Welcome to 1903 Alexander Road, where the heartbeat of Raleigh is right outside your front door. Settle onto the welcoming front porch and take in the sights and sounds of Five Points, with Hayes Barton and Bloomsbury at your fingertips. Stroll to favorite restaurants, coffee shops, and the post office, and enjoy something truly old-Raleigh: mail delivered to your front door by the neighborhood's favorite mail carrier. This is a rare find: a near half-acre homesite in one of the city's most sought-after locations. There's room to grow, whether that means expanding the home or adding an ADU, and the garage addition plans are available. Fully renovated in 2022-2023, the home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom. Improvements include a new roof, new HVAC system, new tankless water heater with circulator pump, new flooring, all-new bathrooms, a new kitchen, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, fresh interior and exterior paint, select new windows, and plantation shutters. The refreshed gourmet kitchen is made for gathering, with a commercial-style range, stainless appliances, and a custom mahogany island at its center. The main-level primary suite is a true retreat, with a glamorous bath featuring an air-jetted tub, a huge walk-in shower, heated tile floors, and a grand primary closet. Upstairs, new hardwoods (2023) lead to additional bedrooms with updated baths and a light-filled home office. You'll also find a flexible space that works as a second primary suite or an oversized bonus and recreation room with a full bath. Then step outside and stay awhile. The screened porch with phantom screens opens to an outdoor kitchen with a grill, Blackstone griddle, and side burners. Beyond it is the showpiece: a custom heated in-ground pool (2024) framed by beautiful travertine. Artificial turf and a new privacy fence (2024) finish the private rear yard for easy, low-maintenance resort living. Stunning inside, extraordinary outside, and perfectly placed, this is the best of Raleigh living. It doesn't get better than this. Opportunities like this are rare, so don't miss your chance to call it home.
Light street noise can be heard from the huge front yard. The double front door opens into a small foyer. To the right is a bedroom, full bathroom, and bonus room. To the left is a fairly open kitchen, living, and dining area. Patio doors lead to a...
screened porch and terraced backyard with a bocce court. Upstairs is a primary suite, a small bonus room, the laundry room, and two additional bedrooms and full bathroom. Aside from the kitchen, many of the finishes in the home are quite dated and paint is needed throughout, but the home appears to be in good condition otherwise.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Five Points East, located between Glenwood Avenue and Wake Forest Road, is a residential and walkable Raleigh neighborhood with early-20th-century bungalows and a leafy, porch-lit streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Five Points intersection at Whitaker Mill Road and Glenwood Avenue, where corner storefronts, patios, and small eateries set a steady street-level hum. Nearby, Rialto Theatre anchors the cultural calendar with live music and film. Craft pours and casual plates draw regulars to Lynwood Brewing Concern, while Nofo @ the Pig pairs a market feel with Southern-leaning dining. Sidewalks thread past pocket parks and a mix of renovated cottages and newer infill, keeping daily errands and evening plans close at hand.
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Market insights
1903 Alexander Rd · $1,795,000
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,795,000
Median sale price in this area is $525,913. (71% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bar
Bookcases
Built-in features
Cathedral and vaulted ceilings
Ceiling fans
Chandelier
Crown molding
Dry bar
Eat-in kitchen
Entrance foyer
High ceilings
High-speed internet
Open floor plan
Recessed lighting
Smooth ceilings
Storage
Smart thermostat
French doors
Mirrored closet doors
Bay windows
Skylights
Plantation shutters and window treatments
One fireplace with gas logs and masonry construction
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
1 bedroom on the main level
Second primary bedroom
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Double vanity
Bathtub/shower combination
Separate shower
Soaking tub
Walk-in shower
Whirlpool tub
Water closet
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
Kitchen island
Kitchen/dining room combination
Quartz and stone countertops
Bar fridge
Dishwasher
Free-standing gas range
Refrigerator
Microwave
Range hood
Wine cooler
Vented exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Electric dryer hookup
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood and tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating
Gas pack
Central air conditioning
Electric cooling
Ceiling fans
Multiple cooling units
Exterior features
Covered, enclosed, screened, and open porches
Deck and patio
Fenced private yard with gated backyard
Garden
Outdoor kitchen and built-in barbecue
Gas grill
Fire pit
Exterior lighting
Rain gutters
Gazebo
Private heated in-ground fiberglass pool
Pool fencing
Home design
House
Two or more stories
Updated and remodeled
Parking
Driveway
Gravel parking
10 open parking spaces
Construction
Fiber cement and block construction
Batts and spray foam insulation
Block foundation
Architectural shingle and metal roofing
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable, electricity, natural gas, sewer, and water connected
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Community features include curbs, sidewalks, and street lights
Electricity and solar
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Great home on huge 5 Points lot. Plenty of privacy w/ large gazebo, Bocce ball court and lots of off street parking. Large foyer, hardwood floors, living room, open kitchen/dining and large light filled family room plus 1st floor bedroom and bath. 2nd floor huge primary bedroom with sitting area, office plus 2 large bedrooms and large laundry. Screened porch overlooks private back yard. Full unfinished basement with inside and outside entry for workshop.
Public Records
Jul 22, 1993
Sold
$123,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,960 (+6.9%)
$646,875 + $492,895
$1,139,770
2024
$9,321 (+8.3%)
$646,875 + $424,063
$1,070,938
2023
$8,610 (+7.6%)
$646,875 + $424,063
$1,070,938
2022
$8,000 (+4.0%)
$393,300 + $394,809
$788,109
2021
$7,688 (+1.9%)
$393,300 + $394,809
$788,109
2020
$7,548 (−7.7%)
$393,300 + $394,809
$788,109
2019
$8,180 (+6.1%)
$393,300 + $394,809
$788,109
2018
$7,714 (+5.0%)
$310,500 + $393,649
$704,149
2017
$7,345 (+2.1%)
$310,500 + $393,649
$704,149
2016
$7,193 (+0.8%)
$310,500 + $393,649
$704,149
2015
$7,139 (+5.5%)
$310,500 + $393,649
$704,149
2014
$6,770 (+7.1%)
$342,720 + $344,858
$687,578
2013
$6,322
$342,720 + $344,858
$687,578
2012
$6,322 (+1.0%)
$342,720 + $344,858
$687,578
2011
$6,260
$342,720 + $344,858
$687,578
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,028
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,028
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1704.06 48 7889 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
Mar 5, 2026 • Final
Residential electrical sub-
Construct a carport with heated living space above.
Electrical
Mar 5, 2026 • Final
Residential sub
Construct a carport with heated living space above.
Addition
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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% 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
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Raleigh. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Rental earnings
Est. $4,214 per month, based on comparable rentals
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