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821 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh, NC 27604
$860,000
CLOSEDBeds
4
Baths
4
Sqft
4,269
Acres
0.55
Year
1921
Close Date
Apr 25, 2018
Property Type
Residential
Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Per Square Foot
$201
Date Listed
Jun 30, 2017
Description of 821 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Listing details for 821 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604 : William Grimes Haywood House. Live/work in this James Salter designed Georgian Revival house. It’s elegant – Doric columns, grand entrance foyer, 8 French doors, 4 opening into 0.55 acre fenced lot with pergola, terraces, garage, parking. Converting it from earlier office use in 1998, sellers have updated kitchen, baths, mechanicals, enclosed side porch, added 3rd bath, wine cellar, pro 6-burner gas range, more. Work needed in and out includes finish carpentry, prep, painting. City preservation covenants.
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Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 12:00 AM EDT
Property Details
Property Overview
Listing Price
$975,000
MLS #ID
2137643
Close Price
$860,000
Close Date
Apr 25, 2018
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Footage
4,269
Acres
0.55
Year
1921
Days on Site
757 Days
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single-Family
Price per Sq Ft
$201
Date Listed
Jun 30, 2017
Location
Street Address
821 Wake Forest Rd
City
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
County
Neighborhood / Subdivision
Driving Directions
From Capital Blvd. Exit east onto Peace St. Left onto N. Person St. Stay in left lane. BEAR LEFT AT TRAFFIC ISLAND (Person St becomes Mordecai Dr). Go across Wake Forest Rd. Turn right into first driveway. Loop driveway also exits on Wake Forest Rd.
Home Specification
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3 Full / 1 Half
Total Square Feet
4,269
Construction / Architecture
Year Built
1921
Style
Georgian
Construction Materials
Brick Veneer, Plaster and Wood Siding
New Construction
No
Price per Sq Ft
$201
Lot Features
Corner Lot and Landscaped
Lot Size (Acres)
0.55
Lot Dimensions
TBD
Interior Details
Interior Features
Bathtub/Shower Combination, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Shower Only and Tile Counters
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator and Washer
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood and Tile
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Count
2
Fireplace Features
Gas Log, Living Room and Master Bedroom
Heating
Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas and Zoned
Cooling
Heat Pump and Zoned
Exterior Details
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Concrete, Detached, Driveway and Garage
Patio & Porch Features
Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio and Porch
Exterior Features
Fenced Yard and Playground
Fencing
None
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community Features
Historical Area
Taxes, HOA & Financing
HOA Fee Includes
Unknown
Room Details
| Room Type | Level |
|---|---|
| Entrance Hall | Main |
| Dining Room | Main |
| Family Room | Main |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Second |
| Bedroom 2 | Second |
| Bedroom 3 | Second |
| Bedroom 4 | Second |
| Utility Room | Basement |
| Other | Main |
| Other | Second |
| Other | Basement |
| Other | Basement |
| Sunroom | — |
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Listing Provided By
Peter A Rumsey, 919-438-3447, Metro Digs, Inc
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Source
Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2137643
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Property History
DateEventPrice
4/25/2018
Sold
$860,000
$201/sqft
Source:Triangle, MLS #2137643
Triangle, MLS #2137643 6/30/2017
Listed for sale
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Source:Triangle, MLS #2137643
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