712 Van Buren Road
Raleigh, NC 27604Life at 712 Van Buren is more than just a home—it's the ultimate James Beard Life. Imagine walking back from dinner at James Beard nominated Chef Cheetie Kumar's newest venture only two blocks away. Back home, the evening continues around a table in your dedicated formal dining room, with a bottle from the wine fridge, or perhaps bourbon from the hidden pantry, and finishing touches set in motion from your phone with the Café smart appliance package. This home was designed for those who love the James Beard life—a kitchen worthy of Raleigh's celebrated culinary scene. A large quartz island anchors the space, framed by custom cabinetry with glass uppers, butler's pantry, and wine fridge. Hosting becomes effortless, whether it's Sunday brunch, a weeknight dinner party, or a multi-course tasting menu fit for a Garden & Gun article. The open plan flows to a gracious covered porch blending indoors with a private backyard. Upstairs, the nearly 1,000 SF primary suite offers trey ceilings, dual walk-in closets, spa-level bath with soaking tub and oversized shower, plus a covered balcony perfect for morning coffee and the famous cinnamon bun from Yellow Dog Bread Company. Flexibility is built in: main-level guest suite/office with full bath, two upstairs flex rooms, and a floored 700 SF third floor perfect for a media room, gym, or theater. Hardwood floors throughout, a custom mudroom, bench, ample storage, dedicated laundry room, designer lighting, add everyday luxury. Step outside and Raleigh's food scene is at your feet: Optimist Coffee, Standard Beer + Food, Oakwood Pizza Box, Person Street favorites, and some of the nation's most acclaimed restaurants—Ajja, Crawford & Son, Jolie, Poole's Diner, Death & Taxes, Stanbury, and more. At 712 Van Buren, dinner is never just dinner. It's The James Beard Life—a lifestyle woven into the very fabric of downtown Raleigh. Note: Credit offered to build a set of stairs inside the back, main level porch for easier access to backyard with any accepted offer.
$1,397,500
6 bedrooms
4 full bathrooms
0.2 acres
3,606 square feet
$388 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Fiber Cement, Brick, Lap Siding, Batts Insulation
- Door Features French Doors
- Exterior Features Balcony, Fenced Yard, Lighting, Private Yard, Private Entrance
- Fencing Chain Link, Partial, Privacy, Back Yard, Perimeter, Wood
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.2
- Parking Features Garage Faces Side, Concrete, Garage, On Street, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Additional Parking, Side By Side
- Patio And Porch Features Front Porch, Covered, Rear Porch, Patio, Deck, Porch
- Pool Features None
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,606
- Appliances Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Freezer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Water Heater, Ice Maker, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, Gas Oven, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Smart Appliance(s), Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Electric, Living Room, Outside, Den, Insert
- Flooring Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Natural Gas, Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Fireplace Insert, Zoned
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Pantry, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Dual Closets, Room Over Garage, Storage, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination, Tray Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Bar, Entrance Foyer
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Rooms Total 16
- Window Features Screens, Double Pane Windows
- Association Amenities None
- Community Features Restaurant, Playground, Park, Street Lights, Historical Area
- Lot Features Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard, Partially Cleared
- Tax Annual Amount 4104.1
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2025
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2025
- NeighborhoodCapitol Heights
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Conn
- Middle SchoolWake - Ligon
- High SchoolWake - Enloe
Listing courtesy of Monarch Realty Co.. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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