511 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27601Nestled in the heart of Historic Oakwood in Downtown Raleigh sits this stunning 1898 E.H. Love House that has been gorgeously renovated with the perfect balance of turn of the century southern charm and modern stylish appointments. This home is truly special and is filled with exceptional features that include: beautifully landscaped lot with rose bushes, mature trees, Japanese maples and more; inviting wrap around porch with swing and room for several rocking chairs; secured parking within your private rear gated driveway off public rear alley; 2 car heated/cooled detached finished garage or workshop; lovely refinished knotty pine hardwoods throughout 1st and 2nd floor; original millwork beautifully restored throughout; original color block stained glass transom over front door; 10ft smooth ceilings on 1st and 9ft on 2nd; 5 working fireplaces with gas logs and 3 decorative fireplaces; chef's kitchen with custom floor to ceiling cabinets, GE Monogram commercial grade gas stove/grill/double oven and built-in refrig; private bar off family room with walk-in wine cellar; office or media room with 3D TV; custom built-in ceiling speakers throughout home; wired for Google fiber; solar panels on roof provide credit with utility company; huge primary suite with sitting room with custom built-ins, crystal chandelier; walk-in cedar closet with stacked washer/dryer, spa bath with walk-in steam shower and sliver clawed vessel tub; each additional bedroom has en-suite updated baths; custom stone courtyard/patio with built-in gas grill, pizza oven, fireplace and bar; wrought iron gates, fencing and much more! All this and within the desired subd of Historic Oakwood which provides a walk-able, friendly neighborhood to Downtown Raleigh's shops and restaurants including the popular areas of Peace St and Oakwood Park. Life is good here! Seller is requesting an Offer Deadline for Sunday the 19th at 5pm please.
$1,395,000
3 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.18 acres
3,475 square feet
$401 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Courtyard, Fenced Yard, Garden, Gas Grill, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Wood, Wrought Iron
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.18
- Other Structures Garage(s)
- Parking Features Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Parking Pad, Paver Block
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Wrap Around, See Remarks
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,475
- Appliances Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Wine Cooler
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Bedroom, Decorative, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Outside, Master Bedroom, See Remarks
- Fireplaces Total 9
- Flooring Hardwood, Slate, Tile
- Heating Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Separate Shower, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
- Laundry Features Upper Level
- Rooms Total 13
- Window Features Shutters, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Community Features Historical Area, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
- Tax Annual Amount 10914.1
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1898
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1898
- NeighborhoodHistoric Oakwood
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Conn
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin
- High SchoolWake - Broughton
Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Brier Creek. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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