523 Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27601Enjoy low-maintenance living just steps from Historic Oakwood and only a few blocks from the State Capitol, Person Street, restaurants, breweries, and everything downtown Raleigh has to offer. Originally built in 1920 and completely gutted, expanded, and reimagined in 2011, this home blends historic charm with modern comfort. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open layout that create a bright and inviting space. The spacious primary bedroom, versatile loft, and two unfinished storage areas provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional storage. Enjoy the private deck with room for a fire pit and outdoor seating, plus a storage shed, small fenced garden area, concrete driveway, and gated front porch—all designed for easy, low-maintenance living. Recent improvements include a new roof (2026) and partial crawl space encapsulation (2024), offering added peace of mind. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of downtown Raleigh's most desirable locations.
$530,000
1 bedrooms
1 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.06 acres
1,327 square feet
$399 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls, No One Above, No One Below
- Construction Materials Concrete, Fiber Cement
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Garden, Lighting, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing Back Yard, Gate, Wood
- Lot Size Acres 0.06
- Other Parking Driveway, Street
- Other Structures Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parking Features Concrete, Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Parking Pad
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, See Remarks
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,327
- Appliances Built-In Electric Range, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Exhaust Fan, Heat Pump
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Heating Electric, Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Shower Only, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Stone Counters, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Inside, Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Rooms Total 5
- Window Features Insulated Windows
- Community Features Curbs, Historical Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
- Lot Features City Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Rectangular Lot, Sloped
- Tax Annual Amount 4065.47
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1920
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1920
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake County Schools
- Middle SchoolWake County Schools
- High SchoolWake County Schools
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker HPW. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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