5920 Whittier Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
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Listed by: marti hampton, desiree white
Office: exp realty llc.
MLS#:10157852
Source:RD
Price summary
- Price:$550,000
About this home
All showings start this Friday 4/10 at 5PM!
Successful Short-Term Rental or make this your Staycation Home! Because, this isn't just the perfect ranch in Midtown; This is the one your friends wish they found first!
Currently, a successful Short-Term Rental (STR). This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home is planted in one of Midtown Raleigh's most connected pockets. Furniture is negotiable. No HOA. 1,650 square feet PLUS 300+ square feet of Screened Retreat. Fenced corner .3-acre lot. Only one neighboring property and Optimist Park is literally next door.
Inside, sunlight spills through new energy-efficient windows onto beautiful floors and crisp, modern finishes. The kitchen commands attention with granite countertops, 42'' soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and bar seating that keeps everyone in the mix.
The dining room features custom built-ins and a gas log fireplace. Both bathrooms were fully renovated in 2024. The owner's suite delivers a double vanity and sleek glass walk-in shower wrapped in contemporary tile. The hall bath invites slow evenings with a wonderful soaking tub. The bonus room, complete with its own entrance, flexes as a home office, studio, or guest retreat.
Outside, a 308-square-foot screened porch/deck (permit pending) expands your living space into fresh air. The 6-foot privacy fence (2024) frames a backyard built for pets, play, or firepit nights under the Carolina sky.
Steps from Optimist Park -- pool, tennis courts, ballfields, batting cage, playground, community center, plus direct access to the Snelling Branch Trail connecting to Shelley Lake and Mine Creek. Two 240V J1772 chargers located between the pool and community center. Spend weekends circling the 2.1-mile paved loop at Shelley Lake or explore Crabtree Creek Greenway to Lassiter Mill or North Hills Park. North Hills mall is close by for dinner, coffee, concerts at Midtown Park, and the seasonal Farmers' Market.
Upgrades include: Roof (2019). HVAC (2019). All-new copper wiring and upgraded electrical panel (2024). New gutters with leaf guards. LED lighting throughout.
This isn't just convenience. It's an investment or a launchpad for how you want to live. Reach out before it quietly disappears....
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Home facts
- Year built:1969
- Listing ID #:10157852
- Added:2 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 09, 2026 at 07:59 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:12
- Flooring:Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Dining Description:Eat-in Kitchen
- Bathrooms Description:Walk-In Shower
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Gas
- Heating:Central, Gas Pack
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1969
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Construction Materials:Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features:Covered, Deck, Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Front Porch, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Screened
- Levels:One
Schools
- High school:Wake County Schools
- Middle school:Wake County Schools
- Elementary school:Wake County Schools
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$550,000
- Tax amount:$3,527
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Gas Water Heater, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
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