214 Lafayette Road
Raleigh, NC 27604Charming 1943 Ranch in Prime Location - Character, Convenience & Endless Potential! Step into timeless charm with this 1943 brick ranch full of character and opportunity. Featuring original hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, this home beautifully blends classic details with thoughtful updates. This home offers 2 newly renovated bathrooms. The primary suite features its own private bath with a tile walk-in shower and two closets, creating a comfortable and functional space that is not often seen in older homes. The kitchen is equipped with newer appliances, including a refrigerator (2025)stove, microwave, and dishwasher (2026). Additionally water heater (2023). Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with fresh pine straw throughout, offering great curb appeal and space to relax or entertain. There is also a garage/workspace located underneath the home that provides excellent storage or hobby space (not included in the home's square footage). Located just minutes from downtown and within walking distance to Mordecai's popular shopping and dining, with easy access to NC State University, this home delivers location, charm, and unlimited potential. Whether you're looking to move right in, renovate further, or invest, the possibilities here are endless. Don't miss this opportunity to own a character-filled home in an unbeatable location!
$600,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.21 acres
1,192 square feet
$503 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard
- Fencing Back Yard
- Lot Size Acres 0.21
- Other Structures Workshop, See Remarks
- Parking Features On Street, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,192
- Appliances Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave
- Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Walk-In Shower, Dual Closets, Shower Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Smooth Ceilings
- Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, See Remarks, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 10
- Community Features Other, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Features Many Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Tax Annual Amount 4583.52
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1943
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1943
- NeighborhoodLafayette
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Conn
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin
- High SchoolWake - Broughton
Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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