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Raleigh, NC 27608Move-in ready in Hayes Barton, walkable to Five Points with main-level primary living, a second primary suite upstairs, great screen porch, and the big-ticket updates already done. All the character and charm of an older home with 10-ft ceilings on the main level and 9-ft ceilings above, but with major updates like a new roof (2026), new upstairs HVAC (2025), refinished hardwoods on both floors - no carpet in the house, and fresh paint throughout. This 5 bedroom home features a welcoming grand foyer from the large, private slate front porch. The living room features 2 walls of windows, a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and direct access to an oversized screened porch. The dining room opens to a kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash, stainless appliances - new oven 2025, under-cabinet lighting, and an eat-in area. A spacious mudroom off the driveway handles laundry (washer and dryer convey) and pantry storage. The main-level primary suite has an updated bath with a walk-in tiled shower and heated floors. Upstairs, the second primary suite adds custom built-ins, an attached sitting room or office, and an ensuite with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. 3 additional generous secondary bedrooms and a tiled hall bath complete the second floor. A large unfinished basement with interior stairs and a work sink offers storage and/or workshop space. Outside you'll find a large front porch, a landscaped front yard, a fully fenced side yard, a grilling pad, and a driveway reachable from both The Circle and Glenwood Ave. Walk to dining, entertainment and shopping in Five Points, with quick access to Village District, Wade Ave, I-440, downtown Raleigh, RTP, and RDU.
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N No
- Construction Materials Brick
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard
- Fencing Fenced
- Garage Y/N No
- Lot Size Acres 0.25
- Parking Features Concrete, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Screened, Front Porch
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,807
- Appliances Washer, Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Microwave, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Electric Oven
- Basement Interior Entry, Concrete, Storage Space, Workshop
- Below Grade Finished Area 0
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room, Gas Log
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Natural Gas, Radiant
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Double Vanity, Built-in Features, Separate Shower, Granite Counters, Primary Downstairs, Bookcases, Chandelier, Second Primary Bedroom, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cedar Closet(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
- Laundry Features Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 11
- Association Y/N No
- Lot Features Corner Lot
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 6958.0
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1925
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1925
- NeighborhoodBloomsbury
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Joyner Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin Middle
- High SchoolWake - Needham Broughton High
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