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5237 Covington Bend Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613

House Description

Welcome to 5237 Covington Bend Drive, a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Raleigh's desirable Harrington Grove community. With over 2,100 square feet, this transitional-style home offers a bright, functional layout with 9-foot ceilings on the first floor, abundant natural light, and comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features hardwood flooring, a spacious family room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops, quartz accents, stainless steel appliances, and a sunny breakfast area. Upstairs, you'll find the primary suite with an updated bath and oversized shower, two additional bedrooms plus a large bonus room, perfect for a home office, media room, playroom, or guest space. Enjoy outdoor living on the oversized 18x26 deck overlooking the fenced backyard with mature trees, garden space, fire pit area, and room to relax or entertain. Additional highlights include newer windows and Alside Prodigy double 6'' siding, an attached 2-car garage, Google Fiber availability, zoned heating and cooling, and a crawlspace dehumidifier. Located in Harrington Grove with neighborhood amenities including sidewalks, playground, picnic area, and trails, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, major roadways, and highly regarded Wake County schools including Sycamore Creek Elementary, Pine Hollow Middle, and Leesville Road High.

Highlights

Listed by Matt Perry , 919-789-1635 and Ashley Mays , 919-271-6757 Keller Williams Elite Realty , 984-244-5830. Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage

0.19

HOA Fee

70 Quarterly

Year Built

1994

County

Wake

Neighborhood

Harrington Grove

Listing ID

10167162

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

▪ Bedrooms:3
▪ Bathrooms:3
▪ Full Bathrooms:2
▪ 1/2 Bathrooms:1

Appliances:Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Air Cond:Central Air,Zoned

Fireplaces:Family Room,Fireplace Screen,Wood Burning

Floor:Carpet,Hardwood,Vinyl,Tile

Above Ground Sq Ft:2103

Below Ground Sq Ft:0

Other:Ceiling Fan(s),Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Quartz Counters,Walk-In Closet(s),Bonus Room

Other:Public

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Payment Breakdown

Principal Interest

$2,803

Taxes

$323

HOA

$70

Home Price

$544,000

Home Price

Loan Details

30 yrs

6.683%

Interest Rate

Loan Type

Down Payment

20%

$108,800

Down Payment

Down Payment %

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Monthly Price:

$2,803.34

Principal

Taxes

HOA

	Principal	Taxes	HOA	Total
Monthly	$2,803.34	$323.47	$70.00	$3,196.82
Yearly	$33,640.13	$3,881.68	$840.00	$38,361.81
Total	$1,009,203.84	$116,450.40	$25,200.00	$1,150,854.24