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Single-Family Home
2,000 sqft
$247/sqft
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About this House
Ranch style house inside the beltline and only 1.5miles from NC State university. Quiet neighborhood in western Raleigh with spacious backyard overlooking the tennis courts on Kentwood Park (disc golf course too) & near Combs Elementary. Pets are negotiable with deposit. Garage turned into large bonus room. Hardwood floors & fire place.
Tenant responsible for all utilities
Tenant responsible for all utilities
305 Merwin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,000 sqft single-family home in West Raleigh. It last sold for $250,000 on May 14, 2008 (8,829% above the $2,800 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $2,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 10, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $493,700, with a rent estimate of $2,303/month.
Home Details for 305 Merwin Rd
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher |
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site |
Comparable Sales for 305 Merwin Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.08 | Single-Family Home | $435,000 | 12/05/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,510 sqft | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $315,000 | 02/20/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,333 sqft | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $660,000 | 07/15/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,364 sqft | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $375,000 | 06/29/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,280 sqft | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $510,000 | 09/30/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,154 sqft | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $190,000 | 06/29/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,347 sqft | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $455,000 | 12/19/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,350 sqft | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $435,000 | 03/02/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,320 sqft | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $605,000 | 05/26/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,619 sqft | |
0.53 | Single-Family Home | $400,000 | 12/04/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,520 sqft |
Nearby homes
Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.Rental Market Trends in West Raleigh
Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,303/mo
Average rent
$1.45K
$45MoM
Available listings
306
Around this home
What Locals Say about West Raleigh
At least 270 Trulia users voted on each feature.
88 % Say car is needed
88 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say people would walk alone at night
55 % Say streets are well-lit
55 % Say it's quiet
54 % Say kids play outside
49 % Say yards are well-kept
41 % Say neighbors are friendly
39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
39 % Say there's wildlife
38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
22 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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May 10, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $2,800 |
May 6, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $2,800 |
May 22, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
May 1, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $2,400 |
Feb 24, 2021 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | |
Jun 30, 2020 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | $2,000 |
Jun 18, 2020 Source: N/A | Listed For Rent | $2,000 |
May 24, 2019 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | $2,000 |
May 9, 2019 Source: N/A | Listed For Rent | $2,000 |
May 10, 2018 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | $1,800 |
May 3, 2018 Source: N/A | Listed For Rent | $1,800 |
May 14, 2008 Source: N/A | Sold | $250,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $3,812 | $434,798 |
Home facts updated by county records
Frequently asked questions about 305 Merwin Rd
- What is 305 Merwin Rd estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 305 Merwin Rd in Raleigh, NC is $493,700.
- What is the price history for 305 Merwin Rd?305 Merwin Rd in Raleigh, NC last sold for $250,000 in May 2008.
- Is Raleigh a buyer's or seller's market?Raleigh is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Raleigh?The median sale price in Raleigh is $378K. That is down $5.33K from the prior month.
- Does 305 Merwin Rd have air conditioning?Yes, 305 Merwin Rd in Raleigh, NC has air conditioning.
- Does 305 Merwin Rd have laundry facilities?Yes, 305 Merwin Rd in Raleigh, NC has in-unit laundry.
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