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Raleigh, NC 27604Bring your vision and make this timeless 3 bedroom/2 full bath ranch your own!. Situated on a generous .47-acre wooded lot in adorable Woodcrest, this rare one-owner charmer boasts hardwood flooring, spacious eat-in kitchen, covered porch and full partially-finished basement- ideal for a cozy living space, home office, gym, and workshop. Solid bones loaded with character and a functional layout create the perfect opportunity for a first-time buyer or DIY enthusiast ready to build equity and add their own story to this home's rich history. Unbeatable location steps from Lions Park, the Crabtree Greenway, and coffee shops, local dining, and breweries at Gateway Plaza. Downtown Raleigh and I-440 is only minutes away--enjoy restaurants, festivals, and nightlife without the downtown price tag. Location. Lot size. Potential. Timeless Character. Welcome Home.
$559,900
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.47 acres
1,221 square feet
$459 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Lot Size Acres 0.47
- Parking Features Driveway, Concrete, No Garage, Paved, Off Street
- Patio And Porch Features Side Porch, Covered
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,221
- Appliances Refrigerator, Electric Oven
- Basement Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Partially Finished, Workshop, Full
- Cooling Central Air, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Heating Central
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s), Laminate Counters, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Laundry Features In Basement, In Kitchen
- Rooms Total 8
- Window Features Insulated Windows
- Lot Features Front Yard, Wooded, City Lot, Hardwood Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 4115.07
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1959
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1959
- NeighborhoodWoodcrest
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Conn
- Middle SchoolWake - Ligon
- High SchoolWake - Enloe
Listing courtesy of Allen Tate/Raleigh-Falls Neuse. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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