517 East Street
Raleigh, NC 27604Step into a piece of Raleigh history with this captivating HISTORIC OAKWOOD home! Fun Fact: This Queen Anne frame cottage was originally built in 1901 by contractor Jacob S. Allen for widow Lula Davis, at a cost of $1,785!! Wow. This home is filled with tons of character . . . HARDWOODS everywhere, 11 ft. ceilings, 4 spacious bedrooms, FIREPLACES, and European kitchen (Sub Zero, farm sink and marble counters included!). Incredible basement & walkup storage (future expansion?!). Outside, the property continues to impress with its curb appeal and prime location. Situated in a highly sought-after downtown pocket, you are just moments away from some of the city's best restaurants, Seaboard Station, and cultural landmarks. This isn't just a home; it's an opportunity to own a slice of one of Raleigh's most celebrated neighborhoods blending historic soul and urban convenience.
$1,095,000
4 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.13 acres
2,201 square feet
$498 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Wood Siding
- Door Features French Doors
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters
- Lot Size Acres 0.13
- Parking Features Driveway, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Wrap Around
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,201
- Appliances Built-In Freezer, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Cooktop, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Decorative, Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplaces Total 3
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Heating Radiant, Wood Stove, None
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cedar Closet(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Smooth Ceilings, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Rooms Total 10
- Community Features Historical Area, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Suburban
- Lot Features Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 8128.61
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1901
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1901
- NeighborhoodHistoric Oakwood
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Conn Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin Middle
- High SchoolWake - Needham Broughton High
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