524 Boylan Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603Turn of the Century Southern Beauty conveniently located in the desired neighborhood of Historic Boylan Heights in Downtown Raleigh awaits its lucky new owner. This stunning home is filled with charming and distinctive features including: inviting full wrapped front porch; gorgeous original hardwoods on1st and 2nd floor; 4 original fireplaces (decorative only) with beautiful mantels; 9.5ft smooth ceilings; flexible floorplan with 1st floor bedroom/office, 1st floor full bath, den/studio, living room, family room, sep dining room and 3 bedroom upstairs; unfinished basement with interior and exterior entrances offers a potential apartment, in-law suite, etc.; large corner lot with off street parking pad and rear alley access; updated kitchen with beautiful maple cabinets, custom Heath ceramic tile backsplash; granite countertops and island; new dishwasher (2024), new gas range (2024) and French door refrig; updated bathrooms; artisan fans and lighting; stacked washer/dryer (2022) conveys and are currently in 1st floor cedar closet but can be moved to basement if preferred; 2 energy efficient HVAC units (2021); energy efficient storm windows; interior painted (2024); exterior painted (2021); lovely 2nd floor rear covered porch; 2 sets of original pocket doors; handsomely restored original banister and handrails in center staircase; custom built floor to ceiling bookcases; fenced front yard and more. All this with easy access to community parks and playgrounds, shops and restaurants, NCSU, Dix Park, Glenwood South and all that Downtown Raleigh has to offer. Life is good here! Home priced below recent appraisal. Ask Listing Agent for details.
$995,000
4 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.19 acres
2,520 square feet
$395 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Balcony, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing Front Yard
- Lot Size Acres 0.19
- Parking Features Parking Pad, On Site, Off Street
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around, Rear Porch, Front Porch, Covered
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,520
- Appliances Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Microwave, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range
- Basement Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished, Interior Entry
- Cooling Central Air, Dual, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom
- Fireplaces Total 4
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Natural Gas, Electric, Heat Pump
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Smooth Ceilings, Cedar Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
- Rooms Total 9
- Window Features Storm Window(s)
- Community Features Restaurant, Playground, Sidewalks, Park, Historical Area, Street Lights
- Lot Features Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees, Level
- Tax Annual Amount 7010.9
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1915
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1915
- NeighborhoodBoylan Heights
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Wiley
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin
- High SchoolWake - Broughton
Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Brier Creek. © 2025 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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