Historic Mordecai Gem! This gorgeous, classically-designed home has been thoughtfully updated while still retaining it's 1920's charm. It's high ceilings, original hardwood floors, slate and metal roof, and handcrafted details live in harmony with its modern improvements. The dream kitchen features an oversized island, stainless high-end appliances, and beautiful porcelain counters. It opens at one end to a relaxing sunroom with abundant window and natural light, and at the other end to an oversized dining space with built-in storage and a large window seat. The sunny family room is a delight with it's original fireplace and glass doors just steps from the extensive outdoor entertaining space. The first floor includes two additional rooms for library, office, den, guest room, or workout space. Upstairs the primary suite boasts a dressing area, walk in closet and spa-like bath with wet room and luxurious soaking tub. This exquisite 3-bedroom home is situated on a large . 3 acre lot with oversized patio space, a no-care turf backyard, smart landscape lighting, and a fireplace and fountain that are, quite literally, works of art. This property also includes private parking and an EV Charger, ensuring security and convenience. Don't miss this rare opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$399Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Marcy Duke• Compass -- Cary
Bought with Traci Wallace• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Falls of Neuse
Bought with Colleen Blatz• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Falls of Neuse
Own a Raleigh original. Lovingly/extensively restored, this stately Mordecai historic home has is it all. New fencing w/ brick columns & privacy surround the 1/3 acre lot! New land/hardscaping w/ courtyard. PRIVATE alley drive w/ parking for 4 (invaluable in urban living) 10ft ceilings & hardwoods both upstairs & down. Kitchen: new appliances, wood cabs, marble counters/backsplash, solid brass hardware. Designer lighting inside & out. Walk to award wining shops/restaurants. Bike to everything Downtown.
TMLS #2167545
Jul 27, 2018
Sold
$640,000
$206/sq ft
Jun 16, 2018
Contingent
—
May 11, 2018
Price Changed
$675,000
$217/sq ft
Apr 12, 2018
Price Changed
$689,000
$222/sq ft
Mar 5, 2018
Price Changed
$699,000
$225/sq ft
Jan 11, 2018
Listed
$724,900
$233/sq ft
Jan 11, 2018
Listed
$675,000
$217/sq ft
+20
Completely Renovated, located in Mordecai Place Historic District on corner lot. Exterior features all brick siding, rear-entry drive with plenty of parking, stamped concrete patio, deck, and covered porch. Interior features all new Kitchen with eat-at island, Carrara Marble, 5-burner gas range with stainless steel hood, built-in oven, and microwave. Spacious and Bright Rooms all with the homes original character and charm retained like French Doors, tall baseboards, in-swing casement windows, a piece of history.
TMLS #2104757
Dec 5, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 25, 2017
Price Changed
$739,000
$238/sq ft
Oct 2, 2017
Price Changed
$769,000
$247/sq ft
May 22, 2017
Price Changed
$795,000
$256/sq ft
Apr 18, 2017
Price Changed
$809,000
$260/sq ft
Mar 13, 2017
Listed
$815,000
$262/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 2016
Sold
$510,000
$164/sq ft
TMLS #1850044
Jan 6, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2012
Listed
$552,000
$178/sq ft
TMLS #1845396
Aug 10, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 11, 2012
Listed
$552,000
$178/sq ft
TMLS #1792369
Mar 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 7, 2011
Listed
$574,000
$185/sq ft
TMLS #1661461
Nov 28, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 29, 2009
Listed
$549,000
$177/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 13, 1986
Sold
$114,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,183 (+0.4%)
$412,500 + $638,233
$1,050,733
2024
$9,146 (+17.3%)
$412,500 + $638,233
$1,050,733
2023
$7,798 (+17.0%)
$412,500 + $638,233
$1,050,733
2022
$6,662 (+4.0%)
$276,000 + $437,551
$713,551
2021
$6,403 (+1.9%)
$276,000 + $380,034
$656,034
2020
$6,286 (−11.2%)
$276,000 + $380,034
$656,034
2019
$7,079 (+6.0%)
$276,000 + $380,034
$656,034
2018
$6,675 (+1.4%)
$140,000 + $469,126
$609,126
2017
$6,585 (+15.1%)
$160,000 + $591,283
$751,283
2016
$5,723 (+3.4%)
$160,000 + $399,836
$559,836
2015
$5,533 (+5.5%)
$160,000 + $399,836
$559,836
2014
$5,247 (+7.1%)
$243,100 + $289,341
$532,441
2013
$4,900
$243,100 + $289,341
$532,441
2012
$4,900 (+1.0%)
$243,100 + $289,341
$532,441
2011
$4,852
$243,100 + $289,341
$532,441
Tax history for 1403 Wake Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,183 (+0.4%)
$412,500 + $638,233
$1,050,733
2024
$9,146 (+17.3%)
$412,500 + $638,233
$1,050,733
2023
$7,798 (+17.0%)
$412,500 + $638,233
$1,050,733
2022
$6,662 (+4.0%)
$276,000 + $437,551
$713,551
2021
$6,403 (+1.9%)
$276,000 + $380,034
$656,034
2020
$6,286 (−11.2%)
$276,000 + $380,034
$656,034
2019
$7,079 (+6.0%)
$276,000 + $380,034
$656,034
2018
$6,675 (+1.4%)
$140,000 + $469,126
$609,126
2017
$6,585 (+15.1%)
$160,000 + $591,283
$751,283
2016
$5,723 (+3.4%)
$160,000 + $399,836
$559,836
2015
$5,533 (+5.5%)
$160,000 + $399,836
$559,836
2014
$5,247 (+7.1%)
$243,100 + $289,341
$532,441
2013
$4,900
$243,100 + $289,341
$532,441
2012
$4,900 (+1.0%)
$243,100 + $289,341
$532,441
2011
$4,852
$243,100 + $289,341
$532,441
*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
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
3,265
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.12 95 9576 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 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
Jul 1, 2024 • Final
Residential change out hvac
Replace the air conditioning unit, coil, and furnace in the basement serving the first floor.
HVAC
Sep 8, 2023 • Final
Residential sub
Construct a sunroom addition at the rear of the home and enclose an existing covered porch. Remodel the kitchen and master bathroom. Install a brick and paver patio with walkways, an arbor, built-in benches, and a fire pit.
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
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.
Directions: From Downtown Raleigh; Head north on Person St until it turns into Wake Forest Rd.; Turn left onto Sycamore St, Turn Right into private alley; Driveway is the first one on the right.
Latitude: 35.797957
Longitude: -78.6291
Postal Code: 27604
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,265
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Wake County
APN: 1704.12 95 9576 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-07-18
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-04-07T15:48:26Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-07-22T12:58:33Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-05-16T18:11:29Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 1300000.0
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Schools
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 • 1.4mi
7/10
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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 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
55% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.18M – $1.43M
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