516 East Street
Raleigh, NC 27604Exquisite historic Oakwood residence offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on a rare 0.25-acre lot. Originally built in 1880, this exceptional home has been thoughtfully and impeccably renovated, preserving its timeless character while incorporating refined modern updates. Interior highlights feature three fireplaces, original heart pine floors, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and skylights that bathe the home in natural light. The elegant primary suite provides a spacious walk-in closet, cove lighting, a walk-in shower, and a soaking tub designed for relaxation. Outdoors, the expansive, fully fenced backyard offers remarkable privacy and showcases a newly added stone patio with an impressive outdoor fireplace—ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. A truly distinctive and one-of-a-kind property.
$1,300,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.25 acres
2,385 square feet
$545 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Masonite, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing Back Yard
- Lot Size Acres 0.25
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Driveway, Gravel, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Patio
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,385
- Appliances Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Cooling Central Air, Gas, Zoned
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 10
- Lot Features Back Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
- Tax Annual Amount 7476.55
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1880
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1880
- NeighborhoodHistoric Oakwood
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Conn
- 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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