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515 Polk St Raleigh, NC 27604

$675,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,255

Acres

0.26

Year

1886

Close Date

Nov 8, 2021

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$299

Date Listed

Jun 25, 2021

Description of 515 Polk St, Raleigh, NC 27604

Listing details for 515 Polk St, Raleigh, NC 27604 : A spacious Victorian cottage on the prettiest street in Historic Oakwood, this beautiful home has 3 bedrooms and features heart pine floors, high ceilings, 5 fireplaces, French doors and low-maintenance gardens on a .26-acre lot. The large backyard is lush and natural, with pathways, plantings, magnolia and a water feature, creating a cool, quiet woodland setting right in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. The front porch is perfect for a quiet evening on a swing, entertaining, or chatting with the neighbors.

Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 12:22 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$695,000

MLS #ID

2392083

Close Price

$675,000

Close Date

Nov 8, 2021

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,255

Acres

0.26

Year

1886

Days on Site

755 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$299

Date Listed

Jun 25, 2021

Location

Street Address

515 Polk St

City

Raleigh

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27604

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Historic Oakwood

Driving Directions

Going north on N. Person Street, turn right on Polk Street. Home will be on your left.

Schools

Elementary School

Conn

Middle School

Oberlin

High School

Broughton

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Total Square Feet

2,255

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1886

Style

Victorian

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$299

Lot Size (Acres)

0.26

Lot Dimensions

52 x 211 x 52 x 210

Interior Details

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Flooring

Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

On Street

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Richard Callahan, 919-946-3256, Raleigh Homes Realty

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2392083

What's this home worth?

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$722K – $980K

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

$722K – $980K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

11/8/2021

Sold

$675,000

$299/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2392083

6/25/2021

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2392083

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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

$722K – $980K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

Claim it to unlock a private owner dashboard, track your equity, and get a free monthly value report.

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