A landmark Raleigh home. Real Southern living. Gone-with-the-wind-fabulous. Forget the catch phrases, describing 1609 Oberlin could be as simple as "Oh yeah, that house!" Tucked behind a foursome of grand oaks, it sits well off the road on a flat lot with one of the best backyards around. Perfect for a pool or guesthouse! The home has been extensively renovated over the past year. New systems and a custom kitchen now blend effortlessly with rich hardwoods, spacious rooms, a huge basement, and true charm.
A landmark Raleigh home. Real Southern living. Gone-with-the-wind-fabulous. Forget the catch phrases, describing 1609 Oberlin could be as simple as "Oh yeah, that house!" Tucked behind a foursome of grand oaks, it sits well off the road on a flat lot with one of the best backyards around. Perfect for a pool or guesthouse! The home has been extensively renovated over the past year. New systems and a custom kitchen now blend effortlessly with rich hardwoods, spacious rooms, a huge basement, and true charm.
TMLS #1994180
Jul 9, 2015
Sold
$600,000
$195/sq ft
Jul 9, 2015
Sold
$600,000
$195/sq ft
May 15, 2015
Contingent
—
May 11, 2015
Price Changed
$624,900
$203/sq ft
Mar 10, 2015
Listed
$649,900
$211/sq ft
Mar 10, 2015
Listed
$624,900
$203/sq ft
+9
One of a kind opportunity - Sitting in the heart of inside the beltline, this . 72 acre property offers limitless opportunities. Flat and expansive lot with gorgeous oak trees lining the front sidewalk. The home has great bones and offers 9' celings and hardwood floors throughout.
TMLS #1969805
Jan 12, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 11, 2014
Listed
$750,000
$243/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1985
Sold
$138,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,818 (+0.4%)
$840,000 + $742,133
$1,582,133
2024
$13,761 (−7.0%)
$840,000 + $742,133
$1,582,133
2023
$14,795 (+7.6%)
$840,000 + $742,133
$1,582,133
2022
$13,744 (+4.1%)
$680,000 + $675,503
$1,355,503
2021
$13,209 (+1.9%)
$680,000 + $675,503
$1,355,503
2020
$12,968 (+5.2%)
$680,000 + $675,503
$1,355,503
2019
$12,330 (+21.5%)
$680,000 + $675,503
$1,355,503
2018
$10,152 (+5.0%)
$425,000 + $502,305
$927,305
2017
$9,667 (+62.1%)
$425,000 + $502,305
$927,305
2016
$5,965 (−31.0%)
$425,000 + $502,305
$927,305
2015
$8,649 (+5.5%)
$425,000 + $160,514
$585,514
2014
$8,201 (+7.1%)
$579,600 + $253,719
$833,319
2013
$7,658
$579,600 + $253,719
$833,319
2012
$7,658 (+1.0%)
$579,600 + $253,719
$833,319
2011
$7,582
$579,600 + $253,719
$833,319
Tax history for 1609 Oberlin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,818 (+0.4%)
$840,000 + $742,133
$1,582,133
2024
$13,761 (−7.0%)
$840,000 + $742,133
$1,582,133
2023
$14,795 (+7.6%)
$840,000 + $742,133
$1,582,133
2022
$13,744 (+4.1%)
$680,000 + $675,503
$1,355,503
2021
$13,209 (+1.9%)
$680,000 + $675,503
$1,355,503
2020
$12,968 (+5.2%)
$680,000 + $675,503
$1,355,503
2019
$12,330 (+21.5%)
$680,000 + $675,503
$1,355,503
2018
$10,152 (+5.0%)
$425,000 + $502,305
$927,305
2017
$9,667 (+62.1%)
$425,000 + $502,305
$927,305
2016
$5,965 (−31.0%)
$425,000 + $502,305
$927,305
2015
$8,649 (+5.5%)
$425,000 + $160,514
$585,514
2014
$8,201 (+7.1%)
$579,600 + $253,719
$833,319
2013
$7,658
$579,600 + $253,719
$833,319
2012
$7,658 (+1.0%)
$579,600 + $253,719
$833,319
2011
$7,582
$579,600 + $253,719
$833,319
*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
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
2,977
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.09 17 2426 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-6
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.
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, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Has Basement
Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 3082.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property information
Living Area: 3,082
Above Grade Finished Area: 3082.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: Lighting
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.69
Lot Size Area: 0.69
Lot Size Dimensions: 115x294x85x340
Lot Size Square Feet: 30056.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Lacy
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
High School: Wake - Broughton
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Beltline: Take Glenwood Avenue towards downtown. Right onto Oberlin. Cross over Fairview Road and home will be on your Right.
Latitude: 35.803314
Longitude: -78.658622
Postal Code: 27608
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,977
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Wake County
APN: 1704.09 17 2426 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-07-19
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-07-19T17:58:47Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 1200000.0
Around this home
Schools
Lacy Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Oberlin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Needham Broughton High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
62% 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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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
$1.69M – $2.04M
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