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Raleigh, NC 27605This majestic Neoclassical Forest Park (Cameron Park) home was built in 1913, now offering a refreshing blend of classic and contemporary design. Legendary NC State College of Design professor Wayne Taylor added unique touches ever since his family made it their home in 1968. Classical columns frame the 54-ft.long wrap around front porch. You'll be welcomed into a grand entry hall with 10.5-ft. ceilings, all formals, first floor bedroom and huge eat-in kitchen and prep area. Four additional bedrooms on the second floor, plus a sitting room adjacent to screened porch. Walk-up attic. Standing seam metal roof. Heated and cooled basement/workshop. Sited on a .45-acre parcel in the heart of Raleigh's coveted, truly walkable neighborhood.
$2,125,000
5 bedrooms
4 full bathrooms
0.45 acres
4,429 square feet
$480 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Aluminum Siding, Brick Veneer, Concrete, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard
- Fencing Full
- Lot Size Acres 0.45
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Driveway, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around, See Remarks
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,429
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Oven
- Basement Exterior Entry, Heated, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Workshop
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Bedroom, Dining Room
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Steam, Wood Stove
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features In Kitchen
- Rooms Total 13
- Lot Features Hardwood Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 14488.5
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1917
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1917
- NeighborhoodForest Park
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Wiley
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin
- High SchoolWake - Broughton
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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