1500 Scales Street
Raleigh, NC 27608Experience refined living - privacy, location, spacious interior, custom features, chef's kitchen, easy indoor/outdoor living, functional features, main-floor guest suite, secluded primary suite, and walk to attractions - in this 4,386 square foot Colonial Revival-inspired residence offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a rare three-car garage. Thoughtfully designed to honor Hayes Barton's architectural heritage, this home combines timeless design with modern comfort. Set on a prime corner lot at W Roanoke Park Drive and Scales Street, the plan centers around a private garden courtyard with views extending toward downtown Raleigh. The open-concept main level features expansive windows that fill the home with natural light and seamlessly connect the family room, gourmet kitchen, and scullery. Just off the living area, a dedicated homework center provides a functional workspace for daily living. A guest suite and versatile study complete the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a spa-like bath and dual closets, while two additional bedrooms each include private baths. A recreation room provides flexible space for play, work, or an optional fifth bedroom. An unfinished attic offers unbeatable walk-in storage. Nestled in the heart of Five Points, residents enjoy a walkable lifestyle near restaurants, breweries, boutiques, a movie theater and parks, with easy access to Glenwood South, Downtown Raleigh, and NC State University.
$2,600,000
5 bedrooms
4 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.24 acres
4,386 square feet
$593 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Block, Brick, Foam Insulation, HardiPlank Type
- Exterior Features Awning(s), Fenced Yard, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard
- Fencing Front Yard
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.24
- Parking Features Garage Faces Side, Off Street, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,386
- Appliances Bar Fridge, Built-In Freezer, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
- Cooling Central Air, Electric, Gas, Zoned
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood
- Heating Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 11
- Lot Features City Lot, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Level, Views
- Tax Annual Amount 5668.65
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2026
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2026
- NeighborhoodHayes Barton
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Underwood
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin
- High SchoolWake - Broughton
Listing courtesy of Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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