508 Cole Street
Raleigh, NC 27605Originally built in 1925, the Frederick McIntyre House is a beautifully restored and expanded brick Craftsman bungalow located in Raleigh's historic Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood. Renovated in 2017 by Ken Neuhoff, the home seamlessly blends historic architectural character with modern functionality and timeless design. Set within one of Raleigh's most beloved front porch communities, the home offers a rare combination of charm, walkability, and livability. Downtown Raleigh, the Village District, Five Points, parks, restaurants, and shopping are all just moments away. The home offers five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, including a flexible fifth bedroom ideal as a playroom, bonus space, or guest retreat. Historic details including original glass doorknobs, preserved hardware, and the original coal-burning fireplace blend seamlessly with expansive modern living spaces designed for everyday family life and entertaining. Filled with natural light, the open kitchen and oversized family room feature Monogram appliances, abundant storage, a gas fireplace, and seamless connection to the screened porch with skylights and integrated sound system, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living year-round. Additional highlights include a finished walkout basement with bedroom and full bath, renovated bathrooms, designer wallpaper, custom millwork, Visual Comfort lighting, plantation shutters throughout, whole-home security system, irrigation system, professionally designed landscaping, and a thoughtfully leveled backyard with multiple outdoor living and entertaining spaces rarely found in historic ITB homes. Behind the home's historic charm, extensive improvements completed during the 2017 renovation include updated HVAC systems, substantial roof replacement, updated windows, water heater replacement, professionally waterproofed basement systems, and outdoor hardscaping. Rarely does a historic Raleigh home offer this level of historic charm and modern comfort in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods. Showings to begin Saturday, May 30th at 9am.
$1,385,000
5 bedrooms
4 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.16 acres
3,451 square feet
$401 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, Shake Siding, Brick Veneer
- Exterior Features Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Balcony
- Fencing Fenced, Back Yard
- Lot Size Acres 0.16
- Parking Features Driveway, Carport
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened, Enclosed, Deck, Front Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,115
- Appliances Wine Cooler, Gas Range, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Built-In Refrigerator, Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Oven
- Basement Partial, Finished, Daylight, Heated, Walk-Out Access
- Below Grade Finished Area 336
- Cooling Multi Units, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Wood, Tile, Plank
- Heating Fireplace(s), Central
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Water Closet, Wired for Sound, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Pantry, Storage, Sound System, Living/Dining Room Combination, Recessed Lighting, Bookcases, Crown Molding, Built-in Features, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Chandelier, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters
- Laundry Features Sink, Laundry Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, In Hall
- Rooms Total 4
- Window Features Skylight(s)
- Lot Features Back Yard
- Tax Annual Amount 8988.25
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1925
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1925
- NeighborhoodGlenwood
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Partnership Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin Middle
- High SchoolWake - Needham Broughton High
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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