- First Home
Great RTP Location, perfect as a first home or investment! 3BR, 2.5 Bath, with one car garage; this townhome is ideal! Close to Great schools, shopping, Davis, 40 and 540 as well as RDU. You will love the primary bedroom with cathedral ceiling and attached master bath! Close to the future Apple Campus!
- NC
- Morrisville
- 27560
- 556 Writers Way
- MLS# 10007294
- Date Listed01/20/2024
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.04 acres (1,742 sq. ft)
- Subdivision Downing Village
- County Wake
- Year Built 2005
- Square Feet 1,490 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $261.68
Interior Features
- Appliances Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range
- Cooling Central Air, Gas
- Heating Ceiling, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.04
- Lot Size SQFT 1,742.40
- Lot Features -
Directions
Morrisville Carpenter Road towards RDU airport. R on Town Hall. Left on Downing Glen. Left on Plank Bridge. Right on Writers Way.
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $2,212
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home
0.61 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
4.47 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.94 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home
0.61 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
2.96 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.13 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.23 mi
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Public • PK - 5
5.77 mi
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Public • PK - 5
5.96 mi
Distance
Alston Ridge Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
6.24 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.4 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.43 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.62 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
4.47 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.54 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.23 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
5.67 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
6.43 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
7.68 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.94 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.29 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 10
7.36 mi
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Public • 9 - 12
8.29 mi
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Private • 06 - 12
5.52 mi
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Private • KG - 12
5.81 mi
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Private • PK - 12
6.4 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Taxes | Land | Additions | Total Assessments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,212.05 3.71% | $56,000 | $162,767 | $218,767 |
| 2022 | $2,130.01 2.00% | $56,000 | $162,767 | $218,767 |
| 2021 | $2,087.35 -0.51% | $56,000 | $162,767 | $218,767 |
| 2020 | $2,098.00 11.39% | $56,000 | $162,767 | $218,767 |
| 2019 | $1,859.00 | $56,000 | $162,767 | $218,767 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Hatchet Creek Court | 4 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $555,000 | Nov 19, 2025 | - |
| 100 Hewitt Court | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $699,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $827,157 |
| 129 Bayless Ridge Court | Listing | 5 | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | $725,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $793,135 |
| 113 Lodgin Court | Listing | 3 | 2 | Oct 28, 2025 | $416,000 | Jan 24, 2024 | $411,840 |
| 102 Trumbell Circle | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $668,500 | Feb 23, 2024 | $597,248 |
| 210 Leacroft Way | Listing | 4 | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | $703,500 | Feb 15, 2023 | $754,200 |
| 102 Hewitt Court | Listing | 5 | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | $605,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $572,155 |
| 109 Leacroft Way | Listing | 3 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $555,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $486,308 |
| 125 Bayless Ridge Court | Listing | 4 | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | $799,000 | Jul 23, 2024 | $920,728 |
| 117 Bayless Ridge Court Court | 4 | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | $765,000 | Nov 19, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,092 | 27,590 | 1,150,454 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 1,307 | 3,110 | 1,377 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 38 | 37.8 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $105,727 | $112,220 | $84,483 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $54,307 | $55,219 | $42,936 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 29.6°F | 29.6°F | 30.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 89.1°F | 89.1°F | 87.9°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.05" | 43.05" | 46.49" | 38" |
46/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
64/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 23/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 36/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 556 Writers Way
Source: Realty.com
556 Writers Way, Morrisville, NC 27560 is a 1,490 sq. ft. Townhouse listed for sale with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Realty.com has 57 photos of this Townhome, listed at $389,900. View sales and tax history of town homes, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 57 photos of 556 Writers Way.
Our records indicate that 556 Writers Way was built in 2005.
The full address for this home is 556 Writers Way, Morrisville, NC 27560.
556 Writers Way has been listed on Realty.com since Sat January 20, 2024
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 23/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 36/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 556 Writers Way. Sterling Montessori Academy (Grades: PK - 8), Davis Drive Middle (Grades: 6 - 8), Green Hope High (Grades: 9 - 12)
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