in North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 27612 is currently for sale for $615,000. 1816 Albacore Lane is a 2,227 square foot house with 4 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 4 days. 1816 Albacore Lane is in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh and has a WalkScore® of 46, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Oberlin Middle School, Sanderson High School, and York Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: DMLS and Real Broker, LLC.

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