LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC MORDECAI - a rare blend of downtown Raleigh living with the luxury of a private yard, a spacious 2-car garage, and ample parking. The home's circular driveway makes entry and exit easy, with additional parking available in the back! The generously sized garage provides convenience and storage space, with enough room to have a workshop. The highlight of this home is its beautiful architecture, blending a Neo-Georgian style from the 1920s with thoughtful modern updates. Inside, hardwood floors grace both the first and second levels. Grand foyer welcomes you with an elegant staircase and handsome pocket doors, setting the tone for the timeless appeal. The living room features 1 of 4 total fireplaces. A private office is adjacent as well as sitting room/bar area. The dining room, with its own fireplace, showcases exquisite molding details throughout. The kitchen, ripe with potential, invites customization to suit your needs. The breakfast nook could be used to open up the kitchen or can make the perfect secondary office! Two stairwells provide convenient access to the upper levels. Primary bedroom boasts the third fireplace, a fully renovated en-suite bath with luxurious touches like dual vanities, a free-standing tub, and a walk-in shower. Spacious walk-in closet awaits your personal touch, ready for a custom closet system. Two additional bedrooms share a bathroom with a tiled tub/shower combo. The fourth fireplace graces one of these bedrooms, adding a cozy touch. Own a piece of Raleigh's history while enjoying modern functionality. Easy access to parks, renowned restaurants, bars, and more, making it a truly exceptional find. Walk-up attic and unfinished basement. Fiber cement siding (2023), 50-year warranty roof, & newly installed garage roof.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$371Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kate Carlton• Keller Williams Legacy
Bought with Kathryn West• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
ITB Special - Mordecai * Huge home for the money - sold under tax value! Lovingly renovated and in great shape - being sold `as is` at this price. Does need exterior painting. Large . 35 acre lot, 2 car carport, New CH & CA. Breakfast room not totally complete. Note: Hall wall sconces & Stero speakers and brackets don`t convey. Contingent sale until 1/7 inspection.
TMLS #2018990
Jun 30, 2016
Relisted
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Jun 30, 2016
Listing Removed
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Mar 23, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 22, 2016
Relisted
—
Dec 11, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 25, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 14, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2015
Listed
$589,000
$187/sq ft
TMLS #1873737
May 17, 2013
Sold
$490,000
$155/sq ft
Mar 30, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 5, 2013
Contingent
—
Feb 13, 2013
Listed
$525,000
$167/sq ft
TMLS #1852055
Dec 3, 2012
Listing Removed
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Aug 25, 2012
Listed
$495,000
$157/sq ft
TMLS #1842447
Aug 18, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2012
Listed
$524,000
$166/sq ft
TMLS #1835966
Jun 19, 2012
Listing Removed
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May 8, 2012
Listed
$542,500
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 2003
Sold
$315,000
$100/sq ft
TMLS #452199
Dec 1, 1997
Listing Removed
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Aug 12, 1997
Listed
$349,900
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,593 (+0.4%)
$460,000 + $637,722
$1,097,722
2024
$9,554 (+20.0%)
$460,000 + $637,722
$1,097,722
2023
$7,964 (+7.6%)
$460,000 + $637,722
$1,097,722
2022
$7,400 (+4.0%)
$360,000 + $368,842
$728,842
2021
$7,112 (+1.9%)
$360,000 + $368,842
$728,842
2020
$6,982 (+10.6%)
$360,000 + $368,842
$728,842
2019
$6,313 (+6.0%)
$360,000 + $368,842
$728,842
2018
$5,953 (+5.0%)
$192,000 + $350,998
$542,998
2017
$5,669 (+2.1%)
$192,000 + $350,998
$542,998
2016
$5,552 (−0.5%)
$192,000 + $350,998
$542,998
2015
$5,581 (+5.4%)
$192,000 + $350,998
$542,998
2014
$5,293 (+7.1%)
$246,400 + $290,704
$537,104
2013
$4,943
$246,400 + $290,704
$537,104
2012
$4,943 (+1.0%)
$246,400 + $290,704
$537,104
2011
$4,894
$246,400 + $290,704
$537,104
Tax history for 1315 Wake Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,593 (+0.4%)
$460,000 + $637,722
$1,097,722
2024
$9,554 (+20.0%)
$460,000 + $637,722
$1,097,722
2023
$7,964 (+7.6%)
$460,000 + $637,722
$1,097,722
2022
$7,400 (+4.0%)
$360,000 + $368,842
$728,842
2021
$7,112 (+1.9%)
$360,000 + $368,842
$728,842
2020
$6,982 (+10.6%)
$360,000 + $368,842
$728,842
2019
$6,313 (+6.0%)
$360,000 + $368,842
$728,842
2018
$5,953 (+5.0%)
$192,000 + $350,998
$542,998
2017
$5,669 (+2.1%)
$192,000 + $350,998
$542,998
2016
$5,552 (−0.5%)
$192,000 + $350,998
$542,998
2015
$5,581 (+5.4%)
$192,000 + $350,998
$542,998
2014
$5,293 (+7.1%)
$246,400 + $290,704
$537,104
2013
$4,943
$246,400 + $290,704
$537,104
2012
$4,943 (+1.0%)
$246,400 + $290,704
$537,104
2011
$4,894
$246,400 + $290,704
$537,104
*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
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Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,900
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.12 95 7217 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
Aug 5, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration/repairs
Repair the foundation and crawlspace structure in accordance with an engineering report.
Remodel
Apr 24, 2025 • Final
Residential change out hvac
Install a new heat pump, adjustable speed fan coil, and heat strip with a wifi thermostat in the attic to serve the second floor.
HVAC
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