Welcome to 2125 Buckingham Road, a rare presale opportunity in coveted Budleigh Forest. Built by Exeter Building Company, this timeless Georgian-inspired residence offers 6,143 heated SF with true main-level living. The main floor owner's suite features a spa bath with freestanding tub and a walk-in closet with center island that connects directly to the first-floor laundry. The family room with fireplace and built-ins opens to a screened porch with fireplace and covered outdoor dining with grill, overlooking the heated pool and spa. Kitchen with breakfast area, scullery and butler's pantry, plus formal dining and a study with fireplace. Upstairs are three ensuite bedrooms with walk-in closets, a game room and second laundry, while the unfinished third floor offers a future bonus room, bedroom and bath. Three-car garage. Get involved now to work with Exeter through the build and make all your own design selections!
Wade, located between Wade Avenue and Blue Ridge Road, is a residential and park-adjacent Raleigh neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and a wooded, low-slung feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Blue Ridge Road and Wade Avenue corridor, where museum grounds, trailheads, and campus-like landscapes set the pace. Housing leans toward brick ranches and split-levels, with pockets of newer townhomes near major arterials. Cultural gravity comes from the North Carolina Museum of Art, the outdoor Park at NCMA, and nearby PNC Arena’s event nights. Greenway connections and broad setbacks give daily routines a quieter, more spacious rhythm.
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Offer insights
2125 Buckingham Rd · $4,850,000
$4.87M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $4.87M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Bar
Wet bar
Breakfast bar
Butler's pantry
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
Eat-in kitchen
Entrance foyer
Kitchen island
Primary suite on main level
Quartz countertops
Recessed lighting
Smart thermostat
Smooth ceilings
Sound system
Storage
Walk-in closets
Walk-in shower
Water closet
Wired for data
Wired for sound
Fireplaces (3) with gas logs; at least one outside
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
1 bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas range
Built-in refrigerator
Built-in freezer
Free-standing refrigerator
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range hood
Bar fridge
Butler's pantry
Kitchen island
Quartz counters
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Laundry areas on main and upper levels
Multiple laundry locations
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air and heat pump with natural gas
Zoned heating
Central air with zoned controls
Dual-zone cooling
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered front and rear porches with screened porch option
Courtyard
Private fenced yard
Outdoor kitchen
Exterior lighting
Rain gutters
Home design
House, site-built
Three or more levels
Faces east
New construction / To be built
Built by Exeter Building Company
Parking
Attached garage
3 garage spaces
Concrete driveway
On-street parking available
Construction
Brick, brick veneer, fiber cement and lap siding exterior
Mixed roofing: asphalt, metal and shingle options
Block, brick/mortar and combination foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Underground utilities
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Other
Lot approximately 0.52 acres (dimensions ~105 x 210)
Zoned R-4
Private gunite in-ground pool and heated spa with saltwater system and pool/spa combo
No horse facilities
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
GREAT PRICE! ONE OF THE PRETTIEST NEIGHBORHOODS ITB! CONVENIENT LOCATION! WALK TO SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES! MANY REMODELED HOMES IN THIS AREA! EXISTING HOME MAY BE RENOVATED OR TORN DOWN. BEAUTIFUL LOT WITH MATURE PLANTINGS! ALSO LISTED MLS 616186
Public Records
Jun 21, 2021
Sold
$715,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 2004
Sold
$430,000
$70/sq ft
TMLS #753785
Sep 20, 2004
Sold
$429,500
$70/sq ft
Aug 12, 2004
Listing Removed
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Jul 9, 2004
Listed
$450,000
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 2001
Sold
$220,000
$36/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 30, 1985
Sold
$123,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,482 (+0.4%)
$900,000 + $70,341
$970,341
2024
$8,447 (+25.0%)
$900,000 + $70,341
$970,341
2023
$6,757 (+7.6%)
$900,000 + $70,341
$970,341
2022
$6,278 (+4.0%)
$525,000 + $93,060
$618,060
2021
$6,034 (+1.9%)
$525,000 + $93,060
$618,060
2020
$5,924 (−9.7%)
$525,000 + $93,060
$618,060
2019
$6,564 (+6.0%)
$525,000 + $93,060
$618,060
2018
$6,189 (+5.0%)
$356,500 + $208,135
$564,635
2017
$5,894 (+2.1%)
$356,500 + $208,135
$564,635
2016
$5,772 (+0.9%)
$356,500 + $208,135
$564,635
2015
$5,722 (+5.5%)
$356,500 + $208,135
$564,635
2014
$5,426 (+7.1%)
$351,900 + $198,813
$550,713
2013
$5,068
$351,900 + $198,813
$550,713
2012
$5,068 (+1.0%)
$351,900 + $198,813
$550,713
2011
$5,018
$351,900 + $198,813
$550,713
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,012
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,012
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0795.15 62 2529 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.
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
66% 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
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2125 Buckingham Rd
$4,832,680
$17K under list price of $4.85M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $900K to $2.8M.