For sale

$799,999

Est. $4,934/mo —

•

2,225

sq ft

1307 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604

About this home

MOTIVATED SELLER!!!! Stunning Fully Renovated Historic Home in Mordecai Place. Welcome to this beautifully restored two-story gem nestled in Mordecai Area, one of Raleigh's most sought-after neighborhoods. Blending timeless charm with modern convenience, this home offers the best of both worlds. Nearly 100 years of character with a top-to-bottom renovation including all-new electrical, plumbing, roof, and HVAC systems. Step inside and be captivated by thoughtful design details that preserve the home's original charm. With Vintage doorknobs, interior doors, fireplace, window trim, and historic accents while incorporating high end modern finishes throughout. The chef's kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring a large island, dry bar, quartz countertops, and hand-selected fixtures that elevate every inch of the space. Whether you're cooking for family or entertaining guests, this kitchen will exceed expectations. With 4 spacious bedrooms, including a main-level suite, plus a dedicated office, and 3 full bathrooms, this home offers versatile living for every lifestyle. The master suite is one you will not want to miss, with two seperate his/her closets. The functional layout is ideal for both everyday living and hosting. Enjoy your mornings on the welcoming front porch and your evenings entertaining on the back patio, all while appreciating the thoughtfully designed backyard. Ample driveway parking and a turnaround space in the front yard add convenience rarely found in downtown living. All of this just steps from everything Downtown Raleigh has to offer. Dining shopping, parks and more! You can not beat this location. Do not miss your chance to own a piece of Raleigh's history, reinvented for today. This meticulously crafted home is truly a must-see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$360Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Abbie Davis • Trailwood Realty, LLC

Listing updated: Nov 9, 2026 at 12:43pm

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•Source:TMLS #10154543

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$4,934 per month

Principal and interest$4,254

Property taxes

$480

HOA dues

Home insurance

$200

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Conn Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Oberlin Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

7/10

Needham Broughton High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

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About Mordecai

Community

Mordecai Community, located between Downtown Raleigh and Five Points, is a historic and walkable Raleigh neighborhood with a leafy street grid and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mordecai Historic Park campus on N Blount Street, where museum grounds and shaded sidewalks set a measured, local pace. Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revival homes line blocks that slope toward Oakwood’s brick sidewalks and cemeteries. Person Street’s small-scale corridor adds coffee counters, bakeries, and patios without breaking the residential calm. Community pillars include Mordecai Historic Park, the Historic Oakwood Cemetery, and the Person Street Bar. Green space and bike routes connect daily errands to downtown’s skyline views.

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Market insights

1307 Wake Forest Rd · $799,999

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 46 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $556,397. (32% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

29% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Bar and dry bar
Bathtub/shower combination
Breakfast bar
Ceiling fans
Chandelier
Crown molding
Double vanity
Dual closets
Entrance foyer
Open floorplan
Quartz counters
Smart thermostat
Smooth ceilings
Walk-in closets
Decorative living room fireplace (1)

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
1 bedroom on the main level

Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Double vanity

Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Wine refrigerator
Quartz counters
Breakfast bar

Laundry & utility
Laundry room on upper level
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Washer and dryer included
Tankless water heater

Flooring
Carpet
Luxury vinyl
Tile

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Smart thermostat

Sale and tax history for 1307 Wake Forest Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #10154543

Nov 9, 2026

Price Changed

$799,999

$360/sq ft

Oct 27, 2026

Price Changed

$824,000

$370/sq ft

Aug 3, 2026

Price Changed

$849,000

$382/sq ft

Mar 21, 2026

Listed

$895,000

$402/sq ft

TMLS #10116805

Jan 24, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Jan 17, 2026

Price Changed

$895,000

$402/sq ft

Oct 23, 2025

Price Changed

$990,000

$445/sq ft

Aug 23, 2025

Listed

$1,150,000

$517/sq ft

TMLS #10007299

Mar 22, 2024

Sold

$500,000

$225/sq ft

Mar 5, 2024

Pending

—

Feb 16, 2024

Price Changed

$599,000

$269/sq ft

Jan 19, 2024

Listed

$690,000

$310/sq ft

+26

Classic historic 1930's home in the desirable Mordecai area of Raleigh. Walk to restaurants, bars, parks, shopping. Home has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, plus office/flex room (no closet). Large living room and separate formal dining. Hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy relaxing on the expansive covered front porch. Don't miss the unfinished basement. Bring your dreams and remodel this home to make it your own. Flat fenced backyard with storage shed. Heat pump 2011; water heater 2021, newer windows. Home sold AS IS with Special-Warranty deed.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,765 (+0.4%)

$400,000 + $530,648

$930,648

2024

$5,741 (+36.0%)

$400,000 + $258,744

$658,744

2023

$4,220 (+7.6%)

$400,000 + $258,744

$658,744

2022

$3,922 (+4.0%)

$240,000 + $145,356

$385,356

2021

$3,770 (+1.9%)

$240,000 + $145,356

$385,356

2020

$3,701 (+19.2%)

$240,000 + $145,356

$385,356

2019

$3,104 (+6.0%)

$240,000 + $145,356

$385,356

2018

$2,927 (+5.0%)

$128,000 + $138,103

$266,103

2017

$2,788 (+2.1%)

$128,000 + $138,103

$266,103

2016

$2,731 (−12.1%)

$128,000 + $138,103

$266,103

2015

$3,108 (+5.4%)

$128,000 + $138,103

$266,103

2014

$2,948 (+7.0%)

$186,560 + $111,708

$298,268

2013

$2,754

$186,560 + $111,708

$298,268

2012

$2,754 (+1.0%)

$186,560 + $111,708

$298,268

2011

$2,727

$186,560 + $111,708

$298,268

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2025

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,214

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,214

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wake County

APN

1704.12 95 6027 000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

R-6

NCOD

Residential-6 District

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.

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

Jul 21, 2026 • Final

Residential electrical sub-

Open the wall between the living room and dining room. Rearrange the master suite into a second bedroom and add a laundry room upstairs. No additional square footage is being added.

Electrical

Remodel

Jul 21, 2026 • Final

Residential sub

Open the wall between the living room and dining room. Rearrange the master suite into a second bedroom and add a laundry room upstairs. No additional square footage is being added.

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.

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 106° 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

Raleigh, NC • 27604

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

85/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Raleigh. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.3 hrs

5.6 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 1307 Wake Forest Rd

$795,673

$4,326 under list price of $800K

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