Welcome to 1208 Lorimer Road, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath ranch on a spacious 0.61-acre corner lot. Located just minutes from I-440, NCSU, Cary, and Downtown Raleigh — with convenient access to I-40 — this home combines space, style, and convenience in one of Raleigh's most desirable areas. Improvements include a new roof, insulation, and drywall, upgraded plumbing and electrical systems, fresh interior and exterior paint, a brand-new kitchen with cabinets, countertops, sink, and appliances, and fully renovated bathrooms with new cabinetry, showers, vanities, toilets, and tile. The home also features engineered hardwood flooring throughout, a new water heater, an added single-car garage, new landscaping, and a spacious rear deck for outdoor living. This property offers a rare opportunity to own a fully remodeled home in a prime Raleigh location — equally suited as a primary residence or as an investment property with projected gross rental income of approximately $36,000 annually.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Aspire RE+Dev Dawson• Aspire Real Estate And Develop
Bought with Shannon Clark• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Nestled on a large corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family ranch home offers endless potential! Located just minutes from the university, it's the perfect fixer-upper for those looking to customize their dream home. Enjoy spacious living areas, a generous backyard, and a great location near shops, dining, and more. With a little TLC, this home could shine! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to invest in a prime Raleigh property.
Public Records
Aug 17, 1982
Sold
$25,500
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,040 (+0.4%)
$236,500 + $226,700
$463,200
2024
$2,031 (+23.3%)
$236,500 + $226,700
$463,200
2023
$1,647 (+7.6%)
$236,500 + $226,700
$463,200
2022
$1,532 (+4.0%)
$132,000 + $166,586
$298,586
2021
$1,473 (+1.8%)
$132,000 + $166,586
$298,586
2020
$1,446 (+13.1%)
$132,000 + $166,586
$298,586
2019
$1,278 (+6.0%)
$132,000 + $166,586
$298,586
2018
$1,206 (+4.9%)
$90,000 + $127,128
$217,128
2017
$1,149 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $127,128
$217,128
2016
$1,126 (−2.0%)
$90,000 + $127,128
$217,128
2015
$1,149 (+5.3%)
$90,000 + $127,128
$217,128
2014
$1,091 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $128,183
$218,183
2013
$1,020
$90,000 + $128,183
$218,183
2012
$1,020 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $128,183
$218,183
2011
$1,010
$90,000 + $128,183
$218,183
Tax history for 1208 Lorimer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,040 (+0.4%)
$236,500 + $226,700
$463,200
2024
$2,031 (+23.3%)
$236,500 + $226,700
$463,200
2023
$1,647 (+7.6%)
$236,500 + $226,700
$463,200
2022
$1,532 (+4.0%)
$132,000 + $166,586
$298,586
2021
$1,473 (+1.8%)
$132,000 + $166,586
$298,586
2020
$1,446 (+13.1%)
$132,000 + $166,586
$298,586
2019
$1,278 (+6.0%)
$132,000 + $166,586
$298,586
2018
$1,206 (+4.9%)
$90,000 + $127,128
$217,128
2017
$1,149 (+2.1%)
$90,000 + $127,128
$217,128
2016
$1,126 (−2.0%)
$90,000 + $127,128
$217,128
2015
$1,149 (+5.3%)
$90,000 + $127,128
$217,128
2014
$1,091 (+7.0%)
$90,000 + $128,183
$218,183
2013
$1,020
$90,000 + $128,183
$218,183
2012
$1,020 (+1.0%)
$90,000 + $128,183
$218,183
2011
$1,010
$90,000 + $128,183
$218,183
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,978
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0783.08 99 6668 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-4
SRPOD
Residential-4 District
Subject to the density restriction of 4 units per acre, R-4 allows single-unit living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq ft.; Decreased minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Additional building types, smaller lot sizes and increased density as part of a conservation development are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space.
Zone overlays
Special Residential Parking Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Oct 23, 2025 • Final
Residential plumbing sub-
Perform an interior renovation including the reconfiguration of the bathroom and kitchen. Convert a previously enclosed room back into a garage. No load-bearing walls will be removed, and the existing kitchen ceiling load point will remain as a column.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Oct 23, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration/repairs
Perform an interior renovation including the reconfiguration of the bathroom and kitchen. Convert a previously enclosed room back into a garage. No load-bearing walls will be removed, and the existing ceiling load point in the kitchen will remain as a column.
Addition
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: See Remarks
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: See Remarks
Building Area Total: 1660.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Combination
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,660
Above Grade Finished Area: 1660.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.61
Lot Size Area: 0.61
Lot Size Square Feet: 26571.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2039.78
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake County Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
High School: Wake County Schools
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Kaplan to North on Merwin, Right on Lorimer, Property on Left at corner of Garland and Lorimer
Latitude: 35.78191
Longitude: -78.697636
Postal Code: 27606
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,978
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Wake County
APN: 0783.08 99 6668 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-12-03
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-10-09T11:45:14Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-09-15T18:49:47Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-19T15:11:58Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 539000.0
Around this home
Schools
Combs Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Centennial Campus Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
2/10
Athens Drive High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$603,000 – $730,000
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