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8705 Highhill Rd Raleigh, NC 27615

$740,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

5,096

Acres

0.92

Year

1988

Close Date

Apr 3, 2020

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$145

Date Listed

Jan 19, 2020

Description of 8705 Highhill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Listing details for 8705 Highhill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 : Nestled in the heart of N. Raleigh only minutes from shopping, your elegant hideaway awaits. Full BASEMENT w/ living rm, theater rm, fireplace & kitchenette is perfect for multi-gen living. Sit back, it's all been updated: Roof, Windows, HVAC. No city taxes! 1st floor includes an office w/ built-ins, cozy living rm w/fireplace, guest room/full bath & updated kitchen. Master w/ meticulous bath & Elfa closet system. COMING BACK ON MARKET- Their loss, your gain - All inspections can be made available.

Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 12:14 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$750,000

MLS #ID

2297332

Close Price

$740,000

Close Date

Apr 3, 2020

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

5,096

Acres

0.92

Year

1988

Days on Site

762 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$145

Date Listed

Jan 19, 2020

Location

Street Address

8705 Highhill Rd

City

Raleigh

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27615

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Wetherburn Woods

Driving Directions

From 540, take Six Forks Rd South. Left onto Strickland Rd at light. Take first left on Kings Arms Way (across from Colonnade) at the Wetherburn sign. Right on Tayloe Ct, left on Highhill, home is on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

North Ridge

Middle School

West Millbrook

High School

Sanderson

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

4 Full

Total Square Feet

5,096

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1988

Style

Traditional

Construction Materials

Brick and Fiber Cement

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$145

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees, Landscaped and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.92

Lot Dimensions

150 x 265 x 160 x 261

Interior Details

Interior Features

Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Separate Shower, Storage, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s) and Wet Bar

Appliances

Gas Cooktop and Gas Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Basement, Family Room, Gas Log and Gas Starter

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Concrete, Driveway, Garage and Garage Faces Side

Patio & Porch Features

Patio and Porch

Exterior Features

Lighting and Playground

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Main
Utility Room	Second
Bonus Room	Second
Other	Lower
Other	Lower
Other	Lower
Other	Lower
Media Room	—
Recreation Room	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Carrie Schlegel, 919-295-3660, Core Realty Advisors

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2297332

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

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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

$1.05M – $1.56M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

4/3/2020

Sold

$740,000

$145/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2297332

1/19/2020

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2297332

8/31/2016

Sold

$674,000

$132/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2064990

5/3/2016

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2064990

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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

$1.05M – $1.56M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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