Beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated, 127 Forest Road seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury living in one of Raleigh's most desirable Inside-the-Beltline neighborhoods. This stately three-story home offers timeless architectural details including original hardwood floors, Ionic columns, intricate millwork, exposed brick accents, soaring ceilings, and expansive formal living spaces designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. A sweeping front porch with a swing creates a warm welcome, while gracious formal rooms, a coffered dining room with custom built-ins, two sunrooms, and front and rear staircases showcase the home's exceptional craftsmanship and functionality. The updated kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, a breakfast room, sitting area, generous pantry, and adjoining mudroom, creating a comfortable and highly functional gathering space for modern living. The second floor includes three spacious secondary bedrooms with en suite baths, along with a luxurious primary suite featuring a fireplace, sitting room, dressing room, and elegant spa-like bath with double vanities. Additional flexible living spaces include a loft workstation area, second-floor laundry room, and a third-floor bedroom or bonus space with a full bath ideal for guests, recreation, or a home office. Rich in history, architectural character, and livability, 127 Forest Road presents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained historic home in the heart of Raleigh, convenient to Downtown Raleigh, Five Points, Village District shopping and dining, parks, and top-rated schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$429Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Megan Hackley• Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Forest Park, located between Downtown Raleigh and the North Carolina State University campus, is a historic and residential Raleigh neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century bungalows. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the pull of Hillsborough Street near Pullen Park, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and campus-day foot traffic set the tempo. Cup A Joe, the Rialto Theatre, and the North Carolina Museum of Art serve as familiar cultural touchpoints. Sidewalks trace gentle blocks of porches and brick cottages, while nearby green space frames daily routines. The setting balances a quiet interior with a steady stream of arts, music, and galleries close by.
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Offer insights
127 Forest Rd · $1,850,000
$1.81M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.81M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
109 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bathtub/shower combination
Bookcases and built-in features
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
Double vanity
Dual closets
Eat-in kitchen
Entrance foyer
Granite counters
High ceilings
High speed internet
Kitchen island
Pantry
Recessed lighting
Shower only
Smooth ceilings
Walk-in closet(s)
Walk-in shower
Four fireplaces
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms total
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
Double vanities
Kitchen
Built-in electric oven
Built-in freezer
Built-in refrigerator
Gas cooktop
Microwave
Self-cleaning oven
Warming drawer
Disposal
Instant hot water
Granite counters
Kitchen island
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with sink
Upper-level laundry
Washer/Dryer included
Sump pump (in unfinished basement)
Flooring
Hardwood
Slate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (electric and natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered porch with side porch
Fenced yard with gate
Garden
Gas grill
Permeable paving
Rain gutters
Smart irrigation
Home design
Site-built property
Three or more levels
No common walls
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Parking
Open parking available
Approximately 5 open parking spaces
Alley access, driveway, gravel, off-street, on-street and private parking options
Construction
Wood siding
Metal and slate roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Located in a neighborhood with sidewalks, street lights, park and historical area designation
Other
Zoning: R-6
Road frontage: alley and city street (publicly maintained, asphalt)
Electricity and solar
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R-6 allows single-unit living in a detached house, or tiny house and two-unit living in an attached house or townhouse or tiny house with a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq ft. Multi-unit living is also allowed in a townhouse.; Smaller minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Additional building types, and smaller lot sizes as part of a conservation development or cottage court are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space.; Dimensional standards, maximum density, allowed building types, and allowed uses may be modified for the R-6 district within the TOD overlay or Frequent Transit Areas identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan to enable transit oriented development.
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Neighborhood Conservation District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 127 Forest Rd
$1,719,454
$131K under list price of $1.85M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $540K to $1.7M.