Historically significant, 129 Hillcrest, offers a grand front porch fitted with original lattice; hardwood flooring throughout both levels, 9.5' ceilings, tastefully & gently updated over the years. Identified as colonial style on the Raleigh Historic Registry, this home includes many Craftsman style details: window mullions, doorway casings & flooroplan layout. Detached garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$482Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Montpetit Brings Home Results Montpetit• Town & Country Realty, Inc.
Historically significant, 129 Hillcrest, offers a grand front porch fitted with original lattice; hardwood flooring throughout both levels, 9.5' ceilings, tastefully & gently updated over the years. Identified as colonial style on the Raleigh Historic Registry, this home includes many Craftsman style details: window mullions, doorway casings & flooroplan layout. Detached garage.
Public Records
Jul 15, 1974
Sold
$38,000
$11/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 12, 1973
Sold
$38,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,950 (+0.4%)
$850,000 + $517,999
$1,367,999
2024
$11,901 (+22.0%)
$850,000 + $517,999
$1,367,999
2023
$9,755 (+7.6%)
$850,000 + $517,999
$1,367,999
2022
$9,063 (+4.1%)
$450,000 + $443,113
$893,113
2021
$8,710 (+1.9%)
$450,000 + $443,113
$893,113
2020
$8,551 (+1.1%)
$450,000 + $443,113
$893,113
2019
$8,455 (+6.1%)
$450,000 + $443,113
$893,113
2018
$7,972 (+5.0%)
$300,000 + $427,833
$727,833
2017
$7,592 (+2.1%)
$300,000 + $427,833
$727,833
2016
$7,435 (−5.8%)
$300,000 + $427,833
$727,833
2015
$7,894 (+5.5%)
$300,000 + $427,833
$727,833
2014
$7,486 (+7.1%)
$377,200 + $383,294
$760,494
2013
$6,991 (+50.5%)
$377,200 + $383,294
$760,494
2012
$4,646 (−25.8%)
$377,200 + $383,294
$760,494
2011
$6,259
$377,200 + $129,695
$506,895
Tax history for 129 Hillcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,950 (+0.4%)
$850,000 + $517,999
$1,367,999
2024
$11,901 (+22.0%)
$850,000 + $517,999
$1,367,999
2023
$9,755 (+7.6%)
$850,000 + $517,999
$1,367,999
2022
$9,063 (+4.1%)
$450,000 + $443,113
$893,113
2021
$8,710 (+1.9%)
$450,000 + $443,113
$893,113
2020
$8,551 (+1.1%)
$450,000 + $443,113
$893,113
2019
$8,455 (+6.1%)
$450,000 + $443,113
$893,113
2018
$7,972 (+5.0%)
$300,000 + $427,833
$727,833
2017
$7,592 (+2.1%)
$300,000 + $427,833
$727,833
2016
$7,435 (−5.8%)
$300,000 + $427,833
$727,833
2015
$7,894 (+5.5%)
$300,000 + $427,833
$727,833
2014
$7,486 (+7.1%)
$377,200 + $383,294
$760,494
2013
$6,991 (+50.5%)
$377,200 + $383,294
$760,494
2012
$4,646 (−25.8%)
$377,200 + $383,294
$760,494
2011
$6,259
$377,200 + $129,695
$506,895
*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
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
3,334
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.17 10 7922 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
R-10
NCOD
Residential-10 District
R-10 allows single-unit living in a detached house, or tiny house, and twounit living in an attached house or townhouse or tiny house with a minimum lot size of 4,000 sq ft. Multi-unit living is also allowed in a townhouse or apartment. Smaller minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Smaller lot sizes as part of a conservation development or cottage court are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space. 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, and allowed uses may be modified for the R- 10 district within the TOD overlay to enable transitoriented development.; R-10 allows single-unit living in a detached house, or tiny house and two-unit living in an attached house or tiny house with a minimum lot size of 4,000 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 preservingcommon 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.
Zone overlays
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop - Down, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Construction Materials: Plaster, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 3387.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Gas Grill, Rain Gutters
Fencing: Privacy
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3387.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: 61x151x60x144
Lot Size Square Feet: 9147.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: Resident
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling: No
Cooling Information: Central Air, None
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: Trail(s)
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Wiley
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
High School: Wake - Broughton
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Hillsborough road, east (pass NC State Univ), to left on Hillcrest, home is on the right corner @ Benehan Street. Two wonderful walking parks are nearby with trails & bridges.
Latitude: 35.785305
Longitude: -78.657036
Postal Code: 27605
Community Information
Community Features: Historical Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,334
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Wake County
APN: 1704.17 10 7922 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2011-06-02
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Wiley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Oberlin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Needham Broughton High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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 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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Raleigh, NC • 27605
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.55M – $1.88M
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