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8947 Commons Townes Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616

$299,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,642 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,742 Status: Closed
Current Price: $299,900 List Date: 8/07/2025 Last Modified: 1/19/2026

Description

Why wait on new construction when this move-in ready gem in NE Raleigh is ready now? Whether you're a first-time buyer, a busy professional, or an investor seeking a turnkey rental, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome is a smart, low-maintenance opportunity in one of Raleigh's most convenient locations. Skip the delays, skip the upgrades—this home already has everything you need.Inside, the open-concept main floor is designed for both entertaining and everyday ease. The kitchen is a standout, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island, tile backsplash, pantry, and ample cabinet space. It flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas for a modern, functional layout.Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is your personal retreat, featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility—perfect for guests, a home office, or creative studio space.Step out back to your private, tree-lined patio, complete with partial privacy fencing and a handy outdoor storage closet—ideal for grilling, morning coffee, or winding down after work.Savvy buyer perks: refrigerator, washer, dryer, and a Vivint smart security system all convey. Plus, the HOA covers roof replacement and annual termite inspections/treatments—making ownership even more stress-free.Location? You're minutes from I-540, Triangle Town Center, local dining, parks, and the Neuse River Greenway—offering both a quick commute and easy weekend escapes.Investment-ready, Move-in ready, & Lifestyle-ready...This is the kind of home that makes life simpler and a little more fun.

More Information MLS# 100523660

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 0

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 1642 # Rooms: 5 # Baths - Full: 2 # Baths - Half: 1 # Baths - Total: 3 Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area Stories: 2 Fireplace Y/N: No SqFt - Heated (Primary): 1642 # Bedrooms: 3

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Townhouse Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 182.64 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Closed Marketing Start Date: 2025-08-04 Listing Price: 299900 Current Price: $299,900

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Raleigh Street #: 8947 Street Name: Commons Townes Street Suffix: Drive County: Wake State/Province: NC Zip Code: 27616 Subdivision: Thornton Creek Geo Lat: 35.90029 Geo Lon: -78.553952

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: From 540, head N on Capital Blvd toward Wake Forest. Turn R on Thornton Road. Turn L on Thornton Commons Drive. L on Evergreen Forest Way. R on Commons Townes Drive. Home is on the R.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.04 Lot Dimensions: 21x84x20x84 Lot SqFt: 1742.4 Waterfront: No Location Type: Mainland

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 329061 Deed Book: 16953 Deed Page: 726 Legal: Lo13 Thornton Creek Bm2016-01620 Broker Owner: No PID: 1738221900 Tax Identifier: 173813221900000 0440669 Plat Book: 2016 Plat Page: 1618 Lot #: 13 Special Assessments: N Tax Year: 2024 Zoning: CX-3 HOA: Yes Cobra Zone: No Elementary School: Wildwood Forest Middle School: East Millbrook High School: Wakefield High School High School 2: Garner

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 1 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 1 Total Carport Spaces: 0 Other - See Remarks: Unassigned spots

Parking Features

Additional Parking: 1 Attached: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Garage Faces Front: 1 Other: 1

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Maint - Comm Areas: 1 Maint - Grounds: 1 Maint - Roads: 1 Maintenance Structure: 1 Roof Maintenance: 1 Sidewalk: 1 Street Lights: 1

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 132 Association Name: Thornton Creek HOA/Charleston Management Association Phone: 9198473003

Attic

Stairs - Pull Down: 1

Basement

None: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Structure Type

Townhouse: 1

Unit Type

3 Bedroom: 1

Style

4-Unit Bldg or Less: 1

Exterior Features

Cluster Mailboxes: 1 Storm Doors: 1

Exterior Finish

Brick Veneer: 1 Vinyl Siding: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA Loan: 1

Fencing

Partial: 1 Wood: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Laminate: 1 Tile: 1 Vinyl: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Private Road: 1

Lot Features

Wooded: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Heated SqFt

1600 - 1799: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1 Zoned: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Utilities

Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Ice Maker: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Interior Features

Blinds/Shades: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Walk-in Shower: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Security Features

Security System: 1

Laundry Features

Hookup - Dryer: 1 Hookup - Washer: 1 In Hall: 1 Laundry Closet: 1

Dining Room Type

Combination: 1

Other Structures

Storage: 1

Home Warr/Termite

Termite Company: Sprayed Yearly

Rooms

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second Family Room: 1 Family Room Level: Main Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: Main Master Bedroom: 1 Master Bedroom Level: Second

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2017

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-09-18 Sold Price: $299,900 Sold Date: 2025-10-23

Property Features

Attic: Stairs - Pull Down Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Structure Type: Townhouse Unit Type: 3 Bedroom Style: 4-Unit Bldg or Less Exterior Features: Cluster Mailboxes; Storm Doors Exterior Finish: Brick Veneer; Vinyl Siding Fencing: Partial; Wood Foundation: Slab Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Other Patio and Porch Features: Patio Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Lot Features: Wooded Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Heat Pump; Zoned Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile; Vinyl Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Security Features: Security System Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; In Hall; Laundry Closet Heated SqFt: 1600 - 1799 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Storage HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas; Maint - Grounds; Maint - Roads; Maintenance Structure; Sidewalk; Street Lights Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Family Room; Kitchen; Master Bedroom Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Room Information

Master Bedroom Length: 19.40 Width: 12.20 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Length: 12.30 Width: 9.40 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Length: 9.60 Width: 10.60 Level: Second Family Room Length: 14.90 Width: 19.40 Level: Main Kitchen Length: 11.90 Width: 10.00 Level: Main
Listing Office: HomeTowne Realty
IDX
Last Updated: January - 19 - 2026
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