Is Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say parking is easy

Does Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC quiet?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's quiet

Does Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there are community events

Is Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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 $440K. That is up $8.33K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood?

Residents describe the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood in Raleigh, NC as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh .

What are the closest schools to 56 Summit Ave?

The closest schools to 56 Summit Ave in Raleigh, NC are Ligon Middle (rated 7/10), Washington Elementary (rated 5/10), William G Enloe High (rated 7/10).

Does 56 Summit Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 56 Summit Ave in Raleigh, NC has air conditioning.

Does 56 Summit Ave have a pool?

Yes, 56 Summit Ave in Raleigh, NC has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$70,000

Tax assessed value

2 Beds
2 Baths
827 sqft

56 Summit Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603

Southwest Raleigh

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2011 Quaker Lndg #301, Raleigh, NC	1.30	Apartment	$205,000	09/11/25	2	2	912
317 W Morgan St #405, Raleigh, NC	1.30	Apartment	$400,000	09/25/25	2	2	1,144
413 Alston St #101, Raleigh, NC	1.39	Apartment	$589,500	03/06/26	3	3	1,725
444 Blount St #114, Raleigh, NC	1.12	Apartment	$317,500	12/02/25	1	1.5	920
717 Chappell Dr, Raleigh, NC	2.25	Apartment	$2,200,000	04/16/26	2	3	1,150
730 Washington St #303, Raleigh, NC	2.29	Apartment	$359,000	09/17/25	2	2	1,056
2208 Stafford Ave #201, Raleigh, NC	2.36	Apartment	$378,000	05/11/26	2	2	978
400 W North St #502, Raleigh, NC	1.72	Apartment	$432,000	07/13/26	2	2	1,159
2379 Champion Ct, Raleigh, NC	2.31	Apartment	$308,000	06/03/26	2	2.5	1,200
400 W North St #1232, Raleigh, NC	1.72	Apartment	$390,000	10/03/25	1	1	965

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
110 Summit Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.11	$345,117	2	1	998	Recently Sold
109 Gilbert Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.06	$729,995	4	3	2,383	For Sale
118 Summit Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.13	$1,015,500	4	4	3,054	Off Market
113 Prospect Ave #173, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.15	-	-	-	-	Off Market
27 Summit Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.11	$550,000	3	2.5	1,648	For Sale
131 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.12	$636,000	3	2.5	1,288	Off Market
1601 Green St, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.20	$844,300	2	1	1,226	Off Market
208 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.24	$499,900	3	2	1,387	Recently Sold
314 Gilbert Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.32	$550,000	2	1	1,348	Recently Sold
405 Starrett Ct, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.40	$435,000	4	2	1,280	Recently Sold
409 Starrett Ct, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.42	$343,900	3	2	1,110	Off Market
425 Talmage St, Raleigh, NC 27603	0.45	$400,000	3	2	1,101	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Apartment

Built in 1910

827 sqft

About this House

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56 Summit Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 827 sqft apartment in Southwest Raleigh, built in 1910. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2011 with an asking price of $674 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 9, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,532/month.

Home Details for 56 Summit Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Family Room, Office
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features DeckPatioPorch
Pool Pool

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Building
Community rooms Fitness Center

Additional Information
On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 9, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$684
Feb 15, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$684 Price increased by 1%
Dec 2, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$674

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$610	$70,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Raleigh

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$440K

$8.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

Price per sq ft

$235

$1MoM

Available listings

2216

26MoM

Around this home

Washington Elementary
K-5
Public
510 Students
Wake County School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Staffs seem to be friendly and encouraging to the students. My grandson felt comfortable on the first day.
Student Review
2y ago
23 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Southwest Raleigh

74 Homes For You
Buy: $200k - $1.5m

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What Locals Say about Southwest Raleigh

At least 134 Trulia users voted on each feature.

86 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there are sidewalks
65 % Say streets are well-lit
63 % Say it's quiet
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
63 % Say kids play outside
61 % Say yards are well-kept
54 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say there's wildlife
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
36 % Say there are community events
32 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Bfdvkjk7cn
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1y ago
"I commute to work and back with my own vechicle but if needed could commute with public trasportation "
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3y ago
"It’s community centers here and I think it’s good for the kids. It’s not much to do in the area. Only good thing is that it’s 5 mins from downtown "
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Dwaine
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5y ago
"Closeness to everything Raleigh, Cary, Garner and Upcoming Dix Park makes it an exciting location to live "
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Samantha R.
Resident
5y ago
"Driving or public transport. I drive to work and downtown is only 3 miles north. I love this area and would have kids here. "
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Eric_moore
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6y ago
"this is a great location and safe area to live... it's accessible to do many places and all major highways"
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Harshit P.
Resident
6y ago
"No such events. It is mostly populated by international grad students and all of us are very busy. But people who know each other does party amongst themselves, do potlucks, etc."
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Mariel J.
Resident
6y ago
"Dog stations run out of baggies and some people will let their lawns grow wild. Other than that it’s a good place. Not super neighborly but I don’t feel neglected or unsafe."
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Markaishawilliams
Resident
6y ago
"Personally, I feel as though block parties are essentially very fun to participate in here. I’m happy"
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Celestine C.
Visitor
6y ago
"I saw a people walking their dogs and all everyone seemed friendly. I saw a few kids also. Some green spaces. "
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Markaishawilliams
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"People in my neighborhood are generally very friendly, the little kids and teenagers here need some attitude checks though"
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Angela H.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"parade sports games schools events. the resturants, everything is convenient in this area. The schools are very excellent"
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Kyra C.
Resident
7y ago
"There are plenty of sidewalks & friendly people to wave to as you take you fur friend on a walk with trees to shade you."
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Beth
Resident
7y ago
"Easy to get along with neighbors, plenty of dog people. It’s a fun place to live, and is in great proximity to downtown Raleigh. "
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Mlw217
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7y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood since 2008. It’s quiet and peaceful, you can hear a pin drop on the street. "
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Carolyn A.
Resident
7y ago
"Just opened a park around the corner. It is very family friendly and great for new families. I recommend this area."
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Mel W.
Resident
7y ago
"The commute on this side of town is very convenient. Just 3 minutes from downtown, doesn’t get any better than that. "
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anonymous
Resident
7y ago
"Lots of student housing in this area but cute neighborhoods around it. Wouldn’t recommend going outside after dark by yourself "
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Shantal J.
Visitor
7y ago
"There are dogs in the neighborhood all over, some in houses and some inside the fence as you walk by."
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Alexandra M. W.
Resident
7y ago
"We bought our house 4 years ago, we love the mature trees, the established neighbors, the sidewalks, and being right in the middle of everything (Downtown Raleigh, Cary, Garner). "
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Cabarmytuff
Resident
7y ago
"Lots of of dog owners. Nice area to walk your fur babies. Lots of parks. You can meet others out and communicate about being dog owners."
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Abdoulanis
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"I live in this area for 5 year and it's great and safe recommend a lot of people to live in this area and secret place"
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voiceofreason1
Resident
8y ago
"Friendly and diverse neighbors. All dog lovers! The location is convenient to everything. I have loved living here for 13 years."
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Cafleming91
Resident
8y ago
"Close to downtown, far enough to feel like the suburbs. Easy access to major highways. Close to NC State."
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Frequently asked questions about 56 Summit Ave

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 $440K. That is up $8.33K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood?
Residents describe the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood in Raleigh, NC as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh.
What are the closest schools to 56 Summit Ave?
The closest schools to 56 Summit Ave in Raleigh, NC are Ligon Middle (rated 7/10), Washington Elementary (rated 5/10), William G Enloe High (rated 7/10).
Does 56 Summit Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 56 Summit Ave in Raleigh, NC has air conditioning.
Does 56 Summit Ave have a pool?
Yes, 56 Summit Ave in Raleigh, NC has a pool.