1800 Fairview Road
Raleigh, NC 27608Beautifully reimagined and extensively renovated, this classic historic home seamlessly blends timeless character with the comfort, functionality, and elevated finishes of modern luxury living. Located in the heart of Five Points, one of Raleigh's most desirable neighborhoods- and within walking distance to Underwood Elementary, restaurants, and shops - 1800 Fairview offers the rare combination of historic charm, designer finishes, open-concept living, and exceptional indoor-outdoor entertaining. Thoughtfully redesigned to preserve its original architectural integrity, the home features soaring 9-foot ceilings, original French doors, vintage hardware, and oak floors throughout. Situated on a prominent corner lot, oversized windows fill the home with abundant natural light. An inviting front porch with classic Chippendale railing provides the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee while neighbors pass by. The open-concept kitchen and living spaces are designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring custom cabinetry, Visual Comfort lighting, a large center island, granite countertops, KitchenAid appliances, and ample storage. A spacious rear family room offers custom built-ins, a banquette dining nook with storage, and an elegant fireplace with a marble surround and opens seamlessly to the covered patio. The main level also includes a private office with French doors, built-in desks, quartz countertops, and under-cabinet lighting, as well as a formal dining room. A well-appointed mudroom provides convenient access from the driveway and blends warmth and functionality with a reclaimed wood bench, original exposed brick, custom cabinetry with hidden charging lockers, quartz countertops with a prep sink, and a secondary refrigerator. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features vaulted ceilings, accent lighting, a Ro Sham Beaux chandelier, and a walk-in closet. The spa-inspired bath showcases Carrara marble finishes, a soaking tub, a frameless glass shower, and dual vanities. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. Designed for year-round enjoyment, the covered back patio is both breezy in the summer and cozy in the winter. With a vaulted ceiling, bluestone flooring, and a wood-burning fireplace with gas starter, it overlooks one of the largest fully fenced, turf-covered backyards in the area, ideal for entertaining, watching a game, playing soccer, or simply relaxing. Low-maintenance exterior finishes include fiber cement siding, premium Windsor aluminum-clad windows with wood interiors, Azek decking, turf lawn, and a brick retaining wall. Additionally, the well-manicured but low-maintenance yard features hose-fed irrigation and a storage shed. This exceptional home offers the very best of historic Raleigh living, intentionally designed for beauty and function.
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Fiber Cement
- Door Features French Doors
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Garden, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Storage
- Fencing Back Yard, Wood
- Lot Size Acres 0.17
- Parking Features Concrete, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,203
- Appliances Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Induction Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Basement Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level
- Rooms Total 12
- Community Features Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Features Corner Lot, Garden, Landscaped
- Tax Annual Amount 9473.4
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1908
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1908
- NeighborhoodFive Points Village
- 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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