8208 Hillside Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612You've been waiting for a meticulously maintained mid-century Raleigh estate, and here it is! Situated across multiple lots, this rare offering encompasses both 8208 and 8212 Hillside Drive. Featuring an updated three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home, 8208 Hillside Drive is 1.5 lots (0.68 acres) and is adjacent to vacant lot 8212 Hillside Drive (0.48 acres). What could be better than having your own private oasis in Lake Anne, a serene lake community that serves as a nature lover's haven while offering remarkable convenience within Raleigh and to the greater Triangle area! The 1965 home at 8208 Hillside Drive was gorgeously renovated in 2021 with an expansive chef's kitchen. This home is a retreat unto itself with ample space for entertaining around an impressive granite island, beautiful cabinetry, luxury vinyl flooring, and high-end stainless steel appliances, including a Jenn-Air gas range and Miele dishwasher. Original hardwood floors refinished in September 2026 bring timeless warmth throughout the upper primary suite and bedroom levels. The lower level offers ideal versatility with a spacious living area, private home office, dedicated laundry closet, wet bar with granite countertops, and seamless access to a relaxing screened porch. Outstanding mechanical features and system upgrades provide complete peace of mind, including a 2026 iSpring water system, a 2024 Rinnai tankless water heater, water conditioning system, dual-zoned heating & cooling, whole-home UV air purification, and a dry crawlspace with a clean vapor barrier. As part of the desirable Lake Anne community, residents enjoy exceptional amenities such as a private beach area, community dock, fishing, community garden, playground, walking trails, and Umstead State Park located just across scenic Ebenezer Church Road. Offering coveted schools, no city taxes, and unmatched convenience to I-440, I-540, RTP, RDU Airport, Crabtree Valley, Brier Creek, Lenovo Center, and UNC Rex Hospital, this remarkable estate is truly the one you've been waiting for. Welcome home to 8208 & 8212 Hillside Drive!
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N No
- Carport Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Basketball Court, Storage, Rain Gutters
- Garage Y/N No
- Lot Size Acres 1.16
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Concrete, Gravel, Attached Carport, Driveway, Outside, On Site
- Patio And Porch Features Patio, Front Porch, Screened, Deck, Rear Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,162
- Appliances Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Water Softener Owned, Dryer, Warming Drawer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Bar Fridge, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Self Cleaning Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Built-In Gas Range, Microwave, Built-In Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
- Below Grade Finished Area 599
- Cooling Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned, Dual, Electric, Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Zoned, Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, High Speed Internet, Storage, Shower Only, Kitchen Island, Crown Molding, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Track Lighting
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet, Inside, Lower Level
- Rooms Total 8
- Window Features Blinds, Wood Frames, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Storm Water Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds
- Association Y/N Yes
- Lot Features Landscaped, Interior Lot, Few Trees, Hardwood Trees, Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 3540.35
- Water Source Well, Private
- Year Built 1965
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1965
- NeighborhoodLake Anne
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Leesville Road Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin Middle
- High SchoolWake - Needham Broughton High
Listing courtesy of Corcoran DeRonja Real Estate. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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