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$320,000

5205 Invention Way, Raleigh, NC 27616
Raleigh, NC 27616
Listed by Bobby Taboada · Coldwell Banker HPW
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2022

About this home

Welcome to 5205 Invention Way, a modern three-story townhome built in 2022 and located in the popular 5401 North community. Thoughtfully designed for flexibility and everyday living, this home offers three bedrooms, each with convenient access to a full bath. The first floor features a private bedroom and full bath deal for office or guests, along with access to the one-car garage. Fresh paint throughout and built in shelving. The main living level features LVP flooring and an open-concept kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas range, and a welcoming center island that provides plenty of space for dining, and entertaining. Upstairs, the spacious owner's suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath with a tiled walk-in shower and built-in seat. The third bedroom is also complete with its own full bathroom and walk-in closet. 5401 North offers an impressive collection of neighborhood amenities, including a community pool, fitness center, clubhouse, dog park, community garden, greenway access, and nearby commercial conveniences. Enjoy easy access to local favorites such as Heyday Brewing, coffee, shopping, and dining. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Raleigh with access to I-540, RTP, and RDU International Airport, this home combines modern living, neighborhood amenities, and an excellent Raleigh location.

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10194787
Property type
Townhouse
Subdivision
5401 North
Status
Active
Days on market
24
On market date
September 25, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.03 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
River Bend Elementary
0.4 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
762
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Rolesville Middle
5.06 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,069
Student:teacher ratio
17.0:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Rolesville High
6.39 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
2,484
Student:teacher ratio
18.5:1
District
Wake County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Raleigh's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

53
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
65 / 100
Restaurants & cafes6
Grocery stores2
Parks2
Schools3
Transit stops7
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Raleigh, from live MLS data.

On the market 24 days -- 63 fewer days than Raleigh's current average of 87 days.
For reference, the median list price across 2,902 active listings in Raleigh right now is $379,647.

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Est. monthly payment
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$64,000 down
$256,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,660
Property tax (est.)$267
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 21 days ago.

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