540 Barksdale Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604ITB CHARMER! 3 BEDROOM + FINISHED BASEMENT HOME IN ESTABLISHED WOODCREST! FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR, BEAUTIFUL ORGINIAL HARDWOOD FLOORS, UPDATED BATH, SMOOTH CEILINGS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, COVERED SIDE PORCH, & FENCED BACK YARD. Gentle NC weather invites year-round enjoyment and an easy lifestyle, with short walks to Tap Yard Brewing, Gateway Plaza, Lions Park, Oakwood Dog Park, and neighborhood favorite The Optimist coffee shop. Historic Oakwood, Costco, Trader Joe's, The Ritz, and Cameron Village are also conveniently nearby. Just minutes from Downtown Raleigh, North Hills, RDU, RTP, and an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Roof and windows replaced approximately 2014. Plenty of parking and NO HOA! offering the ideal combination of classic character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable inside-the-beltline location. Enjoy the ITB lifestyle you have been waiting for in your new home!
$500,000
3 bedrooms
1 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.26 acres
1,763 square feet
$284 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N No
- Carport Y/N No
- Construction Materials Wood Siding, Brick
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard
- Fencing Back Yard
- Garage Y/N No
- Lot Size Acres 0.26
- Parking Features Driveway, Paved, Kitchen Level
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,216
- Appliances Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator
- Basement Heated, Finished, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Daylight
- Below Grade Finished Area 547
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Smooth Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination, Pantry, Granite Counters, Breakfast Bar
- Laundry Features Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 7
- Association Y/N No
- Lot Features Front Yard, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Wooded, Landscaped
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 4511.95
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1959
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1959
- NeighborhoodWoodcrest
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Conn Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Ligon Middle
- High SchoolWake - William G Enloe High
Listing courtesy of Angela Drum Team Realtors. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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