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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!
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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Offer insights
1307 Wake Forest Rd · $849,000
$838K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $838K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
183 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
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
Exterior features
Covered front porch
Private yard
Chain link, partial and wood fencing
Grassed vegetation
Shed(s) and storage
Updated/remodeled condition
Home design
House
Two levels
Entry includes front porch
Parking
Concrete driveway
Parking for 4 vehicles
Construction
Wood siding
Shingle roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built with unfinished concrete basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Sewer connected
Water connected
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Community services include electricity, gas, hot water, parking, trash and water
Other
Zoning: R-6
Road frontage on a paved, public maintained city street
Electricity and solar
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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
3
Stories
2
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 Aug 10, 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 • Active
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
Jul 21, 2026 • Active
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
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
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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
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Redfin Estimate for 1307 Wake Forest Rd
$812,823
$36K under list price of $849K
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