The curb appeal of this stunning home cannot be beat! Nestled on a beautiful lot, this welcoming home has a classic presence. Oversized family room w/ cozy fireplace & bookshelves. Expansive kitchen w/ granite counters, gas range, walk-in butler’s pantry & opens to breakfast room. Entertaining is easy w/ spacious living room w/ fireplace, huge dining room, sun room & wet bar. Two staircases! Master includes his/her baths & sitting room. Brick patio w/ fireplace & Wolf grilling station. This is the one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$494Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathryn West• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Lisa Southern• Lisa Southern Real Estate
Simply Stunning! Hrdwds, Heavy CrnMoldng, Plntatn Shuttrs & High Ceilings. Gorgeous Sun-Filled Kit w/ Brkfast Area, Granite, Premium Applcs, Bk Staircase & French Doors to Full Brick Crtyrd w/ Privacy Walls. WetBar w/ European Sink. Elegant DR. FR w/ Built-Ins, Window Seats & Masonry FP. LR w/ Arched Built-Ins & 2nd FP. MBR w/ Tremendous Drssng Rm & His/Her BAs.
Public Records
Jan 5, 1993
Sold
$417,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 1985
Sold
$225,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,913 (+0.4%)
$720,000 + $529,004
$1,249,004
2024
$10,868 (+3.9%)
$720,000 + $529,004
$1,249,004
2023
$10,461 (+7.6%)
$720,000 + $529,004
$1,249,004
2022
$9,719 (+4.1%)
$500,000 + $457,885
$957,885
2021
$9,340 (+1.9%)
$500,000 + $457,885
$957,885
2020
$9,170 (−7.5%)
$500,000 + $457,885
$957,885
2019
$9,915 (+6.1%)
$500,000 + $457,885
$957,885
2018
$9,349 (+5.0%)
$324,000 + $529,849
$853,849
2017
$8,903 (+2.1%)
$324,000 + $529,849
$853,849
2016
$8,719 (−1.7%)
$324,000 + $529,849
$853,849
2015
$8,868 (+5.5%)
$324,000 + $529,849
$853,849
2014
$8,409 (+8.6%)
$390,000 + $464,503
$854,503
2013
$7,744 (−5.9%)
$390,000 + $452,729
$842,729
2012
$8,226 (+1.0%)
$390,000 + $505,230
$895,230
2011
$8,144
$390,000 + $505,230
$895,230
Tax history for 1806 Chester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,913 (+0.4%)
$720,000 + $529,004
$1,249,004
2024
$10,868 (+3.9%)
$720,000 + $529,004
$1,249,004
2023
$10,461 (+7.6%)
$720,000 + $529,004
$1,249,004
2022
$9,719 (+4.1%)
$500,000 + $457,885
$957,885
2021
$9,340 (+1.9%)
$500,000 + $457,885
$957,885
2020
$9,170 (−7.5%)
$500,000 + $457,885
$957,885
2019
$9,915 (+6.1%)
$500,000 + $457,885
$957,885
2018
$9,349 (+5.0%)
$324,000 + $529,849
$853,849
2017
$8,903 (+2.1%)
$324,000 + $529,849
$853,849
2016
$8,719 (−1.7%)
$324,000 + $529,849
$853,849
2015
$8,868 (+5.5%)
$324,000 + $529,849
$853,849
2014
$8,409 (+8.6%)
$390,000 + $464,503
$854,503
2013
$7,744 (−5.9%)
$390,000 + $452,729
$842,729
2012
$8,226 (+1.0%)
$390,000 + $505,230
$895,230
2011
$8,144
$390,000 + $505,230
$895,230
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
3,550
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.05 09 5256 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-4
Residential-4 District
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
Aug 31, 2017 • Final
Residential sub
Gas
Aug 31, 2017 • Final
Residential sub
Gas
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Room Information
Interior Entry, Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Masonite
Building Area Total: 3571.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Fencing: Brick
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3571.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Dimensions: See survey
Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 9536.0
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
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Lacy
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
High School: Wake - Broughton
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Oberlin, turn on Dover Road. Take a right and home will be on the right. Or, from Fairview, take a left on Lewis Circle and a left on Chester.
Latitude: 35.808203
Longitude: -78.66086
Postal Code: 27608
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Wake County
APN: 1704.05 09 5256 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2020-02-17
Around this home
Schools
Lacy Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Oberlin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Needham Broughton High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.68M – $2.03M
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