This brand-new home invites you to slow down and savor the beauty all around you. From the living room, a full wall of sliding glass doors frame a view so lush and peaceful, you'll feel like you've escaped into your very own treehouse retreat. Every detail of this home has been crafted to balance modern elegance with natural warmth--soaring ceilings, rich textures, and abundant light create spaces that feel both open and inviting. The chef's kitchen flows effortlessly into the living and dining areas, making it easy to gather with loved ones or simply enjoy a quiet morning coffee as sunlight filters through the trees. Here, comfort meets sophistication. Whether you're entertaining friends or curled up with a book by the window, this home offers a one-of-a-kind connection to nature without sacrificing the luxury you deserve.
Single-familyProperty Type
2026Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$548Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jamie Buckley• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Glenwood, located between Downtown Raleigh and Five Points, is a residential and entertainment Raleigh neighborhood with a nightlife corridor and leafy side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Glenwood Avenue near the Glenwood South strip, where patios, cocktail bars, late-night bites, and small galleries line the sidewalks. Historic bungalows and brick apartment buildings sit a few blocks from newer mid-rises, giving the streetscape a layered, urban feel. Fred Fletcher Park adds shaded lawns and walking paths that soften the edges of the commercial blocks. The Rialto Theatre and The Pour House Music Hall anchor the calendar with live shows. On weekends, the sidewalks read like a moving street scene, while the interior blocks stay quieter.
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Offer insights
1609 Ridge Rd · $2,499,900
$2.49M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.49M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
342 days
The average home goes pending in 33 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
Bathtub/shower combination
Beamed ceilings
Built-in features
Butler's pantry
Ceiling fan(s)
Chandelier
Dual closets
High ceilings
High speed internet
Kitchen island
Pantry
Quartz counters
Recessed lighting
Separate shower
Smart thermostat
Smooth ceilings
Storage
Vaulted ceiling(s)
Walk-in closet(s)
Walk-in shower
ENERGY STAR qualified windows
Insulated windows
Low-emissivity windows
ENERGY STAR qualified doors
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range
Wall oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bar fridge
Stainless steel appliances
Kitchen island
Butler's pantry
Pantry
Quartz counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on the main level
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Heat pump
Fireplace(s)
ENERGY STAR qualified heating equipment
Ceiling fan(s)
Electric cooling
Heat pump cooling
ENERGY STAR qualified cooling equipment
Multi cooling units
Exterior features
Covered rear porch
Private yard
Exterior lighting
Rain gutters
Grassed and partially wooded yard
Home design
Site-built house
Two levels
No common walls
Parking
Attached garage
Garage with door opener and inside entrance
Garage faces side
3 garage spaces
3 additional open parking spaces
6 parking spaces total
Construction
Brick and fiber cement exterior
Architectural shingle roof
Brick/mortar and pillar/post/pier foundation
Built by McNeill Burbank (Manchester A model)
Built as a house (site built)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Sewer connected
Water connected
HOA & community
No association
Community features include restaurant access, sidewalks, and street lights
Other
Lot is approximately 0.54 acres (zoned R-4)
Living area approximately 4,558 finished above-grade square feet
Walk-in crawl space basement
Electricity and solar
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Subject to the density restriction of 4 units per acre, R-4 allows single-unit living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq ft.; Decreased minimum lot sizes are permitted as part of a compact development.; Additional building types, smaller lot sizes and increased density as part of a conservation development are allowed in exchange for preserving common open space.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service-Other
Recreation-Other
Park & open space
Sep 18, 2026 • Active
Residential sub
Construct a new single-family home on a crawlspace foundation. Install a fireplace in the family room and an optional fireplace on the sitting porch.
Demolition
New construction
Sep 18, 2026 • Active
Residential electrical sub-
Construct a new single-family home on a crawlspace foundation. Install a fireplace in the family room and an optional fireplace on the sitting porch.
Demolition
Electrical
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 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% 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 • 27607
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1609 Ridge Rd
$2,484,753
$15K under list price of $2.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $3.5M.