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Price Point: What does $235,000 get in Triangle’s housing market today?

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Price Point

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Price Point


“Price Point” is a new N&O column aimed at offering a snapshot of the local real estate market. Each week, we'll tell you about three houses on the market that are roughly the same price but located in different parts of the Triangle. It will also highlight how prices — and what you get for the money — can vary greatly across the region.

This week’s Price Point looked at homes that sold recently for around $235,000, and found choices in Clayton, Durham and North Raleigh. The differences in how far your money goes are stark.

934 ROCK PILLAR RD., CLAYTON, 27520

Sold: $235,000 on Feb. 23

Single-family home with two bedrooms and one bathroom on a 1.39-acre lot

934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520 TMLS

Built in 1922, this 1,149-square-foot ranch-style home is about eight miles south of downtown Clayton. It’s about a 30-minute drive northwest to downtown Raleigh, and about a 40-minute drive to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

The home sits on more than one acre of land and boasts “pond views” and two outbuildings. The home features open floor plan, updated kitchen, luxury vinyl flooring, new roof and deck.

Size: 1,149 square feet

Year built: 1922

Price per square foot: $217

HOA fees: Not applicable

Taxes: $708

Last sold: 2021 for $110,000

Listed by: Mark Hargrove, Mark Spain Real Estate

934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520 TMLS
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520 TMLS
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520 TMLS
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520 TMLS
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520
934 Rock Pillar Rd, Clayton 27520 TMLS

2128 ALPINE RD., DURHAM, 27707

Sold: $234,500 on Feb. 21

Townhome with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on .3-acre lot

2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707 TMLS

The house is in the Breckenridge subdivision of Durham. It’s within walking distance of American Tobacco Trail, Southern Boundaries Park and Third Fork Creek Trail. It’s about a 10-minute drive northwest to downtown Durham and about a 20-minute drive southeast to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Built in 1989, this 1,072-square-foot townhome features new ceiling fans, large kitchen sink, back patio and designated parking. “There is even a Harry Potter space under the stairs,” the listing said.

Size: 1,072 square feet

Year built: 1989

Price per square foot: $219

HOA fees: $140 monthly

Taxes: $1,500 (estimated)

Last sold: 2019 for $142,000

Listed by: Amy West, West and Woodall Real Estate

2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707 TMLS
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707 TMLS
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707 TMLS
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707 TMLS
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707
2128 Alpine Rd, Durham, 27707 TMLS

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2029 TOWNSHIP CIRCLE, RALEIGH, 27609

Sold: $236,000 on Feb. 10

Townhome with two bedrooms and three bathrooms on .15-acre lot

2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609 TMLS

The townhome is in the Riverbirch Township neighborhood in North Raleigh. It’s about a 15-minute drive southwest to downtown Raleigh, and about a 25-minute drive west to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Built in 1981, this 1,106-square-foot single-family home features an open living space, master bedroom with ensuite, and a fenced backyard.

Size: 1,106 square feet

Year built: 1981

Price per square foot: $213

HOA fees: $172 monthly

Taxes: $1,600 (estimated)

Last sold: 2022 for $231,500

Listed by: Thomas Shoupe, Opendoor Brokerage

2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609 TMLS
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609 TMLS
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609 TMLS
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609 TMLS
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609
2029 Township Cir, Raleigh 27609 TMLS

This story was originally published March 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM.

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Chantal Allam
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Chantal Allam covers real estate for the The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun. She writes about commercial and residential real estate, covering everything from deals, expansions and relocations to major trends and events. She previously covered the Triangle technology sector and has been a journalist on three continents.
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Price Point

See what you could buy within your budget from the North Carolina Triangle’s current real estate market options.