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215 N East St Raleigh, NC 27601

$1,230,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,800

Acres

0.12

Year

1897

Close Date

Oct 17, 2024

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$439

Date Listed

Sep 11, 2024

Description of 215 N East St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Listing details for 215 N East St, Raleigh, NC 27601 : We are delighted to present 215 N East St, a stunning Queen Anne Gable-front-and-wing frame cottage built in 1897 for Charles Mebane, then State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Located in the highly sought-after Historic Oakwood neighborhood, this home has been meticulously preserved and thoughtfully updated to honor its historic charm. Noteworthy features include full-height windows on the wraparound front porch, a steeply pitched roof, and a freshly painted porch with intricate trim. Inside, you'll find an updated luxury primary bath, restored leaded stained glass transoms, replica crystal doorknobs, fresh paint, new lighting, heart pine flooring and 11 ft. ceilings throughout the majority of the main level.The basement offers endless possibilities, whether for an apartment, Airbnb, or private home office. Outside, the beautifully maintained gardens provide opportunities for gardening enthusiasts to enjoy pollinator-friendly flowers and much more. This is an opportunity you will not want to miss.

Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 12:26 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$1,175,000

MLS #ID

10051876

Close Price

$1,230,000

Close Date

Oct 17, 2024

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,800

Acres

0.12

Year

1897

Days on Site

740 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$439

Date Listed

Sep 11, 2024

Location

Street Address

215 N East St

City

Raleigh

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27601

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Historic Oakwood

Driving Directions

Travel past the Executive Governor's Mansion and continue on E Jones Street. Take a left on N East Street and the home will be on your left.

Schools

Elementary School

Conn

Middle School

Oberlin

High School

Broughton

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full

Total Square Feet

2,800

Stories / Levels

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1897

Style

Cottage and Victorian

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

Foundation

Brick/Mortar and Other

Roof

Metal, Rubber and Shingle

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$439

Lot Features

Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees and Landscaped

Lot Size (Acres)

0.12

Interior Details

Interior Features

Apartment/Suite, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s) and Walk-In Shower

Appliances

Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater and Washer

Flooring

Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Bedroom and Living Room

Heating

Central, Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air and Electric

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

On Street

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch and Wrap Around

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard, Garden, Lighting and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Waterfront

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Historical Area and Sidewalks

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Association Amenities

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Living Room	Main	15 × 16.9
Primary Bedroom	Main	15.2 × 15.9
Bedroom 2	Main	16.3 × 14.9
Bedroom 3	Main	16 × 15
Kitchen	Main	8.4 × 14.7
Dining Room	Main	13 × 17.3
Utility Room	Main	7.1 × 5.5
Entrance Hall	Main	6.9 × 20.7
Family Room	Basement	11.8 × 11.4
Kitchen	Basement	14.4 × 6.4
Bedroom 4	Basement	11.4 × 16

Listing Provided By

Mary R Hunter, 919-810-7005, Urban Durham Realty

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10051876

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$1.07M – $1.40M

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$1.07M – $1.40M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

10/17/2024

Sold

$1,230,000

$439/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10051876

9/11/2024

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10051876

6/13/2022

Sold

$863,000

$308/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2444413

4/22/2022

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2444413

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$1.07M – $1.40M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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