5920 Whittier Drive

This isn't just the perfect ranch in Midtown; this is the one your friends wish they found first! This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home is planted in one of Midtown Raleigh's most connected pockets. No HOA. 1,650 square feet PLUS 300+ square feet of Screened Retreat. Fenced corner .3-acre lot. Only one neighboring property and Optimist Park is literally next door. Inside, sunlight spills through new energy-efficient windows onto beautiful floors and crisp, modern finishes. The kitchen commands attention with granite countertops, 42'' soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and bar seating that keeps everyone in the mix. The dining room features custom built-ins and a gas log fireplace. Both bathrooms were fully renovated in 2024. The owner's suite delivers a double vanity and sleek glass walk-in shower wrapped in contemporary tile. The hall bath invites slow evenings with a wonderful soaking tub. The bonus room, with its own private entrance and dedicated mini-split, flexes as a home office, studio, or guest retreat. Outside, a 308-square-foot screened back porch and 10' x 14' deck expand your living space into fresh air. The 6-foot privacy fence (2024) frames a backyard built for pets, play, or firepit nights under the Carolina sky. Steps from Optimist Park with easy access to an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis courts, ballfields, batting cage, playground and community center, plus direct access to the Snelling Branch Trail, which connects to Shelley Lake and miles of greenway trails. Two 240V J1772 chargers located between the pool and community center. Spend weekends circling the 2.1-mile paved loop at Shelley Lake or explore Crabtree Creek Greenway to Lassiter Mill or North Hills Park. North Hills mall is close by for dinner, coffee, concerts at Midtown Park, and the seasonal Farmers' Market. Upgrades include: Roof (2019). HVAC (2019). All windows (2019) All-new copper wiring and upgraded electrical panel (2024). New gutters with leaf guards. LED lighting throughout. This isn't just convenient. It's an investment or a launchpad for how you want to live.